Posted on 04/06/2026 A new survey is gathering evidence on the finance and investment needs of employee owned businesses to help shape the support for a stronger, thriving sector.
Posted on 22/05/2026 HMRC has issued new Self Assessment guidance on Employee Ownership Trust disposals, while also clarifying key technical questions on EBT contributions, irrecoverable deferred consideration, and the availability of BADR where EOT relief is withdrawn.
Posted on 14/05/2026 Members have approved a vote to strengthen member voice, sharpen our Board focus, and future proof the eoa as we work to propel employee ownership into the mainstream.
Posted on 05/05/2026 Northern Ireland has officially announced its twentieth business to transition to employee ownership.
Posted on 01/05/2026 EO Canada, one of our counterparts across the Atlantic, has secured government support for extended tax reliefs on its version of the Employee Ownership Trust.
Posted on 30/04/2026 After many exceptional entries and some very tough calls, we’re thrilled to reveal the shortlist for this year’s UK Employee Ownership Awards.
Posted on 29/04/2026 The eoa has strengthened the leadership capacity of its Board with the appointment of a Vice Chair.
Posted on 27/04/2026 The latest employee owned sector stats reveal steady growth, but to maintain momentum and propel EO into the mainstream, we need your support.
Posted on 22/04/2026 eoa member Kambe Events – the company behind independent festival Shambala – has become the UK’s first festival to transition to employee ownership.
Posted on 09/04/2026 We’re thrilled to announce Philippa Tuttiett as keynote speaker for the inaugural eoaLive! event taking place at the Library of Birmingham on Wednesday 10 June.
Posted on 02/04/2026 Business consultancy RTC North has become the first ever company limited by guarantee to transition to employee ownership.
Posted on 19/03/2026 Business founders are being encouraged by HMRC to submit their Self Assessment tax returns as soon as possible if they’re applying to pay tax in instalments. Keep reading to discover more.
Posted on 11/03/2026 2026 sees the employee owned sector step into its most ambitious era to date. There’s no better way to help drive the shift than EO Day.
Posted on 09/03/2026 The eoa continues to press Employee Ownership Trust asks with Government on behalf of our members following the reduction in CGT relief.
Posted on 24/02/2026 Tickets are now live for our brand-new eoaLive! event featuring the UK Employee Ownership Awards taking place at the Library of Birmingham on Wednesday 10 June.
Posted on 18/02/2026 The eoa has submitted a final response to the government’s call for evidence on business support for mutuals.
Posted on 11/02/2026 The eoa is moving to Manchester, marking a new chapter and supporting the delivery of our sector growth strategy.
Posted on 09/02/2026 A new white paper written by members of the eoa provides an in-depth introduction and examination of our propriety EO Mindset as a practical and theoretical framework for understanding what it means to be an employee owner.
Posted on 05/02/2026 Despite a pause in Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) deals due to a need for greater clarity on Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief changes, positivity around the model and its impacts is in full flow.
Posted on 03/02/2026 Celebrate success, recognise best practice, and showcase how you’re Owning It by submitting to the UK Employee Ownership Awards 2026.
Posted on 19/12/2025 An update for eoa members providing clarity on Capital Gains Tax changes following the eoa’s meeting with HMRC and the Department for Business and Trade.
Posted on 12/12/2025 We’re urging eoa members to support our response to the Department for Business and Trade’s call for evidence on business support for mutuals (which includes employee ownership).
Posted on 09/12/2025 We’re thrilled to welcome another crop of talented EO champions to the eoa Membership Council.
Posted on 04/12/2025 In only seven days, we’ve moved from being blindsided by a 50% cut to CGT relief on sales to EOTs to working with members, advisers, and government on a strategy to keep viable EOT deals moving. Here, we answer your most pressing questions.
Posted on 27/11/2025 The UK Government has today confirmed its continued support for employee ownership as a strategic business succession option – while adjusting the fiscal treatment of Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) to reflect wider economic pressures.
Posted on 25/11/2025 We’re delighted to officially reveal the winners for the 2025 UK Employee Ownership Awards.
Posted on 13/11/2025 Helen Moreton shares what it takes to build real dialogue, let go of control, and make employee voice a positive force for connection and growth.
