Digital bank OakNorth has joined a club loan supporting Kisimul Group, a Lincolnshire-based provider of specialist care and education for people with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs.
The funding package will refinance Kisimul’s existing debt and provide capital for its long-term expansion. Plans include developing new supported living homes across the UK, expanding day placements, and increasing capacity at its specialist schools and residential care sites.
Kisimul Group operates 44 sites nationwide, offering a full care pathway that spans schools, colleges, residential homes, and supported living facilities. The new investment will enable the company to respond to rising demand for high-acuity care, a sector that continues to face undersupply and growing regulatory scrutiny.
Anita Andrews, CEO of Kisimul Group, commented on the transaction: “We’re very thankful to OakNorth for its part in this club facility and for its support and confidence in Kisimul. Securing this level of bespoke funding reflects not only the confidence in our growth journey, but also OakNorth’s deep understanding of our sector and our mission. This partnership provides us with the flexibility and stability to invest in our growth, via developing new supported living sites and enhancing existing services, so that we can continue to deliver outstanding, person-centred care for those who need it most.”
OakNorth’s participation in the deal reflects continued investor interest in the UK’s health and social care sector, where demand for specialist provision continues to outpace available infrastructure. The transaction is also part of a broader trend of private lenders supporting established operators to scale services and strengthen financial stability in a market characterised by consolidation and rising operational costs.
