- Apr 3
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Six-week journey across the UK to celebrate and connect family businesses nationwide.
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.
Commencing on 30 March 2026, the road trip will travel the length and breadth of the country, visiting a wide range of family businesses in locations including Preston, Leeds, Norwich, Cheltenham, London and many places in between.
The initiative aims to shine a spotlight on the vital contribution family firms make to the UK economy while fostering meaningful connections within the sector.
The journey will be undertaken in a vehicle generously provided by Hendy Group, the UK’s largest family-run car dealer business, enabling the Family Business United team to engage directly with business owners, hear their stories first-hand, and share their successes with a wider audience.
Throughout the six weeks, the tour will feature business visits, interviews, networking opportunities and digital coverage, offering an authentic insight into the diversity of family enterprises operating across multiple industries and regions.
Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United, commented:
“We are incredibly excited to be taking to the road once again to champion family businesses across the UK. This road trip is all about celebrating the people behind the businesses, լսing to their stories and highlighting the unique role they play in driving economic growth and supporting communities. From long-established firms to the next generation of innovators, we look forward to engaging with many inspiring family businesses along the way.”
Paul Hendy, Chief Executive of Hendy Group, added:
“We are proud to support the 2026 Family Business Road Trip by providing the vehicle that will power this important journey. As a family business ourselves, we understand the values, challenges and opportunities that come with running a family enterprise. This initiative is a fantastic way to recognise and celebrate those businesses that are the backbone of the UK economy, and we are delighted to play a part in making it happen.”
The 2026 road trip builds on previous successful tours, further strengthening the Family Business United network and reinforcing its commitment to supporting and promoting family firms nationwide.
Hendy Group represents more than 25 automotive brands across over 60 locations along the south of England and has been delivering a premium automotive experience for more than 165 years.
Regular updates, stories and highlights from the journey will be shared throughout the tour via Family Business United’s digital platforms.
