Anchor Community UK

What Anchor Community UK does

Anchor Community Support LTD is a privately-held UK supported living services provider headquartered in Bristol, with a secondary operational office in Farnborough, Hampshire. The company delivers person-centred supported living services to individuals with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, ADHD, eating disorders, and other complex support needs, alongside Ofsted-registered supported accommodation for young people aged 16 and over. Service delivery is entirely human-led — the company directly employs, trains, and manages its own support workers and senior support workers rather than operating an agency staffing model — and offers 24-hour care, shared housing, one-to-one support, and temporary short-term support across adapted homes.

The underlying technology is minimal: there is no proprietary software platform, AI system, or digital product. Service value is generated through employed care staff, personalised care planning, and adapted housing stock, with a basic WordPress-based website serving as the lead capture and information channel. Regulatory infrastructure is the primary quality and trust layer — adult services are delivered through CQC-registered entity Care 1st, while 16+ provision is Ofsted-registered.

The business model operates through two revenue streams. First, contract-based local authority commissioning under approved-provider arrangements, classified as managed services. Second, direct payments and personal budgets from individuals who self-direct their care funding, classified as recurring subscription-like revenue. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per placement based on individual care needs, with prospective clients directed to phone (01172 591444), email, or website enquiry channels. Go-to-market relies on organic web presence, direct phone/email contact, and inbound referrals from social workers, care professionals, and local authorities. No revenue, headcount, or funding data is publicly disclosed.

Name

Anchor Community UK

Legal name

Anchor Community Support LTD

Website

https://anchorcommunity.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Anchor Community Support LTD is a Bristol-based UK supported living provider delivering 24-hour care, specialist support, and Ofsted-registered 16+ accommodation for individuals with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and complex needs, funded via local authority commissioning and direct payments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supported Living Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADABAJ

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Facilities

SECONDARYHSABAGAI

Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Respite Care Services

SECONDARYBPAGAEAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Supported living services
• Residential care
• Learning disability support
• Mental health care
• Social care provider

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Authority Commissioning: The company receives funding from local authorities to provide supported living services. Approved provider status with various local authority bodies enables contract-based care commissioning.
2. Direct Payments and Personal Budgets: Individuals receiving direct payments or personal budgets from local authorities can use those funds to pay for Anchor Community Support services, giving service users flexibility over how their care is arranged and provided.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Anchor Community Support provides person-centred supported living and 24-hour care services for individuals with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and other complex support needs across Bristol and Farnborough. Core offerings include 24-hour care, supported living accommodation in adapted homes, specialist care, mental health and learning disability support, shared and one-to-one support, temporary short-term support, and Ofsted-registered 16+ children's accommodation. The company directly employs and trains its own carers and is CQC- and Ofsted-registered.

Product overview

Anchor Community Support operates as a supported living services provider offering a unified portfolio of care services for individuals with mental health issues, learning disabilities, and other support needs. The core offering comprises 24-hour care, supported living accommodation, specialist care, and mental health/learning disability support services, delivered through shared housing and one-to-one support arrangements. The company also provides children's care for young people aged 16+ through Ofsted-registered supported accommodation, and operates a new children's home (coming soon). Employment services include recruitment for Support Worker and Senior Support Worker positions. All services emphasize person-centred care, independence, and safety in home-like environments across Bristol.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24 Hour Care
• Supported Living Assisted living service helping service users with a range of support needs to retain independence while providing physical and emotional support to lead full lives in adapted homes across Bristol.
• Specialist Care Inclusive specialist care service supporting individuals with complex or additional needs, including those with past alcohol or drug dependency issues, providing tailored care for a broad range of conditions.
• Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Support Care and support for individuals with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities, helping them live well and more independently.
• Children's Care / 16+ Provision Ofsted-registered supported accommodation for young people aged 16 and over, providing a stable, family-style setting with life skills development, emotional wellbeing support, and one-to-one mentoring for those transitioning to independent adulthood.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Care Quality Commission (CQC)coreOthersCare 1st, an associated entity, is registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. CQC oversight ensures services meet safety, effectiveness, and quality standards.
• OfstedcoreOthersAnchor Community's supported accommodation for young people aged 16 and over is Ofsted-registered, and the company is developing a new Ofsted-compliant children's home. Ofsted registration is a regulatory requirement for children's care services.
• Age UKminorOthersAge UK is listed as a useful link resource on Anchor Community Support's website, providing information and support for older people. Age UK serves as an external referral and information resource rather than a formal commercial partnership.
• Alzheimer's SocietyminorOthersListed as a useful link resource on the company's website. Alzheimer's Society provides support and information for people affected by dementia.
• Dementia Pathfinders Community Interest CompanyminorOthersListed as a useful link resource on the company's website. Dementia Pathfinders CIC delivers education and therapeutic care for people working in dementia care and those affected by dementia.
• Dignity in CareminorOthersListed as a useful link resource on the company's website. Led by the National Dignity Council, Dignity Champions work to put dignity and respect at the heart of UK care services.
• MS SocietyminorOthersListed as a useful link resource on the company's website. MS Society supports people living with multiple sclerosis through community, research, and campaigning.
• Stroke AssociationminorOthersListed as a useful link resource on the company's website. Stroke Association is the UK's leading stroke charity supporting people affected by stroke.
• NHS (Direct Payments and Personal Budgets)minorOthersThe NHS advice page on Direct Payments and Personal Budgets is referenced as a useful link, helping service users understand funding options for care. NHS Direct Payments allow individuals to have more flexibility over how their care is arranged.
• Diabetes UKminorOthersListed as a useful link resource on the company's website. Diabetes UK provides information, help, and peer support for people affected by or at risk of diabetes.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hft (Home Farm Trust): UK charity supporting people with learning disabilities through supported living, residential care and personalisation services. Direct peer given Anchor's focus on learning disabilities, supported living and 24-hour care for adults with complex needs.
• Mencap: Major UK charity supporting people with learning disabilities through supported living, residential services and personal assistants. Directly comparable in target population and supported living model, though at significantly greater scale.
• Lifeways: Specialist UK provider of supported living and residential care for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex behaviours. Directly comparable to Anchor on service model, customer base and commissioning channel.
• Sense: UK charity supporting people with complex disabilities including learning disabilities, autism and deafblindness through supported living, residential and community services. Overlaps with Anchor's specialist care positioning for complex conditions.
• Dimensions UK: UK not-for-profit providing bespoke support for people with learning disabilities and autism, including supported living and personalisation-based services. Strong overlap with Anchor's learning disability, autism and personalisation offering.
• Home Instead: Large UK franchised home care provider delivering personal care, companionship and live-in care to older adults and people with disabilities in their own homes. Comparable in private-pay / personal-budget funded home and community-based care delivery.
• Voyage Care: One of the largest UK providers of supported living and specialist residential care for adults with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex needs. Highly comparable to Anchor in service mix (24-hour support, supported living, specialist care) and commissioning channel (local authorities and personal budgets).
• United Response: UK charity providing supported living, personal care and mental health services for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. Highly comparable service portfolio and local-authority funding model.
• Helping Hands Home Care: UK home care specialist providing visiting and live-in care for adults with complex needs, including dementia, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Direct peer in personal care, specialist care and 24-hour live-in support.

Emerging players

• Cera Care: Tech-enabled UK home care provider combining a platform for rostering, family updates and clinical oversight with a national network of carers. Comparable service category but differentiated by technology layer, making it an emerging alternative rather than a like-for-like peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anchorcommunityuk

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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