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The school has excellent facilities spanning a 200-acre site, set just four miles from the breathtaking North Norfolk coast. Gresham’s provides a broad and enriching education, enabling pupils to discover their own talents and develop into confident, well-rounded individuals. The Dyson Building The Dyson Building opened at Gresham’s in September 2021. Sir James Dyson, a former pupil at the school, enabled the innovative new centre for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) education. Creativity and original thinking have always been the cornerstones of Gresham’s education; the Dyson Building establishes state-of-the-art facilities to see this continue today. Music Music is at the heart of Gresham’s. The school works har d to instil and foster a love of music in pupils, providing a wide range of solo and ensemble performance opportunities at all levels. As an All- Steinway School, the facilities across the department and performance spaces are world-class. The outstanding 140-seat Recital Hall hosts many concerts, recitals and informal performances throughout the year to offer opportunities for musicians of all abilities and styles, to share their music making with the school audiences and wider communities. Sport Sport has always been an integral part of education at Gresham’s. Believing in educating the ‘whole person’ – mind, spirit and body - the school seeks to cultivate healthy and committed team players who value the importance of collaboration and leadership. They encourage all students to become involved in any of the various sports offered, and Gresham’s benefits from an enviable reputation in hockey, rugby, cricket, netball and shooting. Their teams compete at school, local, national and international level. Remarkable Alumni The school has a tradition of producing outstanding achievers in all walks of life, including architects, diplomats, engineers, musicians, sportspeople and many more. Old Greshamians have been inspiring others for generations, including renowned East Anglian composer Sir Benjamin Britten, poet W. H. Auden, biophysicist Sir Alan Hodgkin and sportsman Richard Leman. More recently, Old Greshamians making their mark and creating news headlines include international rugby players Tom and Ben Youngs, and Academy Award-winning actor Olivia Colman. New home for Prep School – Opening September 2026 The James Dyson Foundation donated £35 million to cr eate a new state-of-the- art Prep School at Holt Hall, with a brand new building incorporating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) facilities for pupils aged seven to 13. A perfect location North Norfolk is a beautiful place to live and learn. The school is located just outside the popular Georgian market town of Holt, surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Academic, art, music, drama and sport scholarships are all available. 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When the success and wellbeing of a family is directly tied to a business, decisions are made that prioritise long-term success. We all want something to hand down to our children and be proud of. Compare this to larger companies and CEO culture especially, where the priority is instead on generating fast profit as soon as possible to benefit shareholders and then departing for a new job, and you can see why people feel more trust in family- owned firms. It’s not uncommon for a Managing Director of a family company to stay there for decades, creating a real sense of legacy and trust. They won’t be trying to earn a quick buck and run away with it, and that means customers can trust those businesses to act in a way that benefits such long-term goals. As a result, the family firm’s vision is both consistent and cohesive, paving the way for more extensive opportunities for business growth and continued success. Additionally, this level of commitment fosters a more unified leadership structure and reinforces solidarity among all family members involved in running the business. This sense of loyalty often permeates throughout the organization’s staff and employees, resulting in a more cohesive and motivated team. As part- owners of the business, family members are willing to invest their own financial resources when starting new sub-ventures or during financial difficulties. This not only reduces costs and expenditures but also strengthens the financial capability of the business. The inherent desire to 55 Á Trust in family Family businesses are seen as more trustworthy by consumers, and there’s good reason for it. 