Posted on 06/11/2025 Governance is the glue that holds employee ownership together. In this exclusive interview with EO experts Simon Fowler and Jane Mitchell, we discuss the ins and outs of great governance.
Posted on 28/10/2025 After some excellent entries and very tough decisions, we’re delighted to officially announce the shortlist for this year’s UK Employee Ownership Awards.
Posted on 09/10/2025 In a milestone moment, Parfetts – a powerhouse employee owned business and Trustee member of the eoa – has expanded its national presence with a ninth cash and carry depot.
Posted on 07/10/2025 We spoke to One + All Chairman Donald Moore about how the move to employee ownership not only saved the business but unlocked a model for better business.
Posted on 25/09/2025 MPs call Employee Ownership Trusts in Ireland a “no-brainer”
Posted on 23/09/2025 2024 was a record year for employee ownership and mutuals, with new data and government backing driving growth through the EOA and Ownership Hub.
Posted on 05/09/2025 Employee ownership delivers dignity, productivity and resilience, but how do we ensure more people benefit? That was the challenge laid down at this year’s Robert Oakeshott Lecture, delivered by Professor Joseph Blasi.
Posted on 03/09/2025 Allyson Glover, Co-Founder of Happy Business, reflects on the importance of succession planning, the lessons from Blue Flame’s award-winning transition, and why leadership and culture are at the epicentre of long-term success.
Posted on 01/09/2025 The winners of the first-ever Nigel Mason Award have been announced, celebrating powerful research and continuing the legacy of a true authority on employee ownership.
Posted on 11/08/2025 The future of the high street is employee owned as The Entertainer joins John Lewis, Lush, and Richer Sounds to become the latest major retailer to make the move to EO.
Posted on 11/08/2025 The launch of the Small Business Plan offers a slew of support for Britain’s SMEs. With the vast majority of EO businesses falling into this category, what does the plan have to say about employee ownership?
Posted on 04/08/2025 For almost fifty years, the eoa has convened and championed the employee owned sector. We’ve now restructured, honed our focus, and are fully dedicated to propelling EO into the mainstream.
Posted on 21/07/2025 We’re delighted to announce that Be Caring has become the latest major employee owned business to become a Trustee member of the eoa.
Posted on 18/07/2025 Wales is aiming to reach one hundred employee owned businesses after surpassing the target set by Welsh Government in 2024.
Posted on 09/07/2025 Nominations have officially opened for the prestigious UK Employee Ownership Awards 2025 sponsored by Baxendale Employee Ownership.
Posted on 12/06/2025 It’s a time of exciting change at the eoa as we welcome three new faces to the eoa Membership Council (EMC).
Posted on 11/06/2025 Taking place on Monday 1 September at Bayes Business School in London, this year’s Robert Oakeshott Lecture will dive into the relevance of employee ownership for society and democracies – exploring research and an exciting future for EO.
Posted on 10/06/2025 This week, the eoa were among those invited to attend a reception for co-operatives and mutuals at No.10 Downing Street where the government reaffirmed its commitment to doubling the size of the sector.
Posted on 28/05/2025 Join 850+ changemakers for two days of powerful connection, insight, and action at the UK’s flagship EO event. The journey to ‘Owning the Future’ starts now.
Posted on 20/05/2025 The move strengthens and supports the eoa’s ongoing international policy work and creates stronger ties with our partners in the US.
Posted on 09/05/2025 For the first time, a comparative guide to employee ownership models around the globe has been published in a resource supported by the eoa and aimed at policymakers and practitioners.
Posted on 09/04/2025 HMRC has now published its guidance on the legislative changes to employee ownership trusts (EOT). There’s undeniable progress, but key ambiguities are cause for concern.
Posted on 08/04/2025 A new independent report shows that removing financial barriers will unlock growth for mutuals and co-operatives and deliver on Labour’s manifesto.
Posted on 12/03/2025 There’s only 100 days until EO Day 2025. So, mark your calendars for Friday June 20, appoint an EO Day lead, assemble your team, and plan your activity as you look to share your #eoSmile.
Posted on 12/02/2025 The time is now to explore employee ownership (EO) succession to help retain employees and capacity in the care sector, asserts a White Paper published by Care England supported by the eoa.
