The E2E Female 100 track 2025
E2E, in association with The Independent, proudly unveils the E2E Female 100 track, a definitive index recognising the exceptional achievements of the 100 fastest-growing female-led or founded businesses in the United Kingdom, based on their remarkable growth rates over the past three years


1. Rebecca Crosby - Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd
Since being founded by Rebecca Crosby in 2005, Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries have been working closely with parents, staff, and Ofsted to deliver childcare of the highest quality, providing children with unlimited opportunities to learn, develop and grow within a safe, secure and caring environment. Their aim is for every child to be happy and healthy, enjoying their early years at the Nursery and for parents to have peace of mind that their children are in excellent hands.
- Region: Berkhamstead
- Sector: Childcare

2. Anita Dougall - Sagacity Solutions
Founded in 2005, they help organisations to transform their customer data into a structure they can use, helping them drive value from it by ensuring that every customer is treated like an individual. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality solutions and data services that minimise risk and maximise reward for their clients. From customer data solutions to revenue assurance and consulting, they have successfully addressed complex business challenges across multiple industry sectors, generating significant ROI and delivering substantial financial improvements.
- Region: London
- Sector: Data Consultancy

3. Caroline Plumb - Gravita
Gravita was founded in 2021, combining a talented team of strategic experts with intuitive technology. Leaving clients more time and money to achieve your ambitious business goals. Gravita joined forces with other like-minded advisors, and now we’re a full-service tech-enabled accounting partner for thousands of small and medium sized businesses. They work with growing businesses and ambitious entrepreneurs to plan better and grow faster.
- Region: London
- Sector: Financial Services

4. Elizabeth Hoefsmit - Storm People Ltd
Storm Global, led by Elizabeth Hoefsmit, is a leading aviation recruitment specialist. The company simplifies the challenge of finding pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and executives for airlines worldwide. With deep industry expertise, extensive candidate networks, and strong sector relationships, Storm Global connects top talent with leading carriers. Trusted by global airlines, the company manages one of the largest rosters of contract pilots. When airlines need top-tier professionals, they turn to Storm Global for expertise and results.
- Region: London
- Sector: Aviation Recruitment

5. Jayne McClure - The Travel Chapter Limited
The Travel Chapter is a brand that houses collections of fantastic properties in some of the best locations across the UK. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of guests each year to provide memory-filled holiday experiences. They are committed to making sure guests have the best possible experience, whether you’re booking a holiday or letting your property.
- Region: Bideford
- Sector: Travel

6. Connie Nam - Astrid & Miyu Ltd
Founded in 2012 by Connie Nam, she saw an opportunity to bring something different to the market. Inspired by her local jeweller back home in Seoul, she wanted to offer products that were full of sentiment and innovative in design, together with an experience that was personal and engaging, and most importantly to create a brand that is inclusive and empowering. A decade later and Astrid & Miyu is internationally celebrated as being more than just a jewellery brand.
- Region: London
- Sector: Jewellery

7. Clare Voyce - Minnow Films
Minnow Films Limited is a media production company based out of United Kingdom. Renowned for the quality, character and flair of their work, Minnow Films produce ground-breaking documentary and drama, at the very cutting-edge of filmmaking. Founded in 2006, Minnow is committed to making thought-provoking films of the highest quality. Today, they continue to raise the bar, working with some of the most exciting talent in the industry.
- Region: London
- Sector: Media

8. Ana Kirova - Feeld Ltd
Feeld is a dating app for the curious; for those open to experiencing people and relationships in a new way. Feeld’s ever-evolving platform creates safer, more inclusive spaces online and IRL for everyone to express and explore gender, sexuality, and desire outside of existing blueprints Our mission is to elevate the human experience of sexuality and relationships and create a world where everyone is more intimately connected to each other and themselves.
- Region: Carlisle
- Sector: Technology

9. Jade Dunkerton - Holland Cooper Holdings Limited
"Holland Cooper is a way of life. Our collections exude luxury and sensibility, we design pieces that will fit into her lifestyle and stay with her for years to come. I have set out to empower women through beautiful clothes, allowing and facilitating inner strength and power. I believe, if you look good, you feel good." "I do not just design for a season, I do not design for a trend, I design for a purpose." – Jade Holland Cooper, Founder
- Region: Cheltenham
- Sector: Clothing

10. Alison Ward - CottonConnect Limited
CottonConnect is a pioneering company with a social purpose, delivering business benefits to retailers and brands by creating a more sustainable cotton supply chain. CottonConnect has teams in Europe, South Asia and China with farm, value chain management and textiles expertise, and an extensive on the ground network. They reimagine and innovate to find solutions. CottonConnect’s 2020-2025 strategy is designed to deliver what the cotton and raw materials industry needs now, and in the future.
- Region: Surrey
- Sector: Supply Chain
11. Radhika Sisodia - Landona House Limited
Landona House is an independent, small, family-run care home for 41 older people. Dr. R. Sisodia and her husband bought Landona House in 2004. Since then, they have worked tirelessly to improve the home in every way imaginable. They provide long-term, intermediate, respite, and day care services. They are a residential home but now specialize in Dementia (EMI) care. Their residents’ needs range from simple housekeeping aid to intensive 24-hour specialist one-on-one care. Their goal is to be the best care home in Shropshire.
- Region: Shrewsbury
- Sector: Residential Care

12. Manjeet Rai - Capital Care Group Limited
Their independent care homes offer specialist care in a warm and welcoming environment for when individuals can no longer live happily and safely on their own. In each home, they highly value privacy and dignity. They encourage friends and family to visit and be part of our family. Daily activities are designed to be mentally and physically stimulating, enhancing life skills and self-worth. Their mission is to treat everyone as individuals, listen to feedback, and ensure every day is enjoyable.
- Region: Shropshire
- Sector: Residential Care