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Direct Gaskets celebrates 35th anniversary Market leaders in the manufacture of gaskets since 1989, Hull-based Direct Gaskets celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024. The business is headed by a mother and daughter team, with the factory manager and production team also family. “Having been established for 35 years, we play an important role in Hull’s manufacturing sector,” a spokesperson for Direct Gaskets shared. “Whilst doing this we have also built up a strong reputation for supplying high quality products at very competitive prices and an unbeatable service. No matter if your gasket needs are a one off, or on-going – we can help.” Direct Gaskets’ highly trained workforce has the experience to always manufacture high quality gaskets and joints in semi and non-metallic materials. The business also offers an outstanding turn-around time as well as call-out service, no matter the quantity of the order. All of Direct Gaskets’ materials are sold in sheet form, or they can make bespoke gaskets cut from any desired material to your specifications. Direct Gaskets make standard tables such as ASA 150, British Standard Table ‘E’ and PN6/10/16/25 & 40, ranging from 1⁄2” to 32” for use within all types of pipe works which can be made from various materials to seal all types of liquids, gasses and chemicals. For more information on Direct Gaskets as it marks 35 years, visit https://direct-gaskets.co.uk/, email info@direct- gaskets.co.uk, or call 01482 219 655 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 55 FAMILY BUSINESS © stock.adobe.com/REDPIXEL ensure long-term success is a driving force for their willingness to contribute. However, this reliance on personal investment means that disputes can have a greater impact on the business than non-family businesses. In family-run businesses, the leadership team typically consists of family members who are willing to take on multiple roles and responsibilities to ensure the company’s success. However, the dynamics between family members, their history, and the blurred lines between family life and work can often lead to conflicts that are difficult to resolve. An example of such a dispute occurred in the early 2000’s when the founder of Indian petrochemical manufacturing company, Reliance Industries, passed away without leaving a will. His older son became the chairman and managing director, while his younger son became vice-chairman. The ensuing feud between the two brothers became public, and in 2005, their mother had to split the company, thus losing the trust and loyalty accrued by virtue of their family values. Depending on the size of the company, disputes may be able to be resolved without the burden of office politics. Encouraging regular communication among all employees can lead to speedy resolution of any issues they may face. However, some team members in certain businesses may prefer a more formal approach to communicate their concerns. In such cases, family council meetings can offer a structured platform for family members to discuss their concerns with the wider business. These meetings may or may not involve management, depending on the preferences of the business. It may help to bring in an impartial party, such as a family friend. The crucial aspect is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for family members to express their concerns and ensure that they feel heard. The flexibility and willingness of family members to go above and beyond expectations drives the continued success, enrichment, and better understanding of the industry, including the tasks at hand, employees, customers, and the present and future of the entire organization. This understanding can lead to better product and service development ideas that meet the needs of the company’s customers. Although trust is a vital component of family businesses, it may not be sufficient on its own. It is crucial to take internal rules and external corporate laws seriously to ensure good governance and management. A case in point is the 2008 resignation of Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-Hee due to his conviction for tax evasion and investigation for selling stock to his son at unfairly low prices, which highlights the significant impact of good structure and management. This leads us to perhaps the largest concern regarding family run enterprises 56 Á56 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY FAMILY BUSINESS Your Ifor Williams Trailer Distributor Trailers from Camping to 3500kg gross Sales • Repairs • Servicing • Spares Sole Distributors in Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Pickup canopies also available You are welcome to view our stock of Trailers T: 01526 860317 W: www.scott-trailers.co.uk E: office@scott-trailers.co.uk Opening hours: Mon to Fri 8am-5pm Sat 9am-12 noon Horsebox Commercial Livestock Unbraked – nepotism. Some family businesses may make the mistake of promoting family members to senior management roles, even when they lack the necessary education, experience, or skills to handle the responsibilities effectively. In such cases, it would be prudent to hire more qualified non-family members for these positions. However, this can lead to tensions within the family, making it challenging to strike a balance between family relationships and finding the best person for the job. Nonetheless, a lack of competence at the senior level can significantly affect the success of the company, as well as the retention of talent. Whilst this is often seen as the largest pitfall for family businesses, this can be turned into one of their greatest charms. Training up family members to take positions within the business is a time honoured tradition, particularly when it comes to trades. Instead of promoting family members