Driving Growth With Family Heritage At Hendy Group

Hendy Group continues to strengthen its position as one of the UK’s leading automotive retail businesses, combining significant scale with the enduring values of a fifth-generation, family-run organisation.

Operating across the South Coast from Devon to Kent, the Group represents 26 different marques across over 70 sales and aftersales locations and employs more than 1,500 colleagues.

Under the leadership of Paul Hendy, the company has expanded significantly, growing sixfold since 2016 through a combination of acquisitions and organic development.

That sense of continuity is reflected not only in leadership but in the relationships the business builds over time. A recent example saw the Hendy family reunited with a pristine Ford Anglia originally sold by Percy Hendy Ltd in Chandler’s Ford more than 75 years ago. The vehicle has returned to the very area where the business remains based today. It is now displayed at Hendy Ford showrooms, offering customers a tangible link between the company’s past and present.

Paul Hendy, CEO at Hendy Group, commented:

“As a family business, we see ourselves as custodians of something that’s been built over generations. That comes with a responsibility, not just to grow the business, but to look after our people, support our communities and maintain the standards our name stands for.”

This philosophy is reflected in Hendy’s continued investment in skills and development. The Group has secured a top 20 position in the national Family Business Apprentice Employers Report 2025, underscoring its continued commitment to nurturing future talent.

Alongside its focus on developing local talent, Hendy Group has long embedded charitable giving into its culture, with a commitment that spans more than 165 years. As the business has expanded across the South Coast, so too has its ambition to deliver a more coordinated and meaningful social impact.

This is delivered through Hendy Foundation, the Group’s dedicated charitable arm, which provides ongoing funding and support to a wide range of local charities and grassroots initiatives. Its work spans youth development, health and wellbeing, and wider community support, ensuring that Hendy’s growth translates into tangible benefits beyond the business.

The Group’s impact has also been recognised internationally. Ford Motor Company recently honoured Paul Hendy at its global “Salute to Dealers” event for his leadership and dedication to community service, naming him as one of just eight recipients worldwide.

Alongside this community focus, Hendy remains committed to delivering world-class customer service across its multi-brand, multi-site operation. By combining operational scale with a relationship-led approach, the business continues to build long-term connections with customers across the region.

While the automotive sector continues to evolve, Hendy’s approach remains consistent: growth driven by strong foundations, with family values embedded at every level of the organisation. It is this combination of sustained growth and family-led values that defines Hendy Group today.