Triodos finances expansion of children’s care provider, Park Blue Homes
Triodos Bank UK has provided a loan facility to support the growth of children’s therapeutic residential care provider, Park Blue Homes.
The funding will support Park Blue Homes’ acquisition of Flourish, a children’s residential care provider operating across the Midlands and South West, alongside the refinancing of existing facilities and future investment in care home properties.
Park Blue Homes currently operates 13 homes for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, learning disabilities and other complex care needs. This acquisition will see them grow to 23 homes, significantly increasing the number of children and young people they can support.
The organisation has built a reputation for delivering therapeutic, trauma-informed care through small, family-style residential homes. It operates across the North East, South Yorkshire & South West, working closely with local authorities to provide stable, nurturing environments where children can recover from trauma, build resilience and thrive.
Park Blue’s approach underpins all staff training and care delivery, focusing on attachment, trauma-informed support and holistic development. The organisation employs its own therapists and psychologists and provides specialist programmes including outdoor activities and equine-assisted therapy.
The organisation has also embedded sustainability across its operations, including investment in solar energy, biomass heating systems, and plans for highly energy-efficient future developments.
Richard Parker, CEO of Park Blue Group, said: “Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a safe, stable and nurturing environment. This investment will help us extend our therapeutic model of care to more children who need specialist support, while remaining true to the family values and child-centred approach that have shaped Park Blue since the beginning. Flourish shares our commitment to quality and positive outcomes, making this a natural next step in our growth.”
Mark Lawson, senior relationship manager at Triodos Bank UK, added: “Access to safe, high-quality care is essential for children and young people who have experienced significant challenges in their lives. Park Blue Homes has developed a strong reputation for creating environments where children can thrive. We’re pleased to support the organisation’s next stage of growth and the positive impact it will have for children, families and communities.”
The demand for children’s care homes nationally is at an all-time high. Ofsted data shows there are now over 400,000 children in the social care system at any one time, while the number of children’s social care providers increased by 26% from 2024-2025, reflecting the growing need for support.
Triodos Bank UK only finances organisations working to make a positive difference to people and the planet, so customers know their money is being put to good use. It has delivered over £2.5bn in lending to projects delivering social and environmental progress across the UK since the bank opened in 1995.