13. Natalie Campbell MBE & Charlotte Harrington - Belu Water Limited
Belu is a drinks business that puts people and the environment first. Launched in 2007, Belu’s purpose is to change the way the world sees water. In pursuit of this purpose, Belu invests all profits into saving carbon emissions, implementing a circular economy, and bringing clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene to everyone. £5.8 million has been invested in transforming lives worldwide through WaterAid. Belu delivers incredible drinks, giving conscious consumers the choice to build a better world.
- Region: London
- Sector: Consumer Goods

14. Sara Daw - The Liberti Group Limited
The Liberti Group is the parent company of the CFO Centre. The CFO Centre has been adding value to the lives of its clients since 2001 and now, it has an even bolder ambition. CFO focuses on the Numbers that Really Matter and the number that really matters to CFO is one million – because its passion and drive is to improve the lives of one million people. The CFO Centre helps entrepreneurs achieve their dreams by building their desires into strategies that create stunningly successful businesses.
- Region: Swindon
- Sector: Recruitment

15. Jill Tracey - Westwood Projects Holdings
Westwood Projects are proud to be one of Hampshire’s leading specialists in the design and installation of mezzanine floors, and workplace fit-out or refurbishment. Incorporating the latest design techniques and by using premium manufacturers of suspended ceiling and office partitioning components, their team of experienced installers will achieve the result to reflect the success of your business. Their team are dedicated to using their experience and professionalism to ensure they complete projects on time and to the agreed budget, working with transparency and integrity.
- Region: Essex
- Sector: Construction

16. Jennifer Walls - Clas-Sic Wafer Fab Limited
Clas-SiC Wafer Fab is the world’s first dedicated open foundry to manufacture Silicon Carbide power semi-conductors. They operate from their custom built and fully fitted out ISO Class 5 clean room facility, with state-of-the-art 150mm semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Clas-SiC combines some of the best and most experienced talent in the industry, state of the art Silicon Carbide facilities, unique design to manufacture processes and technical know-how to drive innovation in the semiconductor power industry.
- Region: Lochgelly
- Sector: Manufacturing

17. Imogen O’Connor - Vicon Motion Systems Limited
Academy Award®-winning Vicon specializes in accessible motion capture technology that delivers precise, reliable data for movement analysis across life science, engineering, and VFX industries. For 30 years, Vicon has revolutionized the motion capture industry, winning an Academy Award, an Emmy, and several Queen’s Awards for Export & Innovation. The company’s drive comes from the needs of customers in over 70 countries and the amazing work they do with its technology, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in motion capture.
- Region: Oxfordshire
- Sector: Technology

18. Lydia Coley - Lucy and Yak Ltd
Lucy & Yak is an independent, people-focused brand, dedicated to upholding a positive environmental and social impact; showcasing that a business can and should be done differently. Based out of Brighton and Barnsley, the brand has grown exponentially since it began in 2017. It was included in The Sunday Times 100 (2023) as one of Britain’s fastest-growing companies. Known for its signature dungarees, joyful clothing, and vibrant lifestyle products, its little square logo (with a circular mindset) represents the future of conscious living.
- Region: South Yorkshire
- Sector: Clothing

19. Darina Garland - Ooni Limited
Ooni, founded in 2012, revolutionises outdoor cooking with its award-winning portable pizza ovens. These sleek, innovative ovens allow anyone to enjoy authentic wood-fired pizzas in their garden or on the go. With a mission to unite people through great food and experiences, Ooni has amassed a global following of food enthusiasts and outdoor cooking aficionados. Its commitment to quality, design, and accessibility has solidified Ooni’s position as a leading brand in the outdoor cooking industry, inspiring culinary adventures worldwide.
- Region: Chatham
- Sector: Food

20. Helen Hale - Azebra Group Ltd
AZebra Group has been providing payroll services to contractors across all sectors since 2005. Specialising in Umbrella and CIS, the company works with many recruitment leaders, offering unchallengeable customer service and full compliance at every stage. The staff are the key to its success. Dedicated to looking after clients and contractors, they go the extra mile to ensure a transparent, easy-to-follow payroll experience. With regular legislative updates, AZebra Group operates strict compliance procedures to protect all clients and employees.
- Region: Exeter
- Sector: Financial Services

21. Claire Curran - Linaker Limited
Founded in 1993, Linaker is a leading technical specialist in engineering maintenance services. The company’s purpose is to have a positive impact on its team, clients, suppliers, and the world. Objectives include attracting and retaining top talent, innovating processes to enhance productivity and service delivery, creating value through response, flexibility, and quality, protecting the planet by achieving net zero, establishing best practice training and H&S systems, and achieving financial goals to invest in services and people.
- Region: Surrey
- Sector: Engineering

22. Susan Bowen - Digital Catapult
Digital Catapult is a deep tech innovation organisation that helps businesses grow by applying deep tech. It partners with government, industry, and academia to find solutions benefiting the UK. It demonstrates what is possible, positive, and productive with advanced technology. Nearly 300 innovators strong, it has reach across London, the South West, the North East, and Northern Ireland. Digital Catapult’s capabilities and expertise focus on significant challenges and opportunities in the UK’s economy and society, where technology provides solutions.
- Region: London
- Sector: Technology

23. Audrey Hanard - Dalberg Advisories Limited
Dalberg Advisors is a strategic advisory firm that combines the best of private sector strategy skills and rigorous analytical capabilities with deep knowledge and networks across emerging and frontier markets. The firm collaborates across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors to fuel inclusive growth and help clients achieve their goals. Dalberg Data Insights builds bridges between private data and critical social issues, creating tools to interpret data and uncover solutions in international development, humanitarian action, and social impact.
- Region: London
- Sector: Consulting

24. Tracy De Groose - William Reed Group Ltd
William Reed is a trusted digital, high-value data, and events business serving the food and drinks sector for over 160 years. Since 1862, it has focused on creating impactful connections that inspire and empower clients, leveraging the latest technology. Today, it is known for outstanding digital and print media, research, insights, exhibitions, events, awards, and conferences. Owned and led by the same family since its inception, William Reed offers a unique long-term perspective and commitment to the industry.
- Region: Crawley
- Sector: Media

