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History
Where we started, to where we are now...
Scroll through the history of the Family Business community. Go back to the beginning in 2014 where our idea came to life, and see how far we have come.
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2014
Founded by Dave Clarkson & Sue Howorth
Insight events – storytelling, learning & Knowledge transfer
Signposting to relevant support
Collaboration with other family Businesses
2017
Became limited company 1st July 2017
Held first Family Business Awards & National Conference
Secured partners on a retained basis
Working across Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire & Lincolnshire
Sue transitioned to work FT in the business supported by freelancers and associates
2019
Dave transitioned to work FT in the business
Implemented our future vision to be the most trusted Family Business Network in the world
Announced inaugural North West Family Business Awards Engaging with over 1500 family businesses across the UK
Employed first FTE alongside our growing freelance team
2020
Held our inaugural North West Family Business Awards
Adapted business due to Global Pandemic
Introduced services lines to deliver support to family businesses inhouse rather than sign post out
Held our inaugural Global Symposium
Grew our internal team support
Engaging with over 2500 family businesses across the UK and rest of world
2022
Changed our name to The Family Business Community
Increased presence across UK with Family Businesses
Held the first Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards
Subscription launched for family businesses across the UK
Engaging with over 3000 family businesses across the UK
2014
Founded by Dave Clarkson & Sue Howorth
Insight events – storytelling, learning &
Knowledge transfer
Signposting to relevant support
Collaboration with other family Businesses
2017
Became limited company 1st July
Held first Family Business Awards & National Conference
Secured partners on a retained basis
Working across Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire & Lincolnshire
Sue transitioned to work FT in the business supported by freelancers and associates
2019
Dave transitioned to work FT in the business
Implemented our future vision to be the most trusted Family Business Network in the world
Announced inaugural North West Family Business Awards Engaging with over 1500 family businesses across the UK
Employed first FTE alongside our growing freelance team
2020
Held our inaugural North West Family Business Awards
Adapted business due to Global Pandemic
Introduced services lines to deliver support to family businesses inhouse rather than signpost out
Held our inaugural Global Symposium
Employing team rather than freelance support
Engaging with over 2500 family businesses across the UK and rest of world
2022
Changed our name to The Family Business Community
Increased presence across UK with Family Businesses
Held the first Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards
Subscription launched for family businesses across the UK
Engaging with over 3000 family businesses across the UK