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A Firm Family Focus On Education
Samantha Rutter is the CEO of Open Study College, a business that she co-founded with her father. Paul Andrews caught up with Samantha to...
Jul 13, 2022


Unleashing The Power Of Family Business In Africa With Tsitsi Mutendi
This feature formed part of the KPMG series, “Philanthropists in Action,” a case study series which looks at emerging trends in the...
Jul 13, 2022


Learnings From Over 300 Years Of Giving Back With Rennie Hoare
This feature is a part of the KPMG “Philanthropists in Action” case study series, which looks at emerging trends in the philanthropy...
Jul 13, 2022


Putting Social Health At The Heart Of The Family Firm
Games to Get is a family business that was co-founded back in 2011 by Mark Evans and his eldest son Luke. Mark has a long history of...
Jul 13, 2022


Lindores Abbey Distillery – A Site Of Real Family Business History!
Lindores Abbey Distillery has been developed on a special site of historic interest. Perhaps the most important and historic event ever...
Oct 10, 2021


Building On Over 130 Years Of Family Heritage At Hoggs Of Fife
Hoggs of Fife first began making hand welted country footwear in 1888 in Strathmiglo, Fife and have gradually built an excellent...
Oct 10, 2021


All Packaged Up At The UPAC Group
The UPAC Group is Scotland’s largest independent packaging supplier with facilities in Glasgow, East Kilbride and Broxburn. They offer...
Sep 26, 2021


The Story Behind Mackie’s Of Scotland
Mackie’s of Scotland is a fourth generation family business who have been farming at Westertown Farm in Aberdeenshire since 1912....
Sep 20, 2021


From Loch To Larder With Isle Of Skye Sea Salt
Isle of Skye Sea Salt is a multi award-winning, natural sea salt made entirely from the mineral-rich sea waters of Loch Snizort on the...
Sep 6, 2021


Keeping All The Pieces Of The Puzzle Together At Gibsons
2019 marked 100 years since Harry Percy Gibson formed H. P. Gibson & Sons Limited. Now into their fourth generation with Harry’s...
Aug 19, 2021


Next Gen Sets Sail From University And Family Business Continues To Grow
Ross Testa launched his social media advertising agency whilst at university in what turned out to be the start of what is becoming an...
Aug 16, 2021


Changing The Way We Clean
With an ever-growing portfolio of leading and innovative brands, Challs successfully continue to change the way we clean. Founded in...
Jul 13, 2021


It All Began With Three Biscuits!
The story of Cartwright and Butler is a story of family and their love of baking that spans over five generations. You would be forgiven...
Jul 13, 2021


Clear Values Building Strong Foundations
John Falder, managing director of HMG Paints and his son Jonathan Falder discuss how their values are part of who they are. John Falder,...
Jul 13, 2021


Croxsons, The Family Of Packaging
William Croxson established his wholesale bottle merchant business in London in 1872. Today, nearly 150 years later, both the family name...
Jun 21, 2021


Spreading The Culture Of Rice & Risotto Globally For Six Generations
Riso Gallo is one of the oldest rice growing companies in Italy dating back to 1856 with a factory in Genoa that processed imported paddy...
Jun 1, 2021


The Outdoor Clothing Innovating Family Firm!
Keela was founded on the East Coast of Scotland, the perfect place to innovate and test outdoor garments for the changeable British...
Jun 1, 2021


A Solid Past And A Promising Future At James Donaldson & Sons
James Donaldson & Sons (JDS) is a family of businesses specialising in the processing, manufacturing, merchanting and distribution of...
May 11, 2021


Creating A Lasting Legacy And A Real Impact On Society
Family businesses are recognised the world over as a force for good and whilst they are not always the first to shout about their...
Mar 3, 2021


Crafting Out The Future Of The Retail Family Firm
Colemans is a stationery, office supplies and art & craft retailer with 13 stores across the East Midlands plus an online business that...
Jan 4, 2021

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