25. Elizabeth Vega OBE - Informed Solutions Limited
Informed Solutions provides enterprise technology platforms and services that support large-scale digital transformation. Their clients include globally recognized public and private sector brands across sectors like Civil Defence, Healthcare, Sustainable Environment, Land Asset Management, and Digital Democracy. Their multi–Queen’s Award-winning data and AI-powered solutions help make the world safer, greener, healthier, more inclusive, and smarter. Used by millions daily, these solutions play a key role in a connected, converged world.
- Region: Cheshire
- Sector: Digital

26. Susan Blakemore - Cumbria Health Limited
Cumbria Health is proud to be a trusted healthcare provider, formerly known as CHoC, delivering primary healthcare services within and outside of hours to the population of Cumbria and beyond. It originated as an out-of-hours primary healthcare provider in 1996, covering a population of approximately 500,000 people, 365 days a year across Cumbria. From these strong roots, it has grown to offer much more than out-of-hours care, now delivering various other health services for the benefit of the patients served.
- Region: Carlisle
- Sector: Healthcare

27. Nichola Waters - Premier Holidays Limited
Premier Holidays is a privately owned, independent tour operator and part of the Premier Travel Group which was established in 1936. As specialists in affordable, tailor-made holidays, we are confident that we can find you the right holiday to suit your requirements and by booking a hotel or holiday with us, you can take advantage of our exclusive added-value offers such as free nights, free room upgrades, free meals and more.
- Region: Cambridge
- Sector: Travel

28. Sandra McAllister - Althams Travel Services Limited
Althams Travel Services is a trusted UK-based travel agency offering tailored travel solutions. With years of experience, they specialize in package holidays, flight bookings, and bespoke itineraries for leisure and business clients. Known for their customer-focused approach, Althams Travel ensures a seamless experience through expert advice and personalized service. Their dedicated team is committed to providing high-quality, reliable travel solutions, making them a preferred choice for travelers seeking exceptional service and memorable travel experiences.
- Region: Lancashire
- Sector: Travel

29. Jessica Aldersley - Beyondly Global Limited
Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) is a B Corp certified environmental consultancy and compliance scheme.
At its core, Beyondly is dedicated to preserving the planet for the future. The company assists businesses in making confident environmental choices, from compliance to contributing to a circular economy and achieving net zero. Beyondly holds the Customer Service Excellence Award, Investors in People Platinum, and BSI Certifications. It is also committed to net zero emissions through the Race to Zero initiative.
- Region: Lancashire
- Sector: Environmental

30. Catherine O'Connell - Pharmacy Supplies Limited
Established to distribute fragrance to the pharmacy sector in Ireland, PSL has evolved and significantly expanded over the years. With deep knowledge of the Health & Beauty market, PSL has a proven track record of fostering brand growth. PSL differentiates itself with a steadfast work ethic and a higher calibre service. Results are delivered, not empty promises. PSL’s objective is clear: to bring fresh thinking and innovation to brand partners, offering bespoke sales, marketing solutions, and distribution strategies.
- Region: Derry
- Sector: Pharmaceutical

31. Susan Hodgkiss CBE - William Hare Limited
World-class steel engineering & fabrication. Clients worldwide trust William Hare for superior steel framework solutions. As a leading player in the steel industry, William Hare delivers efficient steel frame solutions, fostering sustainable relationships. The company prioritizes safe practices, high-quality products, innovative engineering, and tested management procedures. William Hare values adaptability to clients’ needs. As a privately owned company, its independence ensures freedom from group or holding company restrictions, allowing full participation in projects.
- Region: Lancashire
- Sector: Engineering

32. Sharon Kaur - Sahara Care Limited
Sahara Care Homes Limited is a specialist care provider offering bespoke support services for adults and young people with complex care needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and behavioural needs. Founded in 1997, the organisation focuses on quality care, ensuring service-users receive a kind, caring, and supportive environment. Sahara Care Homes operates four homes across East London and Essex, creating enabling environments to encourage independent living. Additionally, a 24-hour emergency placement policy provides respite care for vulnerable people.
- Region: London
- Sector: Residential Care

33. Lucy Whitfield - Soane Limited
Soane’s mission is to design and make enduring, life-enhancing furniture, lighting, fabrics, and wallpapers through collaborations with Britain’s top craftspeople. Since 1997, the integrity of the manufacturing process has underpinned all Soane’s work. Every piece is made in Britain, using workshops that excel in traditional crafts. The collections include new designs and pieces inspired by antique originals. Soane has showrooms in London and New York, showcasing their commitment to British manufacturing and quality craftsmanship.
- Region: London
- Sector: Interior Design

34. Sonya Bilsborough - NCO Holdings Ltd
NCO is a leading Financial and Customer Care outsourcing partner, offering bespoke services tailored to clients’ geographical, regulatory, and customer service needs. With trained multilingual staff and cutting-edge technologies, we ensure optimal outcomes for our customers. At NCO, we prioritize understanding each customer’s unique needs, working closely to achieve the best results. Customers are at the heart of our business, shaping our philosophy and culture every step of the way.
- Region: Preston
- Sector: Financial & Customer Care

35. Eleanor Deeley - Deeley Group Limited
They are an award-winning construction and development group, based in the Midlands and operating across the UK for over 80 years. They are a unified multi-disciplinary team, delivering value to clients through skilled employees and valued contractors. As a family business, they have built trust over 80 years with sustainable and profitable partnerships. They look to a future founded on their valued heritage. Their Vision: Developing profitable, sustainable community benefits.
- Region: Coventry
- Sector: Construction

36. Sally Bradley - Olive Catering Services Limited
Olive Catering Services is an independent workplace catering company operating across the United Kingdom. They provide a variety of high-quality, tailored catering solutions, focusing on fresh food and seasonal produce. Olive is a vibrant company with a passion that sets it apart from other caterers. Their mission is to be the “Independent Caterer of Choice,” achieved by serving fantastic food prepared and served by friendly, well-trained people while managing catering services transparently for clients.
- Region: Warwickshire
- Sector: Catering

