Visiting Angels is celebrating a landmark week of recognition after being named in the Elite Franchise Top 100 for 2026, their Head of Franchising Bella Hallam receiving Highly Commended in The Girl Power Award at the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care (WAGS) Awards, as well as the brand being a finalist for the Fast Growth Index 2025.
The Elite Franchise 2026 Top 100 announced Visiting Angels placed 36th in this year’s rankings, rising 7 places on the previous year, reflecting the brand’s continued momentum and mission-led approach to carer-centric home care. The EF100 celebrates excellence in growth, innovation, leadership and franchisee support, making this ranking among the UK’s leading franchises a remarkable achievement.
Not only celebrating team achievements, Visiting Angels took the opportunity to applaud their long-standing colleague Bella Hallam last week. The WAGS Awards recognised her barrier-breaking leadership, highlighting her outstanding contribution to the care sector. The Girl Power Award celebrates women who support and empower others, driving positive change and impact within their organisations and across social care.
Bella was recognised for championing dignity and inclusion through her continued commitment to strengthening carer-centric home care through the development of outstanding care teams nationwide. All while being an energising voice for women in care well beyond her role at Visiting Angels.
“I’m genuinely honoured to be Highly Commended for this award, and proud to be part of a sector filled with brilliant women,” said Bella. “For me, it’s a reminder of how important it is to keep pushing for better, for the voices that deserve to be heard.”
Alongside both of these incredible achievements, Visiting Angels was named a finalist in the Fast Growth Index, spotlighting the fastest-growing businesses in the North of England. This acknowledgment identifies brands at the cutting edge in their respective industries, bringing innovative products, services and processes to the market and, as a result, making a tremendous contribution to their sector.
“Being recognised in the EF100, the Fast Growth Index and seeing Bella celebrated at the WAGS all in the last couple of weeks is an incredible moment for us all at Visting Angels. Together these accolades reflect the value-led culture and real impact we are making to carers and clients,” added Dan Archer, CEO of Visiting Angels UK.
For more information about Visiting Angels and its carer-centric approach to home care, visit www.visitingangelsfranchise.co.uk