without justification, lovingly showing them the ropes, and giving an appreciation for the product is likely to result in higher quality output. Training family members up from a young age also takes advantage of the changing perspectives with each generation. Including the next generation of family members in the leadership and workforce of a family business can increase its competitive edge over non-family firms and provide access to the younger generation’s perspectives and ideas. Find your happy place at a Tingdene residential park Residential park living is a time of freedom, financial security, and friendships. Tingdene Residential Parks offer an excellent way to enjoy your later years, whether you are beginning your retirement or seeking a lifestyle change. We don’t just sell homes; we create communities. We cater for the over 45s, retired and semi-retired, offering homes in beautiful rural, coastal, and town & country locations close to essential amenities. These settings support an active lifestyle with various sports, leisure activities, and hobbies nearby. With 30 years of experience, Tingdene delivers high-quality housing and vibrant communities. Each new home comes fully furnished with private outdoor space and parking. With 28 parks and homes to suit every lifestyle and budget, come and explore for yourself. Offering the best of Lincolnshire life Ashfield Park in Scunthorpe is a balance of town and country living. Situated on the outskirts of the town it is ideal for those wanting to retire to a quiet, leafy area while staying close to amenities. At Tingdene Residential Parks, we support you every step, from selling your home to moving in and getting acquainted with your new neighbours. And with part exchange and assisted moved schemes available you could find yourself enjoying a new lifestyle sooner than you think. To start planning your next move, call our friendly team on 01933 427815 or visit www.tingdene-parks.net for your free copy of our Beginners’ Guide to Park Home Living. F ounded in 2006, Knights Care Ltd is owned and operated by Adam Knights whose journey within the independent care sector began at just 8 years old when he secured his first ever job, sweeping up after joiners working on a Care Home in Cresswell which his father was building. Fast forward to 2001, Adam started out as an administrator in one of his father’s care homes and quickly progressed to head of Administration and then on to running his father’s company until 2006 when he established Knights Care Ltd and bought his first Care Home, Abbey Court at the age of 25. Today, Knights Care Ltd proudly owns six care homes, with their Head Office situated in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. At each of their homes they strive to provide an outstanding level of care to every single person who has entrusted their future to them. A big part of that is understanding the needs of their residents and understanding that no two people are the same. Individual health needs can mean that not all care homes are a suitable fit, this might be because of complicated health conditions, dementia, Alzheimer’s or other matters. The benefit of having multiple homes is being able to specialise, and Knights Care have recently opened specialised complex care suites in one of their homes, Randolph House in Scunthorpe. This breadth of expertise means Knights Care Group can provide for guests ranging from residential and day care, through to dementia and advanced dementia care, all the way to complex, nursing and respite care. These can be extremely trying times not only for the person going through it, but also their family, and Knights Care’s extensive expertise and experience is part of the reason why they’ve won numerous awards – from happiest workplace to excellence ratings for individual care homes, through to featuring in the East Midlands Top 200 list. They’ve even won two awards at the Care Homes Olympics 2024. Knights Care pride themselves on creating an open, positive, and inclusive atmosphere throughout the homes; somewhere where social activity is at the forefront of daily pursuits and where staff give paramount care and attention to every single person, as residents are at the heart of everything that they do. For more information visit www.knightscare.com Knights Care A home for your loved ones Our team of compassionate and dedicated professionals provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment ensuring all residents enjoy the highest quality of life. Book a visit to find out more of what we can offer: LADYSMITH CARE HOME Ladysmith Road, Grimsby North East Lincs. DN32 9ND 01472 254710 WWW.KNIGHTSCARE.COM A place where nothing is too much trouble, and everyone is treated with kindness, empathy and dignity LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 57 FAMILY BUSINESSDouble celebration for B Knight & Son Ltd of Lincoln after 150 years in business plus award nomination! B Knight & Son Ltd are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for the Family Business of the Year in the 2024 Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards! This should be no surprise as B Knight & Son Ltd has been trading since 1874, being in the Knight