37. Angie Ma - Faculty Science Limited
Founded in 2014, Faculty helped the very best STEM PhD and Master’s graduates transition from academia to a career in data science through its Fellowship programme. Since then, Faculty has become one of the world’s leading providers of human-first AI solutions. Their work underpins vital operations for healthcare providers, retailers, energy companies, and governments around the world. Faculty’s data scientists and engineers have helped over 250 customers for more than a decade build custom, enterprise-level AI solutions to unlock value.
- Region: London
- Sector: Technology

38. Helen Woodland - Optalis Limited
Optalis provides care and support services to adults with a disability and older people in the Berkshire area, and beyond. Their aim is to provide a sustainable social care service that is known for its quality and commitment to service delivery. They want to fulfil the potential of every customer, colleague and community we work with.
- Region: Berkshire
- Sector: Residential Care

39. Antigone Loudiadis - Rothesay Limited
Rothesay is the UK’s largest pensions insurance specialist, purpose-built to protect pension schemes and their members’ pensions. Rothesay is dedicated to providing excellence in customer service alongside prudent underwriting, a conservative investment strategy and the careful management of risk. They are trusted by the pension schemes of some of the UK’s best known companies to provide pension solutions, including British Airways, Cadbury’s, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Co-operative Group, National Grid, Morrisons and talent.
- Region: London
- Sector: Insurance

40. Emma Gray - Mediplus Holdings limited
Through medical device innovation we improve patient care. They do so by working with global health care professionals to develop new and innovative, patient centric, medical devices that benefit patients and health providers. They work in the clinical areas of Anaesthesiology, Gynaecology & Urology.
- Region: Buckinghamshire
- Sector: Healthcare

41. Wendy Waddicor - Beaumont Care Homes Holdings Limited
Beaumont Care Homes provide a safe, clean, and homely environment where care, wellbeing, and comfort are prioritized. They aim to improve residents’ lives through exceptional care, maintaining dignity and respect. Beaumont offers individualized care in a non-discriminatory, inclusive setting, ensuring privacy and personal choice. The homes are committed to meeting unique needs, providing dignity, involvement, and support. With continuous training for staff, quality assurance tools, and family feedback, Beaumont strives to maintain high standards and be the best place to work in the care sector.
- Region: Chesterfield
- Sector: Residential Care

42. Catherine Whiley - Live Fashion Limited
They are a full-service fashion distribution company based in Shoreditch, London, with a network of showrooms and sales agents across Europe, the US, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. For over 20 years, their focus has been offering a multi-dimensional distribution approach, helping brands scale at an elevated level. They work as an extension of their brands’ corporate offices in the markets they manage, ensuring decisions prioritize the long-term health of each brand while achieving optimal results.
- Region: London
- Sector: Fashion
43. Julia Hainsworth-Adams - A.G.E. Nursing Homes Ltd
A.G.E. Nursing Homes Ltd provides high-quality residential care, specializing in nursing and elderly care services. With a focus on compassionate, personalized care, the company ensures each resident’s well-being in a safe, comfortable environment. Their dedicated team delivers exceptional care tailored to individual needs, fostering a respectful and supportive atmosphere. A.G.E. Nursing Homes Ltd is committed to enhancing the lives of the elderly through superior care, professionalism, and a strong emphasis on quality and dignity in all services provided.
- Region: Essex
- Sector: Residential Care

44. Kelly Macfarlane - HWM-Water Limited
HWM designs and manufactures monitoring and telemetry equipment for water, wastewater, and gas networks, along with telemetry AMR and facilities optimisation products. With over 40 years of focus on clean water and network distribution system monitoring, HWM has recently expanded into gas, water, and electricity meter consumption, gas network monitoring, and sewer, river, and flood monitoring. Their solutions help customers save time, effort, resources, energy, and cost.
- Region: Cwmbran
- Sector: Utilities

45. Susan Morrison - The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre Ltd
The Scotch Whisky Experience sits at the top of Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile, right next door to Edinburgh Castle. We’re on a mission to make the world fall in love with Scotch whisky. Having first opened to the public in 1988, The Scotch Whisky Experience was created when 19 individual Scotch whisky companies jointly invested money towards showcasing the Scotch whisky industry to international visitors.
- Region: Edinburgh
- Sector: Hospitality

46. Caroline Sharples - Dorringtons Limited
Dorringtons Limited is a renowned UK bakery with a rich history of crafting high-quality baked goods. Specializing in a wide range of products, including bread and pastries, the company serves both retail and wholesale markets. Dorringtons is committed to using premium ingredients, ensuring exceptional taste, freshness, and consistency. With a focus on traditional baking methods, they have built a strong reputation for excellence and reliability, delivering top-tier products and outstanding service to their customers.
- Region: Hertfordshire
- Sector: Food

47. Julie Dalton - Gulliver’s World Limited
Gulliver’s World Limited is a UK-based theme park operator, offering family-friendly attractions for over 40 years. Known for exciting rides, interactive shows, and themed areas, the company focuses on providing memorable experiences for all ages. With a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, Gulliver’s World has expanded to multiple locations across the UK, ensuring fun and accessible adventures for visitors. Their goal is to deliver exceptional entertainment in a safe, welcoming environment for families to enjoy together.
- Region: Derbyshire
- Sector: Resort

48. Stephanie Dobrikova - Ascenti Physio Limited
Ascenti is the leading provider of physiotherapy and mental health services - helping thousands of people to elevate their health and live active lives every day. With more than 25 years of experience serving both the public and private sectors, Ascenti is an industry-leading expert and a passionate believer in its distinct clinical philosophy. Ascenti is a dynamic and progressive company – advancing physical therapies by making them more accessible to all, raising standards and pioneering new digitally enabled physiotherapy and musculoskeletal (MSK) services.
- Region: Fareham
- Sector: Health

