top of page

The Insights Group Demonstrates Resilience And Accelerates Investment


ree

Despite global economic headwinds, The Insights Group Limited delivered a robust performance in 2024/25. Figures filed at Companies House show turnover of £88.9M and operating profit of £12.3M. In addition to challenging trading conditions, profit performance reflected the Group’s decision to invest in innovative product extensions and new technology platforms.


Over the past year, Insights has advanced its purpose-led strategy, investing in world-class “human-skills” learning experiences and technology-enabled solutions that empower individuals, teams, and leaders worldwide.


Headquartered in Dundee, Scotland, and operating across 16 global offices, Insights Learning and Development partners with leading organisations such as Microsoft, Google and Expedia. Insights Discovery, our colourful personality model, is at the core of our work and continues to transform workplaces by fostering self-awareness and collaboration.


Looking ahead, The Insights Group will continue to invest in its 18,000+ practitioner community, digital enabling technologies, and charitable initiatives through The Insights Foundation, spreading the Gift of Discovery to underprivileged communities worldwide.


Andy Lothian, Chief Executive Officer, Insights Group commented:

“This has been a year of building for tomorrow. We chose to prioritise investment over short term gain—backing the innovation, platforms and product evolutions that will serve our customers for years to come. We continue to invest in our people so they can do their best work and to support and build our community worldwide."

"The long term outcome is a stronger Insights, better able to deliver our purpose and to amplify our impact in the communities we serve both through our work and our ongoing support of the Insights Foundation.”


ree

Fiona Logan, Chief Executive Officer, Insights Learning and Development commented:


“These results demonstrate our close partnerships with our customers and are testimony to the sustained dedication and creativity of our people, and our Insights Discovery practitioners, whose efforts are central to delivering our purpose and business goals."


“This year, we made a conscious and bold decision to invest in our future—channelling significant resources into our core offerings, innovation, technology, and our people. While our revenue and profit reflect the scale of this commitment, they also tell a story of transformation: we have laid the foundations for the next generation of our products, including pioneering work on Insights Discovery for Microsoft Teams, enabling APIs to the market, and the evolution of our core offerings."

“We have launched our the ‘gift of time’ initiative alongside our gift of Discovery, encouraging our people and our practitioner community to deliver our purpose beyond the confines of their roles, and our focus on strategic capability building have empowered colleagues to learn, grow, and innovate. These investments are not just about today, but about equipping Insights for long-term success and resilience."

“We knew this would be a year of transition, and I am proud of the intentional choices we have made. Our results reflect a period of building, investing in our next phase of growth, which will enable us to deliver even greater value to our customers and community in the years ahead.”

 

Insights Learning and Development recently launched Insights Discovery for Microsoft Teams as a digital complement to their flagship product, Insights Discovery. The Insights Group has also set ambitious carbon staff volunteering targets to drive meaningful change throughout the business and it’s wider community.




Most Read

Tech Provider Enters 20th Anniversary Year With Strategic Acquisition

Tech Provider Enters 20th Anniversary Year With Strategic Acquisition

A Hampshire IT provider has acquired a ‘complementary’ firm in the East Midlands in a strategic move designed to boost nationwide growth plans. Ringwood-headquartered entrustIT has made Bedford’s DWM Technical Solutions its fifth wholly owned subsidiary.

Budget Does Nothing To Simplify Tax Rules, Leading Accountant Warns

Budget Does Nothing To Simplify Tax Rules, Leading Accountant Warns

Responding to the Autumn Budget, Steven Martin, Senior Tax Manager at HWB Chartered Accountants, said:

“I would have liked to see more simplification in the range of tax rates and allowances. Instead, there is more complication, with fine judgements needed about marginal rates when it comes to tax planning."

Act Now On Looming Shake-Up Of Tenants’ Rights

Act Now On Looming Shake-Up Of Tenants’ Rights

A senior lawyer at a south coast legal firm has urged landlords and lettings agents to ‘get ahead of what is to come’ as the countdown begins to a major reform of the private rented sector.