family for 150 years, passed through the generations delivering a personal and knowledgeable service with a well-earned local reputation for quality, professionalism and personal service. Currently under the family leadership of John, Ben and John’s daughter Helen, a traditional sawmill and business supplying manufactured timber items including fencing, handmade gates, bespoke structures, garage doors, treated timbers, hard and softwoods, garden furniture, firewood, ironmongery and treatments plus many more timber items to the retail and trade sectors, with anything timber considered. To find out more visit www.b-knightandson.co.uk 58 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY FAMILY BUSINESS Gates, Fencing, Garage Doors, Auto Gate Systems, Sawmill, Structures, Hardwood, Softwood, Treated Softwood, Decking, Cabins, Garden Furniture, Aged Oak, Building Timber, Sheet Materials, Tools & Firewood. B Knight & Son Ltd Timber Merchants & Manufacturers Bringing Timber To You Since 1874 Celebrating 150 Years t: 01522 754207 • e: sales@b-knightandson.co.uk www.b-knightandson.co.uk 30 Main Road, Langworth, Lincoln, LN3 5BJ Woolliss & Son Butchers –– AWARD-WINNING LINCOLNSHIRE BUTCHERS –– LOOKING FOR A TOP QUALITY BUTCHERS IN LINCOLNSHIRE? Look no further, we have a proven track record when it comes to providing top quality cuts of meat and home made pastries at a competitive price. We are proud of our locally sourced produce and our 5 star hygiene rating. 29-31 Mercer Row, Louth LN11 9JG. T: 01507 603230 E: orders@woolliss-butchers.co.uk W: woolliss-butchers.co.uk Quality cuts from a local family business Situated in the picturesque Lincolnshire town of Louth, Woolliss Butchers considers itself to be both very traditional and also modern. Run as a family business with John Woolliss at the helm, Woolliss Butchers employs an experienced team of bakers who freshly bake their products each day. Catering for both savoury lovers and those with a sweet tooth, not only do they serve award winning pies and meats, but sweet treats, buns and cakes out of their bakery. “Our butchery is about careful selection, professional cutting and educating people on the meat they buy, which is all sourced for quality,” explains Mr Woolliss. “We consider ourselves very traditional but also very modern, and not only offer a wide selection of quality meats, but home-made pastries and pies.” The family business is recognised by numerous local businesses as well, with local restaurants using them to source quality cuts of meat to be cooked and served to their customers. For more information visit www.woolliss-butchers.co.uk LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 59 FAMILY BUSINESS 9 Clifton Street, Stonefield Park Industrial Estate, Lincoln, LN5 8LQ 01522 546118 sales@lincolncopycentre.co.uk Lincoln Print & Copy Centre are in their 45th year in business in 2024. Started in 1979 as a partnership by David and Carole Melton, the business has been run by their daughter Karen since 2009 and still works with Print & Copy Centre Grimsby, owned and run by their son Robert. As a family run business with long standing employees, the business has a strong emphasis on building long term business relationships with customers and suppliers with the aim of ensuring the printing and design work supplied is high quality and good value, giving customers the confidence they need that the job will be done and they can return again and again. The world of print has changed so much in those 45 years, but they continue to offer a variety of print and graphic design services for business, not for profit, public sector and individuals. Leaflets and posters are the most requested items but also supplied are brochures, booklets, menus, large posters, pull up and vinyl banners, printed house plans and engineering drawings; and so much more. Continuing to keep up to date has meant in recent years a new, refreshed website, new Xerox Digital Presses for colour and mono printing and the latest equipment will be a new Canon wide format printer for rapid, short runs of posters and artwork. Lincoln Print & Copy Centre work with their customers to ensure the printing fits their needs and budget and keeping their printed information up to date. If you wonder if it can be done, call or email to discuss ideas and possibilities. For more information visit www.lincolncopycentre.co.uk 45 years of useful and creative print in Lincoln Peter Scott Shoes Britain’s smallest shoe shop is packed with shoes for all occasions. A size and style to suit all visitors, stocking Rieker, Hotter, Gabor, Sketchers, Jana, Wald Laufer and many others. Comfortable shoes: classic, modern and stylish. Oliver and Amy took over the reins in September 2021 of this well renowned local business that Philip established in 1999. The shop continued trading as Peter Scott Shoes, stocking the brands and selections you’ve come to know and love and keeping the business as a family owned business too. Find Peter Scott Shoes at 1 The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, Lincs, LN10 6ST Tel: 01526 353935 Email: peterscottshoes@hotmail.com www.peterscottshoes.co.uk PETER SCOTT 1 The Broadway, WOODHALL SPA 01526 353935 Open 7 daysNext >