Yorkshire Family Business Day is a celebration of the region’s remarkable family-owned businesses and the people behind them. From multi-generation firms with deep roots in their communities to fast-growing entrepreneurial families shaping the future, the day recognises the vital role family businesses play in Yorkshire’s economy and society.

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Created by Family Business United, Yorkshire Family Business Day takes place on the second Thursday in February annually.

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Family businesses are built on values, relationships and long-term thinking. Yorkshire Family Business Day provides an opportunity to pause, reflect and celebrate what makes these enterprises special – resilience, stewardship, innovation and a commitment to legacy.

Why Yorkshire Family Business Day Matters

Family businesses account for a significant proportion of Yorkshire’s private sector, supporting jobs, communities and regional growth. Yet each family business journey is unique, shaped by shared history, ambition and responsibility across generations.

Yorkshire Family Business Day shines a spotlight on these stories, raising awareness of the contribution family firms make while encouraging learning, collaboration and pride across the region.

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What The Day Is About

Yorkshire Family Business Day is about more than recognition – it’s about connection.

It brings together family business owners, leaders and next-generation members to:

- Celebrate success and longevity

- Share experiences and lessons learned

- Recognise the importance of stewardship and continuity

- Strengthen the family business community across Yorkshire

Whether you are part of a first-generation enterprise or a business that has been in the family for decades, the day is a chance to feel part of something bigger.

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Who It’s For

Yorkshire Family Business Day is for:

- Family business owners and shareholders

- Next-generation family members

- Family business leaders and advisers

- Anyone with an interest in the long-term success of family enterprise

It is inclusive, celebratory and focused on the values that underpin successful family businesses.

Join the Celebration

Yorkshire has a proud tradition of family enterprise, and Yorkshire Family Business Day is your opportunity to celebrate it. Join fellow family businesses from across the region as we recognise achievements, share stories and look ahead to the next generation of Yorkshire family firms.  Keep up to date with all the news about the day using the hashtag on social media, #YorkshireFamilyBizDay

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Together, we celebrate what it truly means to be a Yorkshire family business.