Quantuma advises on sale of therapeutic childcare provider

Quantuma has advised on the sale of Care Focus Limited, a provider of residential therapeutic childcare and education, to Aston 23 Limited.

The sale to Aston 23 Limited, whose name has now changed to Niche Care Homes Limited, not only preserved jobs, but also ensured that the vulnerable young residents continue to be educated in a safe home environment.

Quantuma managing directors, Maxine Reid-Roberts and Paul Zalkin, were appointed as joint administrators of Care Focus on 29 January 2025 and immediately completed a sale of the business and its assets, subject to Ofsted approval. 

All 38 employees from Care Focus transferred to the purchaser providing clarity and job security for staff.

Founded in 2003, the family run company provided therapeutic childcare from its four Children’s Home premises in Suffolk and Essex, caring for young people aged 11 to 17 and educating up to GCSE level with its team of qualified teachers. The business reported a turnover of £2.4m in 2024.

The Company was forced to restructure following several operational challenges. 

Reid-Roberts said: “We are delighted to have secured the long-term viability of Care Focus, ensuring that all employees’ jobs have been saved and that its young residents will continue to be able to live in their homes without disruption to their education or lives. We wish the team every success in their next chapter.”