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Private equity firm Endurance Capital has bought a majority stake in a care group helping to provide therapeutic care to vulnerable children.
Warwickshire-based Forge Care provides purpose-designed therapeutic residential care for children and young people between the ages of 6 & 18 years of age who’ve faced trauma, neglect, or developmental disruptions—whether that’s emotional and behavioural challenges, social and mental health needs, or autism. Its site called The Forge, comprises four Ofsted-registered children's homes, providing up to 24 placements supported by integrated therapeutic services.
Forge Care was founded by the Miller family and later supported by an equity investment from Future Planet Capital.
The investment will help support the company's next phase of growth, including the roll out and development of more homes. Gavin and Ryan Miller will continue to play key leadership roles alongside managing director Adam Wells. Debrett's advised the shareholders.
Gavin Miller said: "Since we began building The Forge, our ambition has always been to create an environment where vulnerable children receive the highest standard of therapeutic care and support. We are incredibly proud of what the team has achieved, and Endurance Capital shares our long-term commitment to that vision."
The Debrett's corporate finance advisory team was led by partner Martin Poole, supported by Harveer Gill, senior principal, and Seb Rowlands, executive.
Poole said: "Forge Care has built an outstanding reputation in a highly specialised and important area of the care sector. The business combines exceptional outcomes with a scalable operating model, making it an attractive investment opportunity. It is an outstanding purpose-built facility, designed to deliver premium-quality properties and services for vulnerable children. We are delighted to have advised the shareholders on a transaction that delivers succession for the founding family while providing the investment required to support Forge Care's next stage of growth."
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