of Naturespace
About three months ago, Steve Mann and I (Richard Ambler) decided to embark on our new challenge. Having always wanted to do something together we took the plunge buying into the Naturespace franchise, and so Naturespace Cambridge, providing commercial, sustainable grounds maintenance in the East (Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties), was born.
of GoodOaks
After 20 years of friendship Beatrice Kinyua and Purity Mwangi opened their own care business in Edgware and Finchley. Beatrice, who has a background in finance, economics and auditing and Purity, a PA in a London-based investment firm for nearly two decades, first met over 20 years ago in Kenya.
of GoodOaks
Arpan Patel, owner of GoodOaks – Wimbledon and Kingston, started his professional career in finance after completing a degree in Maths from the Imperial College London. After working in the sector for 10 years he decided to follow a passion of his and went into property development. Arpan found he really enjoyed getting to know his clients and loved seeing how with his help and experience he was able to help people create their dream home.
of GoodOaks
For many years before joining GoodOaks, Fiza was an Air hostess for an International airline. She became familiar with the homecare sector whilst she was looking after her mother-in-law who she cared for, for many years. In 2020 she opened up her own franchise in Aylesbury covering the surrounding areas, determined to use her experience as an unpaid carer to help people people in the form of a homecare franchise.
of GoodOaks
GoodOaks New Forest is run by husband and wife Anne and George. Anne previously worked as a Registered Nurse, for years she had dreamt of running her own business and in 2018 she took the leap of faith and opened GoodOaks in the New Forest.
of Right at Home
As a former senior director in the corporate world, Richard Burgess has taken on huge responsibilities in his time, but he’d never owned and run his own business. So, when he was handed the keys to his Right at Home office in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, in 2022, he was understandably nervous about representing the RaH brand in his community.
of Right at Home
Former Army Officer Andrew Davis joined Right at Home UK as the owner of our Bournemouth & Poole franchise 13 years ago. Here, he reflects on his proudest moments, his greatest challenges, the evolution of the RaH network and his latest role in supporting the franchisor to drive positive improvements across the organisation.
of Right at Home
Tim Haigh left his career as Communications Director to launch Right at Home Sutton & Epsom in 2011. He’s now one of the most experienced Franchise Owners in the network, but he’s also one of the most inspirational, having made big decisions in the last few years that have led to an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission and major financial growth.
of Right at Home
Six years ago, Chris made a life-changing decision: he left a successful career in investment banking to follow a long-held ambition — to run his own business. It wasn’t an easy path, and it wasn’t without setbacks, but today Chris is the proud owner of a thriving Right at Home franchise that’s making a real difference in people’s lives every day.
of Right at Home
Anish Panchmatia wasn’t new to franchising when he approached Right at Home with the intent to establish an office in Solihull, but he was determined to move into an industry that would make a positive impact on the community, and finding a company with the right values was key. nish started Right at Home Solihull in March 2023. Since then, he’s seen his share of challenges, but he was able to overcome them with hard work, business acumen, and support from the Right at Home network. He now heads up a thriving and reputable business that makes a tremendous difference for local people with care and support needs.