Harworth Group plc

A huge thank you to all the commercial property agents who joined us for a fantastic event in Leeds this morning. It was great to connect, share insights, and introduce Gascoigne Interchange - Yorkshire’s newest rail-connected industrial and logistics site. With the potential to accommodate a 1 million sq ft building and direct access to rail sidings, this site represents a game-changing opportunity for the region’s logistics market.   Discover more here - https://lnkd.in/etw3zhEC   Contact Chris Davidson for further information on the site.

Harworth Full Year Results Announcement: Operational outperformance, strong returns and continued EPRA NDV growth Today is the day that we announce our Full Year Results for the year ended 31 December 2024.  Lynda Shillaw, Chief Executive of Harworth, commented: “Harworth delivered record revenue and land sales in 2024, generating significant value gains, with EPRA NDV up 8.5% year on year. Our strong total accounting return of 9.1% is yet again among the best in the sector and the result of management actions, consistent with our focus on driving value as we continue to progress our sites through development. This included two landmark land sales to Microsoft for a hyperscale data centre and Frasers Group for their global headquarters, alongside record residential plot sales. Our performance continues to demonstrate the resilience of our through-the-cycle business model and highlights our ability to capitalise on emerging sectors, such as data centres, to accelerate our sites. The last four years of investment in strengthening our business to enable growth is bearing fruit and the business is performing across the board. “While we remain cautious in light of the current macro-economic backdrop, our financial flexibility and careful capital allocation, and alignment to structurally undersupplied sectors fundamental to the UK’s growth, mean we are well placed to navigate uncertainty. “Our consented pipeline and land bank and our ability to deliver at scale are significant strengths against a backdrop of site scarcity in our regions, and a planning system that remains sluggish as the reforms introduced by the government bed in. With a significant number of our sites coming on line for development, we are well positioned to continue to deliver strong returns, creating long-term value for our investors as we recycle capital to unlock the material underlying value of our land bank and increase the development of modern Grade A Industrial & Logistics assets. All of these actions provide the foundations for achieving our targets of £1bn of EPRA NDV by the end of 2027 and growing our core Investment Portfolio to £0.9bn by the end of 2029.”     Here is a link to RNS (Regulatory News Announcement) in full. https://lnkd.in/eXgiGXH8

🌳 Community Tree Planting in Northumberland 🌳   Alex Standerwick MRICS FAAV, our Natural Capital Manager, spent two sunny days in Northumberland hosting community tree planting events as part of Harworth’s latest land regeneration project at Highthorn Woodland Planting.   This initiative wasn’t just about planting trees - it was about bringing people together, regardless of age or background, to foster a sense of collaboration and community. The event gave participants a real sense of ownership over the woodland, and we hope it will inspire them to become long-term custodians of these trees, watching them grow and thrive for years to come.   We were thrilled to welcome three local primary schools to join in! It was a fantastic opportunity for children to gain hands-on experience and understand how trees contribute to clean air, biodiversity and climate regulation. Engaging the younger generation today means we’re planting the seeds for a future where environmental stewardship is a core value.   Huge thanks to Kids Plant Trees and Savills Forestry for their support in making this event a success. It was heartwarming to see so many people, young and old, come together to create a community asset that will continue to grow and benefit the local area for generations.   Together, we planted over 500 trees. 🌱   The wider planting scheme is ongoing and should be completed by Spring. Once finished, the site will open to the public with designated walking routes throughout the woodland.   Northumberland Forest said; “The Great Northumberland Forest is an initiative to increase tree cover across Northumberland ranging from individual trees through to larger woodland creation schemes. The Harworth scheme at Highthorn is a great example of a larger woodland creation scheme which has been well designed delivering a new multiple-purpose woodland which provides new walking routes for local communities, native woodland to increase biodiversity and an element of more productive woodland which will provide the raw material to support the regional economy".   #Harworth #Sustainability #Community #TreePlanting #EnvironmentalStewardship #GreenFuture #Northumberland #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #LandRegeneration

We were delighted to host our first Planning Thought Leadership event in South Yorkshire last week. It’s an exciting time for the planning sector, with the Planning and Infrastructure Bill announcement yesterday and the Devolution Bill expected to follow soon. This event brought together industry experts for insightful discussions and valuable networking opportunities. We kicked off the event with a panel discussion, chaired by Joanne Neville, Regional Head of Planning, Yorkshire and Central, featuring: • Richard Sagar, Partner at Walker Morris Solicitors • Hannah Richardson, Director at Spawforths • Ryan Shepherd, Senior Development Manager, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority • Alastair Curran, Head of Planning and Place (Chief Planning Officer) at Bassetlaw District Council They shared their perspectives and key insights ahead of the recent Planning and Infrastructure Bill announcement. The morning session also covered how Harworth is addressing the growing need to understand the environmental impact of our developments, particularly in relation to emissions. Rob Haslam, Regional Head of Planning (North West) and Owen Roper, Harworth’s Sustainability Analytics Manager, led the session, detailing the processes we follow to capture and report this extensive data. The final session featured speakers Adrian Spawforth, Managing Director at Spawforths, Richard Walshaw, Director at Nineteen47, and James Fairweather, Director at Pegasus Group. Alongside Stuart Ashton, Group Head of Planning at Harworth - they provided an in-depth look at the entire masterplan process, from concept to the delivery challenges. A big thank you to everyone who attended, and we look forward to hosting our next event. #PlanningThoughtLeadership #UrbanPlanning #InfrastructureDevelopment #PlanningAndInfrastructureBill #DevolutionBill #SustainabilityInPlanning #EnvironmentalImpact #SouthYorkshire Eleanor H.

