The Business Growth Award is sponsored by Raworths.
Raworths delivers legal excellence to the people of Harrogate and North Yorkshire.
The firms offers specialist services covering business, dispute, property, individual and family law.
The Business Growth Award recognises businesses that have seen significant growth over the last three years, measured across financial turnover, employee expansion and market share increase.
The Finalists
Evolve Psychology Services
Evolve Psychology Services is an independent psychology and neuro-developmental clinic offering forensic and clinical services.
The clinic now has 30 clinicians, a services manager and 5 business centre staff to provide premium services.
In 2022, the clinic was awarded two NHS contracts for neuro-developmental assessments.
Evolve’s team is now able to offer 70 community assessments per month, which has seen the business grow more than 100% yearly since its foundation.
Dr Laura Powling, consultant clinical psychologist and director, said:
“We are extremely honoured to be shortlisted for the Business Growth Award. The business growth allows us to increase our capacity to provide much needed assessments and services to all the clients that are referred to us, which in turn allows them to access the appropriate support moving forward.
“We are extremely proud of the growth achievements we have made, and being shortlisted for the award is fantastic recognition and validation of the importance of the development of essential services”.
Harlow Consulting
Harlow Consulting provides detailed research to develop the client’s outputs, efficiency and effectiveness.
Harlow Consulting has seen swift revenue growth, with financial turnover going from strength to strength each year.
The team has expanded from the original two founders to seven highly-qualified staff members.
The business has also significantly expanded its office space at Cardale Park, Harrogate.
Jennifer Brennan, Director, said:
“Harlow Consulting feel very grateful to be shortlisted for the Stray Ferret Business Growth Award.
“It is great to be recognised alongside the other amazing nominees. We are very proud of our team, who have worked hard and given their all, resulting in the rapid growth we have experienced.”
Bamber & Brown
Bamber & Brown began in 2021 selling speciality coffee from a converted horse box at the entrance to Birk Crag.
Since then the company has seen exceptional financial growth and has become a hotspot for takeaway coffee.
In 2022, a horse shelter at the site was developed to serve fresh pizzas to the public.
The company has recently also acquired a premises license, which will be used to create a Prosecco Bar.
Philippa Brown, Founder, said:
“To say we’re over the moon about being finalists is an understatement! It was very unexpected and a marvellous recognition for my team’s dedication.
“I have wanted to bring back the historical old tea rooms at Birk Crag in some way for 25 years and decided it was now or never. A huge thank you to my lovely loyal and supportive customers who have made it happen!”
TMR Foods
TMR Foods, founded in 2019, supplies premium quality fish and seafood across Yorkshire.
During covid, the new business began doing private deliveries, which resulted in a loyal customer base.
TMR has since added two more vans onto the roads and established a base in Ripon to work from.
TMR Foods is now developing pre-packed ranges to supply to retailers.
Tony Rushton, Co-Founder of TMR Foods, said:
“We are thrilled to have been recognised for our hard work and dedication to providing the finest seafood from the east coast.
“As a family-run business, being shortlisted for the award is a testament to the passion and commitment of our team, and we are grateful for the support of our customers who have made this achievement possible.”
IDR Law
IDR Law is the only legal firm in the UK that deals exclusively with contentious probate work.
IDR Law began in Harrogate, but has since opened offices in Manchester and Bristol.
The team has grown from just two employees to 18 staff members in 2023.
The firm also launched ‘IDRU’ – a university-style training programme – that offers staff 24/7 learning resources curated by top barristers and legal experts.
Founder and Director, Martin Holdsworth, said:
“Despite being very well known in our sector, I’ve always thought we were not well known locally – Harrogate’s best kept legal secret! There is much to celebrate after a stellar year of growth – taking us to 15 specialist lawyers and offices in Manchester & Bristol – but it remains deeply satisfying to have been recognised in our own Harrogate backyard!
“Despite several national award nominations this year, getting a finalist listing for a local award feels very special.”
The Soundproofing Store
The Soundproofing Store provides professional soundproofing solutions on a national scale.
The company has recently began working with commercial clients in the construction sector, as well as domestic customers, which has resulted in significant growth in revenue and network.
The Soundproofing Store recently created the only soundproofing floor mat without the need for an over boarding layer. Sales of the mat amassed to over 11,000.
Tamzin Jefferson, Marketing Manager, said:
“The Soundproofing Store has seen significant growth over the last 3 years and is now the largest online only retailer of soundproofing materials in the UK.
“It has been a challenging few years for many businesses, but we’ve continued to invest in our website, the service we offer and the soundproofing solutions we supply – whilst ensuring we have a clearly defined point of difference within the market”.
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