Categories

  • lindaandrews071
  • Sep 5
  • 2 min read

ree

Family Business United (FBU) has today released its annual report celebrating the UK’s top family business apprentice employers, highlighting the crucial role family firms are playing in supporting the next generation of skilled workers.


Now in its fourth year, the report recognises the outstanding commitment of 24 family-owned businesses across the UK to apprenticeship schemes, showcasing their investment in future talent, skills development, and long-term workforce sustainability.


Key Highlights from the 2025 Report:


  • pprenamed the Top Family Business Apprentice Employer in the UK.

  • JCB recognised for employing the highest number of apprentices.

  • Scot JCB holds the highest proportion of apprentices in its workforce.

  • The top 24 employers collectively support 776 apprentices across the UK.

  • 369 new apprenticeships were created in the year to June 2025.

  • 354 apprentices successfully graduated during the same period.


Celebrating Excellence in Apprenticeship Programmes

Submissions were received from family businesses operating in all regions of the UK. The final list represents those who demonstrated exceptional dedication to creating new opportunities, supporting apprenticeship completions, and embedding learning and development within their operations.


ree

The Top 10 UK Family Business Apprentice Employers for 2025


  1. Bagnalls

  2. Shepherd Neame

  3. Scot JCB

  4. JCB

  5. Ernest Doe & Sons

  6. JW Lees & Co

  7. Harrison Catering Services

  8. The Clancy Group

  9. GAP Group

  10. Arco


The full report published lists 24 family business apprentice employers and these organisations span a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, food and drink, motor retail, marine services, and more—illustrating the breadth of apprenticeship opportunities now available beyond traditional sectors.


A Growing Commitment to Apprenticeship Excellence

“Family businesses are innovative and entrepreneurial, and it is great to see so many providing apprenticeships within their organisations,” said Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United.

“This is our fourth report, and it clearly highlights the growing importance of apprenticeships to family firms across the UK. These businesses are not only creating jobs but are investing in the skills and careers of future leaders.”

He continued: “There are significant apprenticeship opportunities in the UK’s family business sector, offering fantastic pathways into lifelong careers—some even leading to board-level roles."

"It is a privilege to shine a light on the positive contribution family businesses are making to apprenticeships, workforce development, and the wider economy.”

Download the Full Report here:

Download PDF • 1.07MB


For sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 campaign, or to contribute data for next year’s report, please contact the team at FBU using the form here


Most Read

Tech Provider Enters 20th Anniversary Year With Strategic Acquisition

Tech Provider Enters 20th Anniversary Year With Strategic Acquisition

A Hampshire IT provider has acquired a ‘complementary’ firm in the East Midlands in a strategic move designed to boost nationwide growth plans. Ringwood-headquartered entrustIT has made Bedford’s DWM Technical Solutions its fifth wholly owned subsidiary.

Budget Does Nothing To Simplify Tax Rules, Leading Accountant Warns

Budget Does Nothing To Simplify Tax Rules, Leading Accountant Warns

Responding to the Autumn Budget, Steven Martin, Senior Tax Manager at HWB Chartered Accountants, said:

“I would have liked to see more simplification in the range of tax rates and allowances. Instead, there is more complication, with fine judgements needed about marginal rates when it comes to tax planning."

Act Now On Looming Shake-Up Of Tenants’ Rights

Act Now On Looming Shake-Up Of Tenants’ Rights

A senior lawyer at a south coast legal firm has urged landlords and lettings agents to ‘get ahead of what is to come’ as the countdown begins to a major reform of the private rented sector.

Categories

Aberdeenshire Whisky Retailer Toasts To Expansion

Aberdeenshire Whisky Retailer Toasts To Expansion

An Aberdeenshire whisky specialist is marking its 10-year anniversary with a major expansion, thanks to support from Business Gateway.

Azets Grows Corporate Finance Team With London Hire

Azets Grows Corporate Finance Team With London Hire

UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets has boosted its London Corporate Finance team with a new hire as business demand grows.

Pooling Resources For Hamworthy Park 

Pooling Resources For Hamworthy Park 

A storage company has put its support behind the Friends of Hamworthy Park charity – to help it keep the popular paddling pool open.

Recent Posts

bottom of page