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Today we celebrate 10 years since the employee ownership trust (EOT) gained royal ascent. Over the last decade, the EOT has acted as rocket fuel to rapidly expand the EO sector.  And it remains the most popular form of employee ownership. Our CEO James de le Vingne marked the occasion by saying: “The achievements of the past decade and the momentum we have today, are built on the eoa’s long-term relationships with tenacious pioneering founders, adviser and EOB leaders from our membership.   “To simply sustain this momentum will need significant continued efforts, and a future-proofed EOT.  “To nudge the momentum further and amplify the benefits these EOBs deliver, we need clear government leadership and support as set out in the eoa Manifesto.”  To mark this special occasion, we’ve put together ten achievements linked to the EOT over the last ten years. Check out our anniversary blog to discover more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eBkNP7sP Featuring Quintessa Ltd, NSBRC, Stoane Lighting, The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan, Riverford Organic Farmers, Aardman, Richer Sounds, Go Ape, Wolfgang Digital and more! #EmployeeOwnership #EOT #Tax #Finance #Business

There’s nothing like getting in a room full of your EO peers to trade ideas, experience, and contacts! So join us in London next month for our latest F2F EO Exchange. Featuring a case study from Nicola Ryan MCIPD, Director of Colleague Support at Stockport-based school clothing supplier One+All, A Certified B Corporation. As well as being 100% EO, One+All is also a certified B Corp. You’ll hear plenty more about its incredible turnaround and journey to EO. Plus there’ll be brilliant breakout sessions on topics including: 🟣 Financial freedom 🟣 Governance 🟣 Rewards & incentives 🟣 And more! Taking place on 17 Sep, the event’s hosted at PwC’s 7 More London Place office. Places fill up fast, so be sure to sign up now! ➡️https://lnkd.in/eN2qqksh #EmployeeOwnership #Finance #Reward #Governance #Business

You’ve only got 2 weeks left to enter the UK Employee Owned Awards! That’s right, nominations officially close on Friday 6 September. But that still leaves you plenty of time to get your submissions in. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of handy prompts about what the judges are looking for on each category page and the application form. We’ve even launched a brand-new blog about making the best impression when submitting. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eg4gFaDt In case you were still unsure about entering, this is the only year you can enter ‘Transition of the Year’ and the ‘Rising Star of the Year’ awards. And if you’re enjoying your best year as an EO business, then now’s the time to shout about it – because you won’t be able to use anything from this year as evidence for 2025’s ‘Employee Owned Business of the Year’ award. So get applying - you literally have nothing to lose and everything to gain. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/erEDQksd #UKeoAwards #eoaAnnualConference

Ready to take your role as an Employee Trustee or Director to the next level? If you’ve ever wondered what these crucial governance roles really entail, this is your chance to find out – and excel! Join our upcoming course, where you’ll learn directly from Ken Lindsay, a seasoned board expert with 20+ years of experience including with The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan. Over 5 1/2 days, you’ll dive deep into the responsibilities of your role, discover how to maximise your impact, and network with fellow EO professionals. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain actionable insights and connect with peers who’ve been in your shoes. Secure your spot not for September! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ewKQzTmH #Business #EmployeeOwnership #Governance #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership

Here’s one for you – how does a leader drive success in an employee owned business? If you’re struggling to answer – and there’s no shame in that! – maybe it’s time to develop your mindsets and bolster your business toolbox. To be a leader is to be constantly evolving. So, if you weren’t actively trying to up your game, you’d be sending out some major red flags! Here’s your last chance to join our ‘Empowering Leadership in an EO Business’ this year. Spread across 5 half-days over 3 months, you’ll benefit from focussed input, practical application, and facilitated reflections on real experiences. Plus, a detailed, tailored ‘Growth Mindset’ assessment, personal development plan, and peer-to-peer support groups. You’ll be able to tap the vast, collective knowledge from course directors and EO experts Telos Partners and J GADD ASSOCIATES LIMITED. If you’re a leader or manager of a business transitioning to EO, joining an EO business for the first time, or just want to develop your people management skills, here’s your pathway to success. Book now to start the next leg of your leadership journey this September. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/en-bhzNw #Leadership #Skills #Business #Development #EmployeeOwnership

