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2026 Family Business Road Trip Set To Showcase The Strength And Diversity Of UK Family Firms
Family Business United is delighted to announce the launch of its 2026 Family Business Road Trip, a six-week journey across the UK celebrating the innovation, resilience and community impact of family-owned firms.
Apr 32 min read


Built To Last: The Enduring Story Of George Bence & Sons
In the heart of Cheltenham, tucked along Fairview Road, stands a business that has quietly outlasted empires, economic swings and the relentless march of modern retail.
Mar 313 min read


Family Businesses Call For Greater Support As 92% Say Current Policies Fall Short
When asked whether they felt the government was doing enough to support family businesses, a resounding 92% of respondents said no.
Oct 28, 20252 min read


Why Gen Z Could Transform The UK’s Small Business Landscape
“Young adults in the UK are brimming with entrepreneurial ambition, but a persistent barrier threatens to stall the next wave of small...
Sep 12, 20252 min read


26 Beds For 26 Miles, Luxury British Bedmaker Supports Children In Bed Poverty
Fifth-generation British bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, is fundraising for Leeds-based charity, Zarach, transforming every mile of the London Marathon into a mattress for children living without a proper bed.
4 days ago2 min read


Hotel Group Team To Tackle Lancashire Peaks For Charity
An intrepid group of Lancastrian hikers is to go uphill and down dale to raise funds for a local youth charity.
6 days ago2 min read


Hendy Foundation Donates Over 200 Easter Eggs To Local Charities
Hendy Foundation, the charitable arm of the family-run Hendy car dealer network, has donated over 200 Easter Eggs to local charities across the South Coast as part of a new appeal.
Apr 72 min read


Hendy Foundation Supports Kitchen Refurb At The Allendale Centre
Hendy Foundation, the charitable organisation affiliated with the family-run Hendy car dealer group, has donated nearly £5,000 to The Allendale Centre to help fund a kitchen upgrade.
Mar 232 min read


St Austell Brewery Donates £25,000 To Mentor Programme
St Austell Brewery has announced a £25,000 donation to A Band of Brothers (ABOB) Cornwall, a charity transforming the lives of young men through mentorship and long term community support.
Mar 203 min read


Allied Vehicles Supports The Yard With Donation For Accessible Benches
The Yard has received a generous £2,070 donation from the Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust to fund three wheelchair accessible picnic benches for its new adventure play centre in Linn Park, Glasgow.
Feb 262 min read


JCB Supports Life-Saving Heart Screening In Memory Of Engineer
Digger manufacturer JCB has donated £1,000 to help a community group stage a life-saving heart screening programme in memory of a mechanical engineer who died suddenly aged just 26.
Feb 202 min read


Hubb Foundation And JCB Launch £375,000 Half Term Partnership
The Hubb Foundation and Staffordshire digger giant JCB have launched a unique partnership to ensure thousands of vulnerable children across the city have free half-term holiday activities throughout the year.
Feb 162 min read


Hendy Foundation Strengthens Board With New Appointments
Hendy Foundation, the charitable organisation affiliated with the family-run Hendy car dealer network, has expanded its Board of Trustees.
Feb 122 min read


60 Years Of Changing Lives 'VAL' Honours Six Decades
Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) kicked off its 60th anniversary with a heartfelt celebration at Leicester Racecourse, welcoming over 130 guests to honour six decades of transforming lives, empowering communities and championing the voluntary sector across Leicester and Leicestershire.
Feb 62 min read


Darts Marathon Cricketers Hit The Bullseye For Charity
A team of cricketers swapped bats and balls for treble 20s and bullseyes as they staged a darts marathon for charity.
Feb 23 min read


St Austell Brewery Names Children’s Hospice As Its Charity Partner
St Austell Brewery is proud to announce Children’s Hospice South West as its Charity of the Year.
Jan 302 min read


Mayoral Visit Helps Mark 15th Anniversary Of Coventry Foodbank
Coventry foodbank marked its 15th anniversary last week, with a special visit from the Lord Mayor of Coventry, who met with staff, volunteers, and clients to recognise the charity’s impact and dedication.
Jan 263 min read


Barratt And David Wilson Homes Launch £63K Community Fund
As Scotland kicks off a landmark year of sport, charitable organisations across the country are invited to apply for a share of a £63,000 fund from Barratt and David Wilson Homes.
Jan 232 min read


Beer Festival Raises £18K For Important Causes
Thousands of beer lovers, who descended on St Austell Brewery’s much-loved Celtic Beer Festival in November last year, have helped raise £18,000 for charity.
Jan 162 min read


£1.5M Awarded To Charities Thanks To The Health Lottery
Thanks to players of The Health Lottery, £1.5 million has been distributed to health and wellbeing charities and community organisations across Great Britain in 2025.
Jan 72 min read


Healthy Meals Help Children Thrive At Wester Common After-School
With almost 40%1 of people in north Glasgow living with food insecurity, three local organisations are stepping in to do their bit to help families in the area.
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Aldi Scotland Awards £6,500 To Sports Clubs Across South Scotland
Aldi Scotland has invested £6,500 in seven local sports clubs across South Scotland as part of its annual Scottish Sport Fund initiative.
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Family Businesses Unite To Spread Festive Cheer At London Food Parcel Event
The spirit of generosity was alive and well last week as family businesses from across London and the South East came together at Hayman’s of London in Balham for the annual Family Business Festive Food Parcel event.
Dec 17, 20252 min read


FoodCycle Has Been Awarded £75K
Thanks to players of The Health Lottery, £75, 000 has been awarded to FoodCycle and during a recent visit to one of the charity’s projects in Newcastle, The Health Lottery saw first-hand the importance of these weekly meals for people facing food insecurity, isolation or financial pressure. This grant awarded by The Health Lottery Foundation will go towards helping the charity run around 620 community meal sessions and serve more than 21,000 three-course meals across England
Dec 16, 20252 min read
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