6 roadshows delivered
Conferences across the UK and Ireland
From 658 to over 1,300 employee owners
On launch day, 658 people worked in employee-owned businesses here. Today, that number is over 1,300.
That growth did not happen by chance.
- Owners asked better questions about succession
- Advisors raised employee ownership as a serious option
- Employees saw ownership as something real, not theoretical
Feasibility studies that help owners move from interest to action
We have supported 15 companies through feasibility studies. They helped owners test the numbers, explore the structure, and decide next steps with confidence.
Apply for feasibility study supportIndustry led, Government backed
This year marked a major milestone for employee ownership in Northern Ireland. We are now supported by the Department for the Economy.
That support reflects growing confidence in employee ownership as a credible business succession and growth model.
The Department for the Economy has committed funding to encourage greater uptake of employee ownership across Northern Ireland.
Read the Department for the Economy announcementNorthern Ireland on the global radar
In twelve months, our work has travelled far beyond Northern Ireland. People across the world have tracked the pace of growth with positive feedback from Denmark, Canada, the US and more. We have taken the message across the UK and Ireland.
Northern Ireland now sits as a forerunner in the new growth of employee ownership.
A stronger board and deeper experience
Our board has grown in size and depth. That growth strengthened governance and widened the range of experience around the table.
A website built to be used
The website expanded quickly because demand required it. People wanted clear answers and tools they could use.
- More resources for owners and advisors
- New content rooted in Northern Ireland experience
- Our CGT calculator, used widely by business owners: open the CGT comparison calculator
Real stories. Real voices.
Webinars helped owners hear directly from people who have done it. They also helped advisors understand what changes, and what stays the same, after transition.
Roadshows, meetings, and shared learning
We ran 6 roadshows across Northern Ireland. We met owners, employees, and advisors face to face. We kept bringing what we learned back into practical support.
Thinking about employee ownership?
If you are exploring succession, advising an owner, or simply want to understand whether employee ownership could work for your business, start a conversation.
Email Catherine MuldoonOr email directly: catherine.muldoon@employeeownershipireland.com
