1st July 2024
Recently, businesses met at York St John University to learn about the most successful companies in York and North Yorkshire.
The Top 100 list from York Press, York St John University, and Make It York has now been expanded to include North Yorkshire, and of course, we were there. It was a very successful day, with the university vice-chancellor describing the Top 100 as “a celebration of the best businesses in the region”.
The rankings were based on turnover, profit, growth rate, and staff headcount, using filed information from companies headquartered in York and North Yorkshire.
We are extremely delighted to announce that we were recognised as the 'One to Watch' at the York Press Top 100 Business Awards. As part of the Skipton Group, SBF reported record profits of £9.6 million in 2022, a 32% increase from the previous year.
Greg Bell, CEO at SBF, said: “This achievement is a direct result of the dedication and hard work of the entire SBF team. Here at SBF, we recognise our people as the true stars of the show and, for me, fostering a supportive and empowering work environment is crucial to delivering exceptional service. 2023 has been a year of remarkable achievements for us and this award is a testament to our incredible team, our unwavering commitment to supporting UK SMEs, and our dedication to building a stronger, more vibrant business community. We're excited for what the future holds and remain steadfast in our mission to empower entrepreneurs and fuel the success of UK businesses.”
Even though we are a well-established business, we've undergone significant transformations in recent years. Investing heavily in streamlining our operations, supporting communities through our Communities Matters Scheme, and forming strategic charitable partnerships. We're thrilled that these efforts have been recognised.
These achievements reflect our commitment to continuous improvements. We’re proud that our efforts are being acknowledged and look forward to building on this momentum for even greater success in the future.
Mel Nally, our brand ambassador for the day, picked up the award on our behalf.