49. Feithlinn McCullagh - Newcel Paper Converters Ltd
Newcel Paper was established in 1973 and is a multi-award winning, third generation family-owned business, which manufactures branded and private label disposable paper products for the Foodservice, Hygiene, Janitorial and Cash and Carry sectors throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe.
- Region: Newry
- Sector: Manufacturing

50. Jackie Leiper - Embark Services Ltd
Embark’s vision is to disrupt the UK investment market so that every adult in the UK can access investments, easily and safely. Embark is a leading expert in providing platform technology solutions with a proposition that is already supporting several key white labelled partners, including large banking institutions, insurers, wealth managers and fintechs offering a Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP), Stocks & Shares ISA, Junior Stocks & Shares ISA and General Investment Account (GIA).
- Region: London
- Sector: Pensions

51. Maroulla Nicholas - Glynhill Hotel Limited
Glynhill Hotel Limited is a family-owned hospitality business with over 40 years of experience, based in Scotland. The hotel is renowned for its high-quality service, offering accommodations, event spaces, a restaurant, and a conference centre. Catering to both leisure and corporate guests, Glynhill Hotel is committed to providing exceptional experiences and ensuring customer satisfaction. The company has built strong, lasting relationships with its guests and business partners, maintaining a reputation for excellence in the hospitality industry.
- Region: Glasgow
- Sector: Hospitality

52. Clare Satchwell - Cobweb Solutions Ltd
We’re Cobweb – a modern Cloud Managed Service Provider, serving over 4,000 companies across the UK and UAE. We provide licencing, cloud solutions, cyber security, complementary software as well as managed IT and consultancy services to keep our customers’ businesses running seamlessly.
- Region: Hampshire
- Sector: IT

53. Kerry White - Symphony Healthcare Services Ltd
Symphony Healthcare Services (SHS) is a primary care organization in Somerset, providing NHS services through PMS and GMS contracts commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. SHS operates 16 GP surgeries across 21 locations. Established in April 2016, SHS addresses challenges like rising patient demand and staff recruitment by delivering sustainable, high-quality healthcare to the population, ensuring continued primary care services across the region.
- Region: Somerset
- Sector: Healthcare
54. Linda Wrout - SLW Holdings Ltd
SLW specialises in providing tailored solutions for clients, focusing on high-quality service and innovation. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, they offer a range of services designed to meet the unique needs of each client. SLW combines expertise, industry knowledge, and a customer-centric approach to deliver exceptional results. Their business philosophy revolves around building lasting relationships, prioritising trust, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for their clients across various sectors.
- Region: Tyne and Wear
- Sector: Hospitality

55. Sarah Weir - Albion & East Ltd
Albion & East operates upscale urban bars offering wood-fired artisan pizza, social food, and in-house bakeries. Open all day and late night, they serve the London millennial generation in areas where they live and work. By day, they provide bakeries and hot-desking, by night, cocktails and a cool vibe. Founded by Sarah Weir, Albion & East is a top-tier operation. Their venues include Canova Hall and Cattivo in Brixton, Martello Hall in Hackney, and Serata Hall in Old Street.
- Region: London
- Sector: Hospitality

56. Laura Fletcher - Marton Mills Company Ltd
Marton Mills is a traditional family owned weaving mill in the heart of West Yorkshire. We have a vast range of stock supported fabrics and our in house design team offer a bespoke service to meet your exact requirements. Consistent quality and exemplary service has led to Marton Mills being the largest supplier of school wear and kilt fabrics in the UK. Our fabric is used in a wide range of applications throughout the clothing and furnishing industries.
- Region: West Yorkshire
- Sector: Manufacturing

57. Nicola Holmes - Wetton Cleaning Services Ltd
Wetton, a family-run business, has grown significantly through organic growth over 30 years, driven by high client retention rates achieved through quality service. The Executive Board works closely with all departments, including Health & Safety, to maintain a high-class professional approach while upholding family values. Their passion for proficiency is reflected in exceptional client retention, with some partnerships exceeding 20 years.
- Region: Kent
- Sector: Cleaning

58. Sharon Kuligowski - Dunphy Combustion Ltd
- Established in 1964, Dunphy Combustion is a family-owned company specializing in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of combustion equipment and digital control solutions. They offer a range of products, including prefabricated, packaged boiler houses, with a focus on efficiency, innovation, and the use of renewable fuels to reduce fossil fuel consumption. Their products and services are exported worldwide, and the company has received several Queen’s Awards for Export and Innovation.
- Region: Lancashire
- Sector: Engineering

59. Nirva Patel - St. Mary’s Care Limited
St. Mary’s Care Limited operates St. Mary’s Care Home, providing nursing, residential, and dementia care services in Streatham, London. The facility offers a homely environment with various rooms and living areas designed to ensure residents feel mentally engaged and emotionally secure. Their experienced care team prepares personalized care plans tailored to individual needs, reflecting a commitment to exceptional, person-centered care.
- Region: London
- Sector: Residential Care

60. Anna Blackburn - Beaverbrooks The Jewellers Ltd
Founded in 1919, Beaverbrooks is a family-owned jeweller renowned for exceptional diamonds, jewellery, and watches. With over 85 locations across the UK, the company emphasizes a family-oriented culture, with more than one-third of employees having over 15 years of service.
- Region: Lancashire
- Sector: Jewellery

61. Angela Carus - Boughey Distribution Ltd
Established in 1964, Boughey Distribution is a leading provider of ambient grocery distribution and storage services in the UK. Operating from Wardle, Nantwich, Cheshire, the company offers comprehensive warehousing, logistics, and supply chain management solutions. As the largest employer in the local area, with 800 employees—90% residing within a ten-mile radius—Boughey is known for providing secure and stable employment. Their commitment to innovation and customer service has solidified their reputation as a trusted partner in the food logistics industry.
- Region: Cheshire
- Sector: Logistics

