An assessment of the UK Employee Ownership Growth Strategy

Ambition, evidence, and the gap between advocacy and delivery

The Future of EOTs: Why Evidence Now Matters More Than Ever

Reform, reliefs, and why the next chapter of employee ownership will be written in evidence

The E in EO is employee.

Image: The 19th-century Welsh textile manufacturer Robert Owen, widely considered the father of the worker cooperative, envisioned the creation of large-scale cooperative settlements, like the one pictured above. (Source: Wikipedia)

EOTs Are for Genuine Employee Ownership—Not Zero-CGT Arbitrage

Government reforms refocus EOTs on genuine succession, not tax-driven deals.

Electrical and mechanical engineering firm moves to employee ownership

In a move that secures Darke & Taylor's independence and long-term future, the company saw in employee ownership the best way recognise the hard work that its staff put into the business and ensure they benefit directly from the growth that they are driving.

From Crisis to Conversation: Why UK Businesses Must Get Succession Ready Now

Securing the future of UK business continuity through intentional, long-term action.

Advanced Plastics founders recognize employees contribution with transition to Employee Ownership

The UK-based injection molder said the initiative will cement its legacy and protect its values.

Why Employee Ownership Works and Why Ireland Should Help It Thrive

John Baumback, Group CEO at Seetec Group, one of the UK and Ireland’s largest employee-owned public service providers calls for modernisation of Ireland’s EOT framework.

When Ownership Follows the Work: Constellia Shows What Happens

Why Constellia's founders sold 75% of their business to their team.

EOT Slowdown Marks the Start of a More Sustainable Ownership Era – Experts

Advisors say the decline in transactions reflects a maturing market focused on true employee benefit, not just tax optimisation.

HomeTrust Care Embraces Employee Ownership in Cumbria

Compared to selling the business externally, employee ownership aligns incentives and ensures long-term resilience, particularly in people-driven sectors where relationships and mission are central.

Gusto Group Combines EMI Shares with EOT Transition: A Model for Employee Ownership?

Gusto Group issued EMI shares to 150 employees ahead of their 2027 EOT transition, demonstrating how growth shares can complement employee ownership.

National Family Business Day: Succession Planning - and How Employee Ownership Can Preserve Value and Legacy

As family business owners across the UK approach a generational turning point, succession planning has never been more important. Among the many options available, employee ownership is emerging as a credible and inspiring way to preserve both value and legacy.

Employee Ownership: A Natural Succession Path for Care Providers

How Employee Ownership Trusts offer care providers a sustainable alternative to traditional exits.

Two Toys, Two Futures: What The Entertainer and Toys “R” Us Reveal About Ownership Models

The Entertainer’s Transition to Employee Ownership: A High-Street Game Changer

Oxford Symposium on Employee Ownership: Key Insights and Future Directions

£19m-turnover civil engineering firm transitions to employee ownership

East Devon's Employee Ownership Pilot: A Blueprint for Local Economies

Employee Ownership Growth Strategy: Lessons from Highland Fuels’ Acquisition of Carnegie Fuels

Employee Ownership Platform Valloop Appoints Dr Margaret Casely-Hayford CBE as Ambassador

🎉 EO Day 2025: Celebrating Progress, Confronting Barriers

From Promise to Scale: Why EO Needs More Than Just Good News

Employee-Owned, One Year In: What actually changed at Cofficient – and what didn't

Breaking Down Capital Barriers: How £40bn in Surety Capacity Could Transform Employee Ownership

Jo Undrell: New Independent Trustee at Torchbox - Insights from 25 Years at John Lewis Partnership