Enara Group Limited (“Enara”) was established in mid-2008 as part a buy-and-build strategy in the domiciliary care market. August Equity managed funds, alongside an acquisition facility from HSBC, committed £53 million to support Enara’s buy-and-build.
Enara was created with the aim of developing a business that provides a range of critical services delivered at home or in the community in order to enhance people’s lives. Enara focuses on care for the elderly and has a regional focus on London and the South.
The management team is led by Stephen Booty, deputy chairman, Andy Dun, managing director, David Jackson, CFO, Sue Gray, managing director – operations. Charles Auld was introduced by August Equity as chairman. He is the ex chairman of Healthcare Homes Group and formerly CEO of General Healthcare Group.
2008/2009
Buy-and-build strategy established in conjunction with August Equity
Enara initial acquisition
First Call Care Services acquisition
Beech Care and Nursing Agency acquisition
Companions Care acquisition
Freshford Homecare acquisition
Country Care acquisition
Five acquisitions from The Home Service group
HSBC acquisition facility announced
Marian Homecare acquisition
Abbey Home Care Agency acquisition
Community Careline Services acquisition
The Care Agency acquisition
First Class acquisition
Romney Marsh acquisition
Keratome acquisition
Sophisticare acquisition
2010
Disposal of First Call to Active Assistance, an August Equity portfolio company
HSBC acquisition facility announced
Village Homecare Services (Wales) acquisition
Somebody Cares acquisition
Community Careline Peacehaven acquisition
Care 4 Agency acquisition
Capital Care acquisition
Homelink Care Services acquisition
Shortlisted for Domiciliary Care Provider of the Year at HealthInvestor Awards 2010
2011
Shortlisted for Domiciliary Care Provider of the Year at HealthInvestor Awards 2010
Care Providers acquisition
Complete Care Services Wiltshire acquisition
Country View Homecare Services acquisition
TLC Care acquisition
Colvin Nursing Agency Ltd acquisition
Longacre Homecare Limited acquisition
Primary Healthcare acquisition
First Choice Community Support Services acquisition
Alpha Nursing and Care Services acquisition