62. Nicola Elliott - Neom Ltd
Co-founded by Nicola Elliott in 2004, Neom are on a mission to supercharge wellbeing far and wide and hope to leave our community and planet in a better place. They celebrate differences and exist to boost the wellbeing of people & the planet. They blend 100% natural fragrances with high levels of natural or naturally derived ingredients to create effective and luxurious products for the body, bath, home and skin and they are making changes and better choices every day.
- Region: Cheshire
- Sector: Health Retail

63. Nandini Basuthakur - Procurement Leaders Limited
Founded in 2004, Procurement Leaders Limited is a London-based company specializing in procurement intelligence and networking services. They offer a platform powered by a community of over 750 global companies, enabling clients to enhance innovation and expedite idea validation. Their services include benchmarking diagnostics, strategy insights, and connections to support procurement excellence.
- Region: London
- Sector: Procurement Network
64. Kate Ross - Eight&four Group Ltd
Formerly known as the Cubo Group, eight&four Group is an independent collective of three specialist agencies: eight&four, Inkling, and Feed Films. Led by Group Managing Directors Kate Ross and Amy McCulloch, the group offers expertise in social media, content production, PR, and experiential marketing.
- Region: London
- Sector: Media

65. Trinny Woodall - Trinny London
Trinny London aims to provide individuals with the tools to be their best. With a focus on innovation and rethinking beauty routines, the brand has experienced global expansion and is recognized as one of Europe’s fastest-growing beauty companies. Highly active on social media, Trinny shares her warm, authentic and witty advice daily – whether it’s makeup application or business guidance. She encourages people to evolve, by inspiring and entertaining them in a language that resonates with how they’re feeling.
- Region: London
- Sector: Cosmetics

66. Emma Bardwell - Bardwood Support Services Limited
Founded in 2015, Bardwood Support Services Limited is a private limited company located in Wickford, Essex, England. Specializing in temporary employment agency activities, the company is committed to ethical practices, quality service, and building long-lasting client relationships. Their services include executive search, flexible staffing solutions, and 24/7 business support.
- Region: Essex
- Sector: Recruitment

67. Kate Durband - Cavalry Healthcare Ltd
Founded in 2018 by Rory McDonnell, Cavalry Healthcare is a UK-based care provider offering homecare services across the Northwest. They are committed to delivering high-quality care, supporting both clients and care workers. Cavalry Healthcare is a proud supporter of the Care Workers’ Charity, providing grants and mental health support to care workers in crisis.
- Region: Clitheroe
- Sector: Recruitment

68. Kerry-Ann Taylor - CB Solutions Ltd
CB Solutions specializes in off-site assembly of architectural solutions, including UPVC windows and doors, high-performance aluminium fabrications, and internal fire doorsets. They serve the modular and commercial building sectors throughout the UK, emphasizing safety and quality in their manufacturing processes.
- Region: East Yorkshire
- Sector: Architecture

69. Fiona Thompson - Park Air Systems Limited
Park Air Systems Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary within the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Business Sector, is a leading provider of VHF and UHF ground-to-air communication solutions for civil and defense applications. They specialize in the design, development, manufacture, installation, integration, and support of communication systems.
- Region: Cambridge
- Sector: Air Traffic

70. Sarah Watson - The Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw Company Ltd
Established in 1991, The Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw Company produces high-quality wooden jigsaw puzzles for adults. Their collection includes various styles and sizes, featuring unique themed whimsy shapes. These puzzles offer a rewarding challenge and make for unique gifts.
- Region: Wiltshire
- Sector: Consumer Goods

71. Louise Arnold - Peninsula Care Homes Ltd
Peninsula Care Homes is committed to providing exceptional care through a compassionate and dedicated team. Emphasizing safety and a homely environment, the staff focuses on understanding individual needs, ensuring dignity and empathy in all interactions.
- Region: Devon
- Sector: Residential Care
72. Tracey Wilding - Milton Hotels Limited
Milton Hotels Limited, established on February 14, 1992. Milton Hotels Limited specializes in providing hotel and similar accommodation services. The hotel is situated in Inverness, offering guests access to the scenic beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Milton Hotels Limited, through its operation of the Best Western Palace Hotel & Spa, continues to contribute to the hospitality industry in Inverness, offering quality services and amenities to a diverse clientele.
- Region: Inverness-shire
- Sector: Hospitality

73. Claire Miles - Stagecoach Group Ltd
Stagecoach Group is a market leader in delivering greener, smarter travel, with bus, coach and tram operations across the UK. They strive to be a trusted and successful public transport business and respected community partner. they do this daily by supporting our people to deliver a great personal travel experience for our customers and create sustainable growth for our investors and our communities. We have five shared values that drive our people and the brands, safety, service, integrity, enterprise, partnership.
- Region: Cheshire
- Sector: Travel

74. Jemma Freeman - Hunters & Frankau Group Ltd
Hunters & Frankau import and distribute the world’s finest cigars, and this website contains information relating to tobacco products. It is exclusively for people of legal smoking age. By entering this site, you are verifying that you are of legal smoking age in the country you are accessing it from, and you are also consenting to view information relating to tobacco products.
- Region: London
- Sector: Consumer Goods

75. Victoria Houghton - Hamilton & Inches Ltd
Hamilton & Inches is Scotland’s luxury jewellery house, with experts and craftsmen in fine jewellery, watches and silver. Since 1866, Hamilton & Inches’ distinctive workshops and iconic customer showroom in the heart of Edinburgh has brought the world’s most aspirational brands to life and crafts each gift with prestige and pride.
- Region: Edinburgh
- Sector: Jewellery

76. Rachel Corp - Independent Television News Limited
We are an independent production company with over 67 years in the business of seeking and sharing truth. Whatever we do, we’re driven by the simple belief that stories built on trust empower us all. We create award-winning factual content for major brands, digital platforms, global streamers and international broadcasters. Whether it’s documentaries, sport, news, podcasts or live events, we’re always committed to telling authentic, human-led stories and bringing truth to life.
- Region: London
- Sector: Media

