Families secure future of UK children’s care home after uncovering management failures
Families have successfully secured the future of William Blake House, a care home for adults with learning disabilities, after uncovering serious management failures. Their campaign led to a Charity Commission inquiry and a rescue plan that will see the home taken over by Camphill MK Communities. This outcome is seen as a significant step forward for the residents and their families amidst a challenging care sector landscape.
- ▪William Blake House was facing bankruptcy due to £1.5 million in unpaid taxes and mismanagement.
- ▪The families' activism prompted a Charity Commission inquiry into the charity's financial irregularities.
- ▪Camphill MK Communities will take over the care home, ensuring a stable future for its residents.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:51 GMT |
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William Blake House in Northamptonshire is home to 22 adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs. Photograph: GoogleView image in fullscreenWilliam Blake House in Northamptonshire is home to 22 adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs. Photograph: GoogleNorthamptonFamilies secure future of UK children’s care home after uncovering management failuresCharity Commission inquiry into William Blake House in Northamptonshire resulted in rescue planPatrick Butler Social policy editorFri 22 May 2026 01.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA group of “accidental activist” families have succeeded in their efforts to secure the future of their children’s care home after uncovering serious alleged management failures that took the charity to the brink…
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