Something special’s launching soon for our Scottish members! We’re keeping our cards close to our chest for now… But, if you’re an eoa member based in Scotland, you’re going to want to get in on this. Keep your eyes our on our socials to make sure you don’t miss this exciting new launch. #Business #EmployeeOwnership #Launch

All that and we still left out some of Helen's positions 😅 She’s Chair of the Trust Board for Hockley Mint and Independent Trustee for Parfetts / Go Local. AND she’s Chair of the Council for Yeo Valley Production Ltd! She’s also led governance reviews, created guidelines on building democratic bodies, and provided executive coaching for EO business leaders. Somehow, she manages to find time to share her wealth of knowledge and experience in an exclusive employee voice course for the eoa. ➡️https://lnkd.in/eeDD4kYx You’ve got less than a month to secure your place. Once all the slots go – they’re gone. So don’t risk missing out on Helen’s incredible insights. As you can see from the post below, the feedback has been incredible. And there’s plenty more where that came from! Book now for September 17! #Employee #Voice #Learning #Development #EmployeeOwnership

👀 We’ll soon be launching the full eoa Annual Conference programme So we can’t give you any specifics right now… But we can tell you there’s 30+ sessions! As well as our incredible keynotes, there’s also breakout and best-in-class sessions. Plus silent seminars and fireside chats. You’ll be able to build your own bespoke conference itinerary as soon as the programme goes live early next month. Until then, our lips are sealed 🤫 Keep your eyes on your inbox and our socials so you don’t miss a thing. If you haven’t already booked your tickets, get in quick. We’ve already sold over half of them! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXCQjn5d The eoa Annual Confernce is sponsored by Baxendale Employee Ownership #eoaAnnualConference

Psst… do you want to know how to turbocharge employee engagement in your EO business? It’s all about amplifying their say. Empower employees to be part of the solution for emerging challenges or opportunities and you’ll boost engagement in no time. But how do you empower employees to begin with? You’ll need to learn how to represent and develop their voice. That’s where our exclusive course comes in – but you’ll have to book quick. There are only a few spots left for September! You’ll be taught by Helen Moreton PCC. As well as spending 18 years at John Lewis Partnership, Helen owns her own business, Boombox Consulting. She’s also the Chair of the Co-Owner Council for both Riverford Organic Farmers and Go Ape AND holds Independent Trustee positions at LUSH, Architype, and Espace Global Freight Ltd, as well as serving as Chair of the Trust Boards for Go Ape and Turley. So when we say Helen is an EO expert with a wellspring of proven sector experience, you know we’re not exaggerating. And we’re not the only ones! Here’s what previous attendees have said: “Helen did a fantastic job of engaging everyone and the whole course was extremely professional and well run.” “I feel I accelerated our EOT journey by years as a result of the pearls I picked up from Helen and other participants.” “Helen was absolutely brilliant. She ran the course amazingly. My colleagues are really looking forward to taking the course in September.” You can benefit and learn from all her insight and experience this September. There’s a reason why the course has been changing EO businesses for the better for years now. Book now to avoid missing out! ➡️https://lnkd.in/eeDD4kYx #Culture #Engagement #Voice #Inspiration #EmployeeOwnership

🏭 Strengthening UK Industry through Innovation and Employee Ownership 🚀 Delighted to contribute an interview this new paper from David Connell at Cambridge Judge Business School that highlights the urgent need for the UK to rethink its innovation and industrial policies to drive sustainable economic growth. One powerful solution? Employee Ownership. EO businesses not only boost productivity and engagement but also have the potential to create a resilient industrial base, akin to Germany’s Mittelstand. With the right government support—especially in funding for R&D and high-growth SMEs in STEM sectors—EO could become a cornerstone of the UK’s economy. By prioritising #employeeownership and innovation, we can ensure long-term stability, growth, and global competitiveness for UK businesses and reverse the current 'incubator economy' trend. eoa working hard to champion policies that will enable our businesses to thrive! https://lnkd.in/eax36xKH #UKInnovation #EmployeeOwnership #IndustrialPolicy #EconomicGrowth