Accelerating action for gender equality. This International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on the progress made here at Harworth, while recognising the journey ahead. Read Kate Morris-Bates, Harworth’s Group Resources and Transformation Director’s thought leadership piece on the importance of driving gender equality and building a future of opportunity for all. https://lnkd.in/ehkBemJR #IWD2025 #GenderEquality #AccelerateAction #ThoughtLeadership 

Lynda Shillaw was delighted to be a panellist at the International Women’s Day 2025 Real Estate Balance thought-provoking event, in partnership with DAC Beachcroft, last night (Thursday 6th March) in Manchester.   Although we’ve made great strides, true inclusivity in the real estate sector still requires ongoing effort, collaboration, and fresh ideas. At this event, Lynda joined an inspiring group of panellists and attendees to discuss practical ways to advance gender equality, empower women, and create more inclusive spaces across all roles in the industry.   The conversation focused on how we can overcome challenges, build diverse talent pipelines, and create workplaces that truly support everyone.   Real Estate Balance is the real estate industry member body campaigning for equity, diversity and inclusion. It was originally set up by a group of women and men in the real estate industry to address the gender imbalance at senior levels in property organisations.   Lynda was thrilled to share the panel with other industry leaders and changemakers: Liz Donnelly - Legal Director, DAC Beachcroft, Chithra Marsh – Director, Buttress, Rachel Dickinson – Head of Maintenance North, Tesco and Joey Patrick - Partner, Stace LLP. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #Leadership #GenderEquality

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, Green Street News: Europe has brought together inspiring voices from senior women in real estate, including our CEO Lynda Shillaw, who shares her insights on leadership, diversity, and the future of our industry.   From breaking barriers as a FTSE 250 CEO to championing inclusive workplaces, Lynda’s reflections are both inspiring and practical. Her advice? Take the opportunities that excite (and scare) you – because you may regret it in years to come if you don’t.   She also reminds us that real estate is an industry full of opportunity, spanning everything from finance to sustainability, engineering to placemaking. Encouraging diverse talent into these roles, and supporting them throughout their careers, is how we can create lasting change.   Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/ghH-8TMr   #InspiringWomen #RealEstate #Leadership #IWD2025 #DiversityInRealEstate

We are looking forward to hosting a Thought Leadership: Focus on Planning event next week in South Yorkshire! It is an exciting time for Planning, with two new major pieces of Legislation on the horizon, this event will bring together industry experts for insightful discussions and networking opportunities. For more information please email marketing@harworthgroup.com. Joanne Neville / Eleanor H. / Rob Haslam

Proud moment for Harworth Group plc as we’re recognised as the top performer for Women on Boards in this year's FTSE Women Leaders Review, this is the government-backed, business-led voluntary initiative focused on increasing the representation of women on Boards and Leadership Teams in the FTSE 350 and 50 of the UK’s largest private companies. This accolade highlights our commitment to driving change in gender distribution and diversity across our organisation. As a newly joined FTSE 250 company in September 2024, we're looking to set the standard for gender equality and lead the way for others to follow. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gPS-jHEG #Leadership #Diversity #GenderEquality  

Today at Property Week #IANDLCONF, our Chief Executive, Lynda Shillaw, joined an expert panel to explore how UK government policy changes will reshape the sector. With land use, infrastructure, and tax reforms on the horizon, one thing is clear – long-term planning and investment are critical for sustainable growth.   At Harworth, we are committed to developing future-ready industrial and logistics hubs that align with a rapidly evolving economy. Today’s discussions reinforced the need for collaboration between government, developers, and industry leaders to ensure policies support sector growth. Key discussion points included:   🔹 Balancing Land Priorities – How do we safeguard industrial & logistics spaces amid rising housing demand? 🔹 Infrastructure & Investment – Will the sector receive the backing it needs as government priorities shift? 🔹 Tax and regulatory changes – How important is collaboration between government, developers, and industry leaders in ensuring policy supports the logistics sector’s evolution?   A huge thank you to the other panellists Jason Rockett (Potter Space), Simon Carter (British Land), Jason Longhurst (Prologis), and Fergus Harradence (Department for Business & Trade) for an insightful discussion.   #PropertyWeek #IndustrialAndLogistics #GovernmentPolicy #Infrastructure #SustainableDevelopment #Harworth