Northern Ireland has officially announced its twentieth business to transition to employee ownership. Design ID Consulting has become the twentieth business in Northern Ireland to transition to employee ownership, marking a milestone moment for the growth of the nation’s nascent EO sector. ...
After some excellent entries and very tough decisions, we’re delighted to announce the shortlist for this year’s UK Employee Ownership Awards. Shortlisted: EO Transition of the Year Hallam Amberleigh Care Limited Batcheller Monkhouse Booth Welsh EO Rising Star of the Year ...
The eoa has strengthened the leadership capacity of its Board with the appointment of a Vice Chair. Chris Earnshaw, President of the Partnership Council and Director of Democratic Engagement at the John Lewis Partnership (JLP), has been appointed as Vice Chair on the eoa Board following a...
The total number of employee owned businesses in the UK has reached ~2,824 with employee owners now standing at ~547,971. The data is taken from the March 2026 edition of the Employee Owned Business Register developed by the eoa and the White Rose Employee Ownership Centre and sponsored by...
eoa member Kambe Events – the company behind independent festival Shambala – has become the UK’s first festival to transition to employee ownership. The move offers a new paradigm for the UK’s festival sector at a time when many are being acquired by major live entertainment conglomerates. ...
As a member of the eoa, your voice matters and, right now, it carries real influence. The 2026 eoa Member Survey is your opportunity to help shape key decisions that affect you and your business. Your feedback will inform the direction of the current and future eoa member proposition. In...
Taking place on Friday 19 June , EO Day 2026 is set to be the biggest celebration of employee ownership to date . The campaign will rally EO businesses and sector supporters across the UK behind the eoa ’s mission to propel EO into the mainstream. ...
eo HR/People and Culture Community This request-to-join community is for HR, People & Culture professionals in EO businesses. It is a space to connect with peers, share your experiences and learn about topics related to your multifaceted roles. Joining is by request and limited to...
On any given weekday morning at its Sheffield headquarters, Gripple’s factory floors hum with the sound of advanced machinery that most people would struggle to name, much less build. Pressing, die casting, roll forming, laser cutting, all a triumph of advanced engineering and automated...
Nominations have officially opened for the 2026 UK Employee Ownership Awards 2026. Click or tap here to apply now . The awards, sponsored by eoa Trustee member, Howden , celebrate Great EO and showcase the businesses and individuals that are truly Owning It ! New Date, New Location,...
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