Bridgewater Home Care is proud to announce its recognition as the winner of the 2024 Scale-Up Disrupter Award at the prestigious Scale-Up Awards.
This accolade celebrates the company’s transformative impact on the home care and franchising sectors, solidifying its position as a leader in innovation and quality care.
About the Scale-Up Awards
The Scale-Up Awards, powered by Business Leader, have become a prestigious event in the UK business calendar, celebrating high-growth companies and visionary entrepreneurs who have made significant strides in their industries.
These awards honour companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in their respective industries.
The Scale-Up Disrupter Award, in particular, recognises businesses that have disrupted traditional markets with forward-thinking solutions and exceptional execution.
Bridgewater Home Care’s award win in the Scale-Up Disrupter category is a testament to its transformative impact on the home care and franchising sectors. This award specifically honours a business that has “turned an industry on its head, showing that there is a fresher, more innovative or better way of doing business”.
Upon receiving the Scale-Up Disrupter of the Year Award, Phil Eckersley, founder and Managing Director of Bridgewater Home Care, expressed his elation:
“Winning the Scale-Up Disrupter Award is an incredible honour and a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to revolutionising the home care franchising industry.
“This recognition fuels our passion to continue innovating and providing exceptional care services while empowering our franchisees. It’s a validation of our unique approach and the positive impact we’re making in people’s lives across the UK.”
The Bridgewater Home Care Story
Founded in 2010 by Phil Eckersley, Bridgewater Home Care was born out of a deeply personal experience. After struggling to find reliable and compassionate care for his grandmother, Phil identified a gap in the market for a service that prioritised trust, quality, and reliability for families in the local community.
Determined to make a difference, he left his career in construction to establish a home care business that would exceed expectations and provide peace of mind to families.
From its humble beginnings in Wigan, Bridgewater Home Care has grown into an award-winning brand with a reputation for excellence. The company’s ethos revolves around treating clients as part of the “Bridgewater Family,” ensuring they receive not just care but also dignity, independence, and respect.
A Game-Changing Franchise Model
In 2021, after over a decade of refining its business model, Bridgewater Home Care launched its franchise opportunity.
Designed to empower passionate individuals, who often have no prior experience in the care sector, this model provides franchisees with comprehensive support, cutting-edge operational systems, and access to a rapidly growing market.
Within two years of launching, the company sold five franchise locations, with one exceeding financial targets by 300%.
The franchise opportunity reflects Bridgewater Home Care’s commitment to making a positive impact on communities across the UK.
Franchise partners are given the tools to build sustainable businesses while delivering high-quality care locally—a testament to the brand’s dedication to innovation and excellence.
A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation
Bridgewater Home Care’s journey has been marked by numerous accolades, including awards for Employer of the Year and Well-being in the Workplace.
The company’s focus on enhancing career opportunities for carers and improving operational efficiencies has set it apart as a disruptor in both the home care and franchising sectors.
Upon announcing the winner of the Scale-Up Disruptor award, the awarding judge commented:
“This company has proven to be a decisive and a driving force in the sector, in fact they have achieved notable commercial success and strong employee engagement. They’ve got a clear strategy for future growth.”
The Scale-Up Awards ceremony, held virtually on November 20, 2024, showcased the resilience and innovation of UK businesses across various sectors.