77. Natalia Bowes - Bio-tiful Dairy Ltd
Biotiful has always been ahead of the time, leading the way to bring Kefir to the UK. Biotiful began in 2012 when founder Natasha Bowes decided to create a Kefir for the UK that matched the standards of the Kefir she drank daily as a child. She spent months in her own kitchen perfecting the recipe that matched the nutrition, taste and quality enjoyed back home. The mission to make natural Gut Health accessible to all.
- Region: London
- Sector: Food Manufacturing

78. Carron Henley - Spotless Commercial Cleaning Ltd
Spotless operates 900 cleaning contracts, providing a full range of cleaning services for blue chip companies, retail outlets, industrial leaders and premier commercial premises. To establish ourselves as the major UK provider of cleaning services, we have an experienced management team with a wealth of experience gained at other leading cleaning companies. For the future, we simply aim to continue working with our clients, growing by recommendation, improving our services and by really keeping in tune with our clients.
- Region: East Lothian
- Sector: Cleaning

79. Sarah Richardson - I’Anson Brothers (Holdings) Ltd
I’Anson Brothers Ltd is a long established supplier of premium animal feeds to the farming communities of Yorkshire, the North of England and the rest of the UK. Our success as a company is built upon the consistently high standards we have achieved with our livestock feed across the wide range we produce coupled with the reputation for service we have built among our customers.
- Region: North Yorkshire
- Sector: Agriculture

80. Janis Sinton - TasteTech Limited
TasteTech is a leader in micro-encapsulation, specializing in controlled release food flavorings and ingredients for the bakery, confectionery, chewing gum, and nutrition markets. Their encapsulation technology extends the longevity and controls the release of ingredients and flavors. With 22 years of UK-based manufacturing, TasteTech exports to over 30 countries. Their technical, R&D, and Quality Control teams, along with onsite testing facilities, support customer product developments, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the industry.
- Region: Bristol
- Sector: Food Manufacturing

81. Rachel Payne - Bandrum Nursing Home Ltd
Bandrum Nursing Home, located in the heart of Fife’s countryside, is one of the largest care homes in Scotland. Offering specialist adult and elderly care with 24-hour nursing support, the purpose-built home sits on 19 acres of land. Residents enjoy comfortable accommodations, a nutritious menu, and a daily activity program. Bandrum is always open to hearing from care professionals seeking their next career step.
- Region: Fife
- Sector: Residential Care

82. Rebecca Manfredi - Suncream Holding Ltd
Founded over 50 years ago by Domenico Manfredi, Suncream began with a passion for creating beautiful ice cream. Today, led by his daughter Rebecca, the Staffordshire-based family business supplies wholesale ice cream globally. Known for a mix of traditional and contemporary flavors, Suncream manufactures millions of litres annually in a BRC-rated factory, serving the retail, foodservice, and wholesale markets. With a commitment to quality, they are the ideal wholesale partner for businesses seeking top-tier ice cream products.
- Region: Staffordshire
- Sector: Food Manufacturing

83. Rosalind Benjamin - Helix International Group Ltd
Helix International Group is the parent company of subsidiaries including Firetecnics Systems (fire safety), Ark Workplace Risk (consultancy), QUOODA® (data and software platform), and Sustainware (predictive analytics). In the Property, Retail, and Services sectors, Helix and its subsidiaries focus on innovation, scalability, and customer-centric solutions. Helix delivers global business value through product innovation, client intimacy, tailored services, and outsourcing solutions for Operational Risk, Compliance, and Safety. They aim to lead by providing scalable and implementable market-driven solutions.
- Region: London
- Sector: Consultancy

84. Julie Young - Adstone Construction Group Ltd
Established in 1977, Adstone Construction is based in Droitwich, Worcestershire, with over 36 years of experience in structural steelwork. They provide integrated services, producing CE Marked steel to Execution Class 2 standards. Fully compliant with CE marking, BS ISO 9001, and BS ISO 14001, Adstone prioritizes quality and environmental management. Accredited by Constructionline Gold, CHAS, and Acclaim SSIP, they aim to be the UK’s structural steel company of choice, focusing on quality, customer satisfaction, and timely, regulatory-compliant project delivery.
- Region: Worcestershire
- Sector: Construction

85. Amanda McLaren - A.W. Hainsworth Holding Ltd
Hainsworth has been responsible for weaving the look of Iconic England ever since the company was established in 1783. Many of the famous images that have been used across the world to celebrate Great Britain are made unforgettable through the use of Hainsworth cloth including the Striking Scarlet of the Royal Guards, the ceremonial uniforms worn by the Royal Family during state occasions and the military uniforms worn during the Charge of the Light Brigade.
- Region: Pudsey
- Sector: Manufacturing

86. Heidi Mottram - Northumbrian Water Group Ltd
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the Northeast of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the Southeast of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.
We are proud to serve our customers, and we’re committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
- Region: Durham
- Sector: Utilities

87. Jennifer Whyberd - WM Armstrong Group (Longtown) Ltd
Founded in 1927, the Wm Armstrong Group is a family-run business providing haulage, warehousing, and distribution across the UK and Europe. With over 200 employees, the Group operates 100 trucks, 200 trailers, and 100,000 sq ft of warehouse space. A member of the PalletFORCE network, offering Next Day and Economy services for pallet consignments, it also sells new and used truck parts online and through its Cumbria Truck Centre and Armstrong Trucks dealerships in Longtown and Uddingston.
- Region: Cumbria
- Sector: Logistics

88. Tracy Worrall - Closomat Ltd
They believe dignity and independence are fundamental to wellbeing and that everyone has the right to live their best life. They are the only specialist UK-based manufacturer of Wash and Dry toilets, with a head office and customer support centre in Manchester. Their facilities include the UK’s only purpose-built Wash and Dry toilet and assembly site. Manufacturing in the North West for over 60 years, they combine Swiss engineering excellence and high-quality materials with British craftsmanship to create long-lasting products.
- Region: Cheshire
- Sector: Logistics

