Scunthorpe-founded Eden Mobility has accelerated its national expansion with the acquisition of Derbyshire Mobility, bringing its total estate to 47 stores.

The deal, which includes showrooms in Chesterfield, Matlock, and Ripley, marks a near 50% increase in the company’s physical presence since receiving backing from Foresight Group in 2024.

Originally established in 1998 with a single site in Doncaster, Eden Mobility has evolved from a local specialist into a significant national retailer of mobility scooters and healthcare products. Since the initial investment from Foresight, the workforce has grown from 108 to more than 150 employees.

Management and Strategic Growth

As part of the integration, Rob Cartledge, the former director of Derbyshire Mobility, has joined Eden as Strategic Projects Manager. He will focus on diversifying the company’s service offering beyond its core retail operations.

The acquisition follows a period of leadership professionalisation at Eden. The board now includes CEO Marek Laskowski, formerly of Ann Summers, and Chair Andy Torrance, who previously held senior roles at Dunelm and Holland & Barrett.

Marek Laskowski, CEO of Eden Mobility, said: “This success is driven entirely by the dedication of our people, who have built a business centred not only on delivering affordable mobility solutions, but also on creating welcoming social spaces for an expanding community of older customers.

“Looking ahead, we plan to continue building on this momentum through new store openings, further development of our existing network, selective acquisitions, and investment in our digital offering.”

Regional Investment Impact

The expansion is being cited by investors as a prime example of the "Northern Powerhouse" economy in action, where regional firms are scaled into national players.

Richard Ralph, Senior Investment Manager at Foresight Group in Yorkshire, noted: “Eden Mobility exemplifies how a business with strong local roots can scale successfully on a national level when supported by Foresight. We look forward to reaching over 60 stores in the next two years.”

Foresight, which operates from offices in Leeds and Manchester, currently has over £200 million of committed funds designated for investment in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the North of England.