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BIRMINGHAM, U.K. - AstroBug -- Caring for Care is a leading specialist provider of clinical and mandatory training to the UK's healthcare sector. The business has built a strong reputation for quality, regulatory understanding and sector expertise, supporting employers to meet compliance requirements while developing skilled, confident care professionals.

This acquisition marks a significant step in the mission of Impact Futures Group to build the leading learning provider serving Britain's critical care sectors. The addition of Caring for Care strengthens the Group's healthcare proposition, complementing its existing apprenticeship, CPD and mandatory training offering.

It follows the Group's recent strategic acquisitions, including Captiva Learning and ABM Training, as IFG continues to scale its presence through carefully selected, values aligned businesses.

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The acquisition reinforces the Group's commitment to delivering training that develops careers with heart and skills with purpose, from frontline roles through to senior leadership.

"Caring for Care is a business with a strong purpose and an excellent reputation as a provider of clinical and mandatory training to organisations in our core sectors," said Simon Rouse, CEO of Impact Futures Group.

"Their commitment to quality training and supporting care professionals aligns perfectly with our mission of Giving Britain the Skills to Care. This acquisition further strengthens IFG's position as the leading training provider to Britain's critical service sectors. By joining IFG, Caring for Care will continue to do what it does best, supported by the scale and investment of the Group."

"From our earliest conversations, it was clear that Impact Futures Group shared our values, ambition and commitment to the care sector," said Rob Platt, Managing Director of Caring for Care.
"Joining the Group provides an exciting opportunity to build on our success, invest further in our people and broaden the impact of our training, while remaining true to our clients and learners."

Impact Futures Group is backed by August Equity, one of the UK's leading private equity investors. Together, they are building a new kind of learning group that puts people first, champions critical service sectors and delivers measurable commercial and social impact.

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Celine Spencer of August Equity said:
"We are delighted to continue supporting Simon and the team as Impact Futures Group grows its platform with the acquisition of Caring for Care - a high quality business with strong sector credentials. The acquisition represents an important step in scaling the Group's offering across its core sectors, deepening its position as a leading provider of CPD and mandatory training, which remains central to the long term growth strategy."

Impact Futures Group was recently recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding place to work, ranking as the 6th best education services employer in the UK.

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About Impact Futures Group
Impact Futures Group (IFG) creates transformative training for the people who change lives. Backed by over 30 years of expertise, IFG is a leading provider of apprenticeships, skills training, and career development across the UK's critical service sectors – including health, social care, childcare, education and professional services.

Through its suite of specialist brands, Impact Futures Group, proudly backed by August Equity, delivers sector-specific training that's people-centred, future-focused, and built around real organisational needs. Whether supporting frontline staff or developing tomorrow's leaders, the IFG partners with over 650 employers and has empowered more than 1.1 million learners to date.