Pivotal People Interview Series

Pivotal People with Gary Hargreaves, Partner at FRP Advisory Trading Limited

This week, we sit down with Gary Hargreaves, a leading insolvency practitioner and healthcare finance expert. As Partner at FRP Advisory, Gary helps struggling care homes and businesses navigate financial difficulties, providing expert advice to banks, providers, and corporate leaders.

• From working-class roots to finance leader – Gary’s journey started in NatWest Bank, where he discovered his natural ability in finance, leading him into corporate restructuring and the care home sector.
• A pivotal moment at York University – Sitting in on an economics lecture made him realise the power of practical experience, leading him to pursue further qualifications while working full-time.
• Inside the care sector crisis – Gary sheds light on the financial struggles of care homes, why so many providers fail, and the practical strategies for survival in an increasingly challenging industry.
• The missing link: Business & compliance – Many care home owners lack the commercial acumen needed for financial sustainability. Gary explains how better leadership, financial planning, and engagement with staff can make or break a care business. With rising operational costs, increasing scrutiny, and financial instability, Gary’s expert advice is a must-hear for care home operators, investors, and financial leaders.