Derbyshire care firm secures largest loan this year
Derbyshire care business Hill Care Group has secured funding from Barclays to consolidate their banking with one provider and refinance for growth with a £26m loan.
Established in 2001 and headquartered at St Mary’s Gate, Chesterfield, the business provides care to over 1,000 residents. Hill Care will now move ahead with plans to acquire and build new facilities across the north of England.
Wendy Waddicor, managing director of Hill Care, said: “We are very excited to be expanding our brand of exceptional, holistic care, catering to all our residents’ needs.
“Our priority is improving the quality of life for those who choose to reside with us, maintaining their privacy, dignity and ability to manage their own lives. Through new builds and acquisitions, we will be able to support more families with the care of their loved ones.”
The funding deal with Barclays is the largest the bank has agreed with any care operator in the North of England this year.
Waddicor added: “Barclays shares our enthusiasm, aspirations and appetite for growth and we are delighted to strengthen our relationship with the bank. The new funding and consolidation of our finances under one umbrella will enable us to realise our ambitions.”
John Anderson, Barclays relationship director, said: “We are delighted to work with Wendy and her team and provide a full banking package, including £26m term debt. This deal demonstrates Barclays understanding of the sector and commitment to healthcare businesses. Having a focused industry specialism enables us to understand the current social and economic headwinds experienced by operators.”
Mitchells Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers acted for Hill Care.
Tony Hornsby, partner at Mitchells, said: “Hill Care is an ambitious company and needed a finance provider that shared their outlook and growth plans for the future to enable them to realise their growth potential.
“It makes sound financial sense that they have aligned themselves with a progressive bank like Barclays for future developments. It was a true partnership approach between Hill Care, Mitchells and Barclays and one that has delivered a great outcome for everyone concerned.”
hlw Keeble Hawson advised on the various facility agreements, dealt with the required security and investigated the title to the various properties owned by the Hill Care Group.
