August Equity managed funds have committed £46 million to support Enara’s buy-and-build, which began with Enara Limited (“Enara”) and the simultaneous acquisition of First Call Care Services Limited (“First Call”).
Enara, based in Ealing, West London, is a leading independent provider of both private and social services-based home care in London and the Home Counties. It focuses on care for the elderly and adults with learning difficulties and mental health needs.
First Call, based in Essex, is a leading regional provider of complex care to service users in their own home. It caters for children and adults with spinal injury, brain injury, challenging behaviour and other complex needs.
The management team is led by Stephen Booty, CEO, 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 General Healthcare Group.
2008/2009
Buy-and-build strategy established in conjunction with August Equity
Enara Limited initial acquisition
First Call Care Services Limited acquisition
Beech Care and Nursing Agency Limited acquisition
Companions Care acquisition
Freshford Homecare Limited acquisition
Country Care Limited acquisition
Five acquisitions from The Home Service group
HSBC acquisition facility announced
Marian Homecare acquisition
Abbey Home Care Agency acquisition
Community Careline Services Limited acquisition
The Care Agency Limited acquisition
First Class acquisition
Romney Marsh acquisition
Keratome Limited acquisition
Sophisticare Limited acquisition