Sell your Care Business to us - Buying Businesses Ethically

At Amington Holdings Ltd, we’re not just buyers - we are custodians of legacies and builders of long-term value. We’re actively seeking to acquire Foster Care agencies, children’s homes, and specialised care businesses across the UK - but only where we believe we can carry forward your purpose with integrity.

We know that for many owners in this sector, the business is more than numbers on a balance sheet. It’s a mission. It’s your life’s work. It’s something you’ve nurtured, protected, and grown - often in the face of immense regulatory, emotional, and operational pressure.

That’s why we only acquire businesses where we can preserve the heart and culture of what’s already working, while ensuring sustainability, growth, and positive outcomes for all stakeholders: children, carers, staff, and you - the founder.

Our Philosophy: People Over Profits, Purpose Over Process

We operate by four core principles:

1. Ethical Acquisition – Every conversation is confidential. Every offer is fair. Every transition is handled with compassion and professionalism.
2. Impact-Led Growth – We seek businesses that are doing good work and help them do even more - without compromising care quality or values.
3. Win-Win Transitions – Our approach is collaborative. We work with you to create an exit strategy that works for you, your team, and your mission.
4. Legacy Matters – We don’t strip businesses. We build on them. Your carers, staff, and service users will be safe, supported, and respected.

Businesses We Are Looking to Acquire

Independent Foster Care Agencies (IFAs)

We are looking for Ofsted-registered IFAs with:

• A track record of safe, stable placements with local authorities
• A strong team of supervising social workers and placement officers
• Documented safeguarding, recruitment, and training processes
• “Good” or “Outstanding” Ofsted ratings (or clear improvement plans in place)
• Annual revenue between £250k – £2m+ (but we’ll consider others as well)

Whether your agency is small and specialised or larger and regional, we want to hear from you - especially if your culture values empathy, rigour, and relational care.

Residential Children’s Homes (Single or Group Homes)

We’re also acquiring children’s homes that demonstrate:

• A clear therapeutic model (EBD, complex trauma, learning difficulties)
• Strong compliance history and local authority relationships
• Stable and engaged staff teams
• Homes located in safe, appropriate environments
• Multi-home or single-home operations welcome

We know how hard this work is - and we honour the operators who do it well.

Specialist Care Services

We are also interested in:

• Leaving care or step-down services
• Specialist semi-independent living (16+)
• Complex needs or SEND-focused services If your service fits into a vulnerable care pathway and you’ve built something that works - even if small - we’re open to discussion.

Where we are buying

We are actively acquiring across the Midlands mainly, with an open interest in:

• England: West Midlands, East Midlands, Yorkshire, London, North West, South West, South East
• Wales: Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Wrexham and surrounding regions
• Rural and coastal locations also considered if infrastructure and staffing are strong

Talk to us if you’re not in the Midlands as your location doesn’t limit our interest to consider - we will then look at the impact, sustainability, and people behind the business.

What It’s Like to Work With Us

When you engage with us, you get:

• Direct Access to the Decision Maker – No brokers. No middlemen. You speak with us, personally.
• No Pressure, No Pitching – We don’t chase. We build relationships. If it’s right for you, we move. If it’s not, we wish you well.
• Confidentiality – Your staff, carers, commissioners and families will never know you’re considering a sale until you decide it’s the right time.
• Flexible Exit Options – Immediate sale, phased transition, earn-out, or advisory role - we’ll shape the deal around your priorities.
• A Real Commitment to Doing What’s Right – For you, for your team, for your clients, and for the legacy you’ve built.

We don’t just “buy and bolt.” We embed and build. That’s our promise.

Let’s Explore What the Future Could Look Like

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I need a break, but I don’t want to just hand this over to anyone.”
• “I’ve built something real - and I want to see it go to the right home.”
• “I don’t know what my business is worth, but I’d like to explore options.”

Then now is the time for a conversation.
You don’t have to be ready to sell. But if you want to start a conversation with someone who gets it - and who respects everything you’ve built - then let’s talk. Even if you’re 12 months away from selling, understanding your options today means you’ll be prepared - and in control - when the time is right.