About me
Hi, I'm Stuart. founder of Fox and Crane Operations Support.
I bring nearly 15 years of experience in the domiciliary care sector, having helped take a small start-up to a three-branch business. Along the way, I helped developed an operational structure that supported that growth, often by challenging conventional thinking and taking a different approach to the way things were traditionally done in the sector.
In 2025, that journey culminated in the successful sale of the business, where I played a key role throughout the process, from negotions, through to financial and legal due diligence and working alongside our legal team to develop the terms of the sale.
I now put that experience to good use helping other business owners improve how their businesses run. Through practical, part-time operations support I help owners strengthen their teams, improve processes and take some of the day-to-day pressure off themselves - so they can focus on growing their business and what matters most to them.
So, why Fox and Crane?
The fable of the Fox and Crane tells the story of two friends who invite each other to dinner, but serve food in dishes that the other cannot eat from - a reminder that what works for one doesn't necessarily work for another. I believe the same is true in business. Too often, organisations follow established ways of working simply because that's how things have always been done, even if those approaches no longer serve them well.
Having spent years being involved in building and running a business, I know that finding a better way often starts with challenging the obvious, looking at things from a different perspective and being willing to do things differently.
I started Fox and Crane because I wanted to use that experience to help other business owners navigate those challenges. I take an independent, practical approach - looking at how a business really operates, questioning what isn't working, and helping to find a better way forward.
Whether it's putting stronger foundations in place, addressing operational frustrations, or preparing for the next stage of growth, my focus is on helping businesses become more effective, more resilient, and better equipped for the future.
Ready to get started?
Fox and Crane is based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. I can offer in-person support to organisations based in Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Bristol, along with remote support across the UK
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