Kindercare Fostering
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Kindercare Fostering - overview
Established
1991
Location
Bromley, Kent, UK
Primary Industry
Education/Training
About
Kindercare Fostering is a not-for-profit independent fostering agency in the UK, offering specialized fostering services designed to support vulnerable children and young people in finding safe and nurturing homes. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Bromley, UK, Kindercare Fostering operates as an independent fostering agency providing placements across all five Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. The agency's focus is on accommodating challenging-to-place children and includes a portfolio of over 85 foster carers supporting more than 140 children. In April 2016, Treetops Nurseries Ltd.
acquired Kindercare Fostering, the financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. The agency has completed a total of 1 deal to date. Kindercare Fostering NI provides a range of fostering services including short-term and long-term fostering, bridging and respite care, parent and baby placements, sibling group placements, and emergency placements. This not-for-profit organization collaborates with local Trusts to ensure that vulnerable children are placed in supportive environments that prioritize their welfare, also accepting referrals from other parts of the UK and Ireland.
For the fiscal year 2024, Kindercare Fostering reported a revenue amount of USD 9. 25 mn, with an EBITDA of USD 329,254. 6, reflecting its operational activities funded primarily through partnerships with Health and Social Care Trusts helping to align with regional care standards. Kindercare Fostering is focused on enhancing its service offerings and potentially expanding its reach beyond its current operational regions in Northern Ireland.
Future initiatives may include the development of new fostering programs and collaborations with additional local authorities to increase placement options. The agency's growth strategy will leverage resources from its acquisition by Treetops Nurseries Ltd. to support these initiatives, although specific timelines for these developments have not been announced.
Current Investors
Treetops Nurseries Ltd
Primary Industry
Education/Training
Sub Industries
Schools, Education & Training Services
Website
www.kindercare.co.uk
Verticals
EdTech
Company Stage
Add-on
Total Amount Raised
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Kindercare Fostering - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Mar 31, 2014 | Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2018 | Aug 31, 2019 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 731,000 | 991,000 | 1,315,000 | 2,513,000 | 2,361,000 | 2,912,000 | 3,348,000 | 4,020,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 35.6% | 32.7% | - | - | 23.3% | 15.0% | 20.1% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 29,000 | 48,000 | 73,000 | 81,000 | 87,000 | 106,000 | 121,000 | 144,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 28,000 | 46,000 | 68,000 | 78,000 | 82,000 | 102,000 | 118,000 | 141,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 3.8% | 4.6% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 22,000 | 36,000 | 63,000 | 63,000 | 65,000 | 81,000 | 96,000 | 113,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 3.0% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% | - | - | - |
Kindercare Fostering - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on | Completed | Kindercare Fostering | - |
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