Centrum Group (Reading) Named One of the UK’s Fastest-Growing Founder-Led Businesses

Centrum Group, headquartered in Reading, which includes Centrum Care Homes and Bluebird Care (Berkshire), has been named one of the UK’s fastest-growing founder-led companies, securing a place on the prestigious FEBE Growth 100 list for 2025.

Founded by Tushar Shah and Mehul Shah, Centrum Group has seen significant growth since entering the care sector in 2018. The pair began with two underperforming care homes and, through hands-on leadership, investment in innovation and a deep commitment to quality care, transformed them into thriving, high-performing services.

Today, Centrum Care Homes operates five services across South Devon, supporting more than 150 residents with residential, dementia, respite and rehabilitation care.

Alongside this, their Bluebird Care franchise in Berkshire has become one of the country’s leading homecare providers, consistently recognised for its excellence and rated Outstanding by the CQC since 2016.

Mehul Shah, Co-Founder and Director, said: “We’re absolutely delighted with this recognition. It reflects years of hard work, perseverance and belief in our vision. Tushar and I are immensely grateful to our teams across both Centrum Care Homes and Bluebird Care, who make a real difference every day. As we continue to grow in a challenging environment, our focus remains on driving positive change in the care sector – with people and innovation at the centre of everything we do.”

Charlotte Quince, Founder of FEBE, said: “The Growth 100 isn’t just a leaderboard. It’s a celebration of founders pushing boundaries, taking risks and building brilliant businesses against all odds.”