Posted on 30/01/2025 The UK government has progressed measures to safeguard the integrity of employee ownership trusts (EOT) through the Finance Bill, incorporating some amendments after sustained engagement with the eoa.
Posted on 23/01/2025 Believe it or not, but there’s only five months until EO Day 2025 – and we’re excited to reveal this year’s sponsor and theme.
Posted on 03/12/2024 A new report from employee ownership thinktank Ownership at Work and eoa supporter member ThinCats asserts that the EO sector has a significantly higher percentage of businesses that are ‘Robust Growth Champions.’
Posted on 03/12/2024 eoa International Ambassador Graeme Nuttall OBE has been in Australia advocating and raising awareness for the employee ownership trust model he helped to popularise in the UK.
Posted on 26/11/2024 The winners of this year's prestigious UK Employee Ownership Awards have been revealed during a gala dinner during the eoa Annual Conference.
Posted on 30/10/2024 The EOT has been future-proofed in the Autumn Budget 2024 through reforms securing its integrity and ease of use, actioning recommendations proposed by the eoa, as well as muting speculation that its tax incentives were at risk.
Posted on 16/10/2024 After some very tough decisions, we’re delighted to officially announce the shortlist for this year’s UK Employee Ownership Awards.
Posted on 19/09/2024 Kellogg College is seeking submissions for the first inaugural Nigel Mason Award, which has been established using a bequest to advance employee ownership research.
Posted on 03/09/2024 New award to celebrate the impact of employee ownership and cooperatives launched as Scotland reveals its new economic strategy
Posted on 17/07/2024 Ten years ago today, the employee ownership trust (EOT) gained royal ascent. Today we celebrate ten achievements linked to the EOT in the decade since.
Posted on 10/07/2024 Denmark will set up an employee ownership model with equal tax terms for businesses to transition ownership – a hugely positive result that our International Ambassador helped get across the finish line.
Posted on 03/07/2024 Nominations are now open for the prestigious UK Employee Ownership Awards, which celebrate the achievements of businesses that truly deliver people power.
Posted on 21/06/2024 From Scotland down to Cornwall, from Wales across to Hull, businesses that are growing and investing in the UK for the longer term are celebrating and raising awareness of a growing sector that is #ProudlyEO
Posted on 14/05/2024 The eoa has officially launched its manifesto calling on Government to unlock the potential of the UK’s employee owned sector.
Posted on 03/05/2024 Ireland has announced its very first employee ownership transition using the employee ownership trust model – potentially paving the way for a vibrant new era of Irish employee ownership.
Posted on 17/04/2024 Scott and Fyfe, a pioneering technical textiles company, has announced impressive profits which it attributes in part to employee ownership.
Posted on 02/04/2024 Graeme Nuttall OBE has joined the eoa as International Ambassador, with a focus on developing and promoting international best practice for employee ownership.
Posted on 07/03/2024 A cross-sector report launched today in Parliament by the Future Economy Alliance calls for a dedicated UK Government Minister to overhaul economic policy.
Posted on 07/03/2024 The Spring Budget presents missed opportunities in building a more prosperous economy; developing the role of EO, and further unlocking its impacts for businesses, employees, and our wider society.
Posted on 21/12/2023 The eoa attended a meeting with Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake and the Prime Minister’s Business Adviser Franck Petitgas, as part of a collective to discuss the key issues of interest to employee owned, family and small businesses
Posted on 29/11/2023 A night of celebration was enjoyed by 800+ people at the UK Employee Ownership Awards, at the ACC Liverpool, last night (Monday 27th November 2023) with five winners celebrating success.
Posted on 21/11/2023 The eoa welcomes research that shows how many business owners will be looking to sell, divest or liquidate their shareholding over the next 10 years in the report 'Generation EO: The Great Succession Opportunity'.
Posted on 21/09/2023 The eoa has submitted its response to the government's consultation on EOTs and supported its members to do the same - as part of its policy priority to ensure the conditions for employee ownership to grow.
Posted on 31/08/2023 We have worked with our members to co-produce our policy priorities to make sure their interests and that of the EO sector is represented in our influencing work.