FORE Partnership has formed a development partnership with Extra Care provider Amicala and mixed-use developer Socius to bring forward plans for a new Extra Care community on the former St Christopher’s School site.
About FORE: Owner and developer
FORE Partnership is a purpose-driven, transformational real estate investment firm working across the UK and western Europe. FORE’s holistic approach to carbon reduction, design, technology, and community, brings together environmental sustainability, social impact and an authentic appreciation of how people live, work, and interact.
The company has a portfolio of over one million square feet spanning offices, mixed use, and residential sectors.
FORE achieved B Corporation status in November 2020, a rigorous process requiring applicants to provide evidence of socially and environmentally responsible practices relating to energy, waste, water use, worker compensation, diversity, and corporate transparency.
B Corps legally embed their commitment to purpose alongside profit in their company articles. FORE is committed to becoming net zero by 2025, five years ahead of the wider industry target.
Further information about FORE can be found on their website.
About Amicala: Extra care operator
Amicala is committed to the delivery of extra care within a thoughtfully designed and sustainable environment that incorporates world leading practice. An Amicala community is vibrant, offering an integrated approach to care and well-being through a range of services and amenities, that support the needs of residents as they change over time.
Amicala is owned by Seniors Living Group Ltd (SLG) and is a key part of the group’s focus on the senior living sector. Alongside Amicala, SLG owns Allegra Care, which is a central and southern England focused care and nursing home operations business that currently operates 6 homes in North Somerset and Hampshire.
Should planning permission be granted and once the development is built, Amicala will be the operator for St Christopher’s with a professional team onsite 24/7.
Further information about Amicala can be found on their website.
About Socius: Development Manager
Socius is a privately-owned mixed-use developer focused on delivering long-term financial and social value for communities across the UK. Its current development pipeline includes The Soapworks, approved by Bristol City Council earlier this year, which will include the revitalisation of the Grade II Listed former Gardiner Haskins warehouse with new flexible workspace, homes and social spaces.
In addition, Socius is also delivering sustainable mixed-use developments in Brighton, Cambridge and Milton Keynes.
Socius is the development manager at St Christopher’s, meaning they will oversee the development process from planning through to the build programme.
Further information about Socius can be found on their website.
Additional members of the project team
Community Engagement - MPC
Architects – PRP
Planning Consultant – Pegasus
Media Relations - ING
Heritage Consultant - Pegasus
Civil and Structural Engineer - Ramboll
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer - Waterman
Traffic and Transport Engineer – Key Transport Consultancy
Arboriculturist – Barton Hyett
Ecologist - Ethos