WCF Ltd Our Brands Our Company Our Mission Jobs Investment Contact Investment Future Responsible Investment We are actively looking to generate additional income streams and acquire family owned businesses looking for a sustainable succession plan. We think we offer a more responsible approach to investment than Private Equity Investors or Venture Capitalists. We’re not sector driven but we are looking for businesses that broadly meet the following criteria: A 5-year track record of steady, profitable and sustainable growth Is generating a return on sales of at least 5% per annum, with a minimum net profit of £100,000 per annum Has less than average staff turnover, with high levels of employee engagement Has an owner who wishes to have continuous involvement in their business post disposal for a negotiated period of time Has a preference to have the existing management team as a key component of any future succession planning Needs assurance that employees are looked after under new ownership What could we offer to you if we acquired your business? Legacy – preservation of your brand and heritage; provision of a future for those people who have helped you build it Business Continuity – opportunity for you to continue to be involved in the business (if you choose) after the sale Investment – funds available to finance future growth, innovation and investment in your people Succession Support – coaching, strategic input and governance to allow you to hand over to the next generation of your choice Responsibility – long term, steady and sustainable approach Employee Ownership – opportunity for your team to own a small stake in the business they have helped you to create and to share in its success Values Driven Culture – our Guiding Principles set the tone for how our people behave and puts our employees at the heart of our decision making If any of the above applies to you and you want to discuss further please email our Managing Director Jo Ritzema on jo.ritzema@wcf.co.uk to set up a confidential chat so we can find out more about each other. Share This Because sharing is caring… 27 WCF is a private company, partly owned by its employees, operating a number of autonomous businesses focussed on niche retailing and specialist distribution. Originally established as an agricultural co-operative in 1911, we continue to improve earnings, enhance shareholder dividends and create sustainable growth today. > How we're driven by our people > Latest employment opportunities > 2019/20 Annual Report > Shareholder information > Modern Slavery Statement > Home Shopping > Fuels & Lubricants > Pet & Equestrian > Distribution Services > Camping and Glamping > Site Map < > Registered Office Crawhall Brampton Cumbria CA8 1TN Tel: 016977 45050 Fax: 016977 45055 Please contact our individual businesses direct for Sales and Order enquiries. Website: www.wcf.co.uk Registration Number: 2263148 Executive Directors Managing Director J L Ritzema (Mrs) F.C.A CDir FIoD Deputy Managing Director Phil Murray, F.C.A. Company Secretary Miss P A Murray ACMA. Share Registrar Jane Gallagher Tel: 016977 45078 Chairman DA Routledge Non Executive Directors M S Ward B.A, F.C.A R Jenkins Cookie Policy | Sitemap © 2021 Website Design and Hosting by Hat Trick Media. Our website uses cookies so that we can provide a better service. Continue to use the site as normal if you're happy with this, or find out how to manage cookies. x