Family Business United & The Opportunity Provider Announce Strategic Partnership

Family Business United is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with The Opportunity Provider, a group of award winning training specialists dedicated to creating opportunity through high quality skills development and apprenticeships.

This collaboration brings together two organisations with shared values and a commitment to supporting the long term success of family businesses. The partnership will focus on delivering practical skills development, leadership pathways, and workforce capability programmes and apprenticeships tailored specifically for ambitious family owned organisations across the UK.

“We know that family businesses are the backbone of the UK economy — they think long term, invest in their people, and care deeply about the communities they serve. These are values that closely mirror our own,” said Mike Worley, Managing Director of The Opportunity Provider.

“Through this partnership with Family Business United, we’re bringing practical skills development, leadership pathways and apprenticeship expertise directly to ambitious family owned organisations across the UK."

"Our focus is simple: help family businesses grow their own talent, strengthen succession pipelines and build the management capability that secures their future for generations to come.”

“We’re proud to stand alongside Family Business United and support the next chapter of growth for family owned enterprises across our priority sectors,” concludes Mike.

Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United, added: “We are thrilled to partner with The Opportunity Provider, an organisation that shares our belief in the power of skills, leadership, and long term thinking."

"Together we will deliver opportunities and tangible support that help family businesses not only grow but thrive — building resilient leadership, strong teams, and succession pipelines that future proof their legacy.”

“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to supporting family businesses with the tools and skills they need to succeed. Family firms are vital contributors to the UK’s economy and communities, and we are proud to bring their apprenticeship and development expertise to help family firms unlock potential at every level.”

The partnership will roll out a series of collaborative initiatives throughout the coming months, including thought leadership and sector specific guidance designed for family business leaders and their teams.