Bernie Suresparan, founder and CEO of We Care Group, the trusted family of care, nursing and dementia homes based in the North of England, has been shortlisted for The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2026, and named a finalist for the Established Business of the Year in the North West.
The awards programme is the biggest night in UK entrepreneurship, and celebrates the innovation, tenacity and achievements of the nation’s top entrepreneurs.
Bernie has been shortlisted alongside a number of other successful business leaders, with the category winners set to be announced at an official ceremony on 16th November at Grosvenor House in London.
As well as his role as CEO at We Care Group, Bernie is also CEO of Summit Care Group, which has specialist care homes across England. Established over 19 years ago, the group help residents live with dignity, choice and independence. Rooted in the values of family, honesty and respect, the team creates welcoming homes filled with warmth, safety and belonging.
Working alongside more than 1,800 dedicated team members, Bernie is committed to nurturing continuous improvement in the group’s homes. Thanks to his drive, determination and forward-thinking outlook, We Care Group now stands as a leading care provider in the North and Northwest of England.
A total of 740 businesses have been shortlisted from more than 5,000 applications across the awards programme as a whole, covering ten UK regions and nations.
Speaking about the shortlisting, Bernie said: “It’s a real honour to be recognised by the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The programme is known as the Grammys of entrepreneurship and is a hugely prestigious event, so it’s a privilege to be shortlisted.
“The whole team work extremely hard to continuously improve We Care Group. Our residents come first in every decision we make, and their needs and comfort drive everything we do. To be recognised by this shortlisting is a wonderful achievement, and I’m thrilled to have built such a purpose-driven, welcoming environment for those who need it most.”
We Care Group is an award-winning specialist care provider with a long-standing reputation for providing outstanding person-centred care to residents across the North and Northwest of England, helping residents to live with dignity, choice and independence.
The group offers nursing, residential, palliative, end of life, bariatrics, young mental health, and dementia care, all rooted in the values of family, honesty and respect.
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