89. Alison Milam - Porta Romana Ltd
Founded in 1988, Porta Romana creates beautiful, original designs crafted by skilled British artisans. The brand has evolved into a global leader, contributing to luxury homes, yachts, hotels, and movie sets. Their design studio pushes creative boundaries, perfecting finishes and techniques, from aged plaster to mussel shell patinas. Expert artisans, including glassblowers and metalworkers, create stunning pieces with innovative methods. Each piece meets the highest standards and once completed, is branded with the Makers Mark as proof of its heritage.
- Region: Surrey
- Sector: Interior Design

90. Maria Hollins - Ann Summers (UK) Holding Ltd
Ann Summers has empowered customers for over 50 years, disrupting the high street with revolutionary toys, lingerie, and expert advice. As industry leaders, they foster an inclusive, safe space for all, championing sexual empowerment and pushing boundaries. With a diverse team and an inclusive culture, Ann Summers supports colleagues to grow, succeed, and be recognized. Their mission goes beyond transactions, aiming to inspire and create change while encouraging personal and professional development in a rewarding environment.
- Region: Surrey
- Sector: Adult Leisure

91. Ruth Chapman - Dulas Ltd
With over 35 years of experience, Dulas is an award-winning renewable energy installer and consultancy, specialising in wind, solar, and hydro sectors. Since 1982, they have been at the forefront of UK wind farm development, with engineers, planners, and consultants working on over 400MW of renewable projects. Dulas offers a complete development service for utility, commercial, community, and landowner schemes. The firm has delivered innovative energy solutions globally, including projects in Africa and Mongolia.
- Region: Powys
- Sector: Online Retail

92. Brigitte Read - Snag Group Ltd
Founded in 2018, Snagging challenges the fashion world by making stylish, comfortable clothing for every body type. We celebrate diversity with designs that fit plus-size, tall, broad, or any shape. Offering dresses, leggings, swimwear, and more, we empower our community to embrace their authentic selves. Snagging isn’t just about fashion; it’s about defying societal norms, shattering the mould, and promoting self-expression. Our mission is to make fashion accessible, comfortable, and empowering for all.
- Region: Livingston
- Sector: Clothing

93. Lisa Lovatt - Ping Europe Ltd
PING is a family-owned company founded in 1959 in the garage of Karsten Solheim. Karsten’s frustration with his putting inspired him to design a putter, which made a "pinging" sound when striking a golf ball. Today, PING is synonymous with innovation, quality and service in the world of golf. PING Europe Limited is a subsidiary company of its parent company PING which operates in Phoenix, AZ.
- Region: Gainsborough
- Sector: Retail

94. Rebecca Lloyd - Charlies Stores Ltd
Charlies is an independent, family-run retailer with 9 stores across Wales and the borders, plus a growing online presence. Stocking over 77,000 products for home, garden, and outdoor living, the company has grown since its first store 35 years ago, staying true to its commitment to quality and value. From its beginnings as an army surplus store in Newtown, Charlies expanded to a flagship store in Welshpool and a large warehouse and head office in 2018.
- Region: Powys
- Sector: Online Retail

95. Emily Shelley - PA Media Group Ltd
PA Media is the leading multimedia content provider and national news agency in the UK and Ireland, delivering text, pictures, video, and data to newsrooms nationwide. Beyond its core news services, it offers sports data, entertainment guides, photo syndication, and media training. PA Media serves a wide range of clients, including national and regional media, broadcasters, and digital platforms. It also supports commercial, government, and non-profit organisations, providing information and communication solutions.
- Region: London
- Sector: Media

96. Tamsin Woodhouse - The Millbrook Garden Company Ltd
Millbrook Garden Centres, established in 1979, is a family-run business with locations in Crowborough, Gravesend, and Staplehurst. Founded by Dick and Sue Allen, it is now led by Sue’s daughter, Tammy, who took over as Managing Director after Dick’s passing in 1997. Committed to family values and customer service, Millbrook provides a wide variety of plants and gardening products in a welcoming environment. The company continues to expand while staying true to its roots as an independent business.
- Region: Kent
- Sector: Garden Retail

97. Susanna Rendall - Boxford Group
The Boxford Group is a family-owned group of companies which originated in 1938 from a 120-acre apple farm in Boxford, Suffolk. Bill and Devora Peake created a legacy for the next generation who have now expanded and diversified the businesses further and continue to work in them together with their talented teams of managers and staff. There are now three well established companies within the Group which jointly employ up to 600 staff.
- Region: Essex
- Sector: Agricultural

98. Gina Citroni - Amplicon Group Holdings Ltd
Amplicon, founded in 1972 and based in Brighton, UK, specializes in industrial computers, data communication, and measurement and control systems. It serves aerospace, military, transport, security, and automation sectors, offering rackmount computers, storage servers, and industrial monitors. Its in-house engineering team provides custom solutions, ensuring compliance and quality through a state-of-the-art EMC test facility. With over 50 years of experience, Amplicon supports UK manufacturing, delivering reliable and innovative industrial technology solutions.
- Region: Brighton
- Sector: Technology

99. Pamela Lees - Dennis Williams Limited
Dennis Williams, established in December 1955, provides hair and beauty professionals with a cash-and-carry wholesale solution focused on personal service and commitment. The company has grown significantly, maintaining large stockholding and processing facilities to meet salon demands. By upholding its founding principles, it ensures high standards, offering cost-effective and professional service. As one of the UK’s largest independent suppliers, with 50 years of experience, Dennis Williams allows customers to purchase from nine stores or online.
- Region: West Yorkshire
- Sector: Wholesale

100. Beth Boughton - Ubico Limited
Ubico is an environmental services company, wholly owned by and providing services for its local authority shareholders. Its mission is to keep spaces and places clean and green for every resident, visitor, town, village, and community. It provides an extensive range of services, all under one umbrella, delivering a high-quality service to its shareholders.
- Region: Gloucestershire
- Sector: Environmental