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12 Jun 2026
Image Gallery | eoaLive! and the UK EO Awards 2026
Photo Gallery | eoaLive! June 2026 and the UK EO Awards 2026.
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10 Jun 2026
UK EO Awards 2026 Winners Revealed
We’re delighted to officially reveal the winners for the 2026 UK Employee Ownership Awards.
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04 Jun 2026
Help Shape the Future of Finance for Employee Owned Businesses
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.
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26 May 2026
Giving Employee Voice Real Influence: The Power of the Three I’s
Employee voice expert Helen Moreton breaks down the power of her Three I’s approach in this teaser for our upcoming ‘Representing and Developing Employee Voice’ course.
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22 May 2026
HMRC Issues Self Assessment Tax Guidance on Employee Ownership Trusts
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questions on EBT contributions, irrecoverable deferred consideration, and the availability of BADR where EOT relief is withdrawn.
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15 May 2026
eoa Turns 47 Today!
The eoa Turns 47 Today. Here's 47 Reasons We Love Employee Ownership.
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14 May 2026
Members Approve eoa Governance Changes at 2026 AGM
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.
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11 May 2026
Scottish, Welsh & English Local Elections: What Do Results Mean for Employee Ownership?
On Thursday (7 May), the public went to the polls to vote in the Scottish and Welsh elections, as well as local elections across England. So, what does this mean for employee ownership?
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05 May 2026
Northern Ireland Announces 20th Business to Become Employee Owned
Northern Ireland has officially announced its twentieth business to transition to employee ownership.
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01 May 2026
Canada Secures Permanent CGT Exemption on EOTs
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.
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30 Apr 2026
UK Employee Ownership Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced
After many exceptional entries and some very tough calls, we’re thrilled to reveal the shortlist for this year’s UK Employee Ownership Awards.
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29 Apr 2026
eoa Appoints Newly Created Vice Chair Role
The eoa has strengthened the leadership capacity of its Board with the appointment of a Vice Chair.
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27 Apr 2026
EO Sector Closes in on 3,000 Businesses – Here’s How You Can be an EO Champion
The latest employee owned sector stats reveal steady growth, but to maintain momentum and propel EO into the mainstream, we need your support.
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23 Apr 2026
The 7 Ingredients to Developing Effective EO Leadership
If EO Leadership came with a simple recipe — a neat list of ingredients and a step-by-step method — developing it would be much easier. In reality, leading in an employee-owned business is less like following a recipe and more like being responsi
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22 Apr 2026
Shambala Becomes UK’s First Employee Owned Festival
eoa member Kambe Events – the company behind independent festival Shambala – has become the UK’s first festival to transition to employee ownership.
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14 Apr 2026
Make Your Voice Heard – Evolving the eoa at People Powered Business
Our People Powered Business: eoa AGM event is the chance for members to have their say on proposals to evolve how the eoa is governed. Below we lay out the changes and how they support us to meet the future needs of the EO sector.
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09 Apr 2026
Rugby Icon Announced as eoaLive! Keynote Speaker
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.
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02 Apr 2026
RTC North Becomes First Company Limited by Guarantee to Become Employee Owned
Business consultancy RTC North has become the first ever company limited by guarantee to transition to employee ownership.
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19 Mar 2026
HMRC Encourages Founders to Submit Self Assessment Tax Returns as Soon as Possible
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.
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11 Mar 2026
EO Day 2026: How Are You Owning It?
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.
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09 Mar 2026
CGT Update: eoa Continues to Press EOT Asks with Government
The eoa continues to press Employee Ownership Trust asks with Government on behalf of our members following the reduction in CGT relief.
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24 Feb 2026
Revealing eoaLive! – Our New One-Day Event Featuring the UK EO Awards
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.
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18 Feb 2026
Employee Ownership, the Impact Economy, and the eoa’s Response to Government Call for Evidence
The eoa has submitted a final response to the government’s call for evidence on business support for mutuals.
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11 Feb 2026
eoa HQ Moves to Manchester
The eoa is moving to Manchester, marking a new chapter and supporting the delivery of our sector growth strategy.
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10 Feb 2026
Top Ten Tips for Entering the UK EO Awards
Martin Camp, Executive Director at Howden Insurance, sponsor of the UK Employee Ownership Awards 2026, shares ten top tips for maximising your entry.
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09 Feb 2026
EO Mindset White Paper Publishes in ‘International Review of Applied Economics’
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.
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05 Feb 2026
EOT Positivity as eoa Begins Growth Strategy Development
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.
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03 Feb 2026
Nominations Open for UK Employee Ownership Awards 2026
Celebrate success, recognise best practice, and showcase how you’re Owning It by submitting to the UK Employee Ownership Awards 2026.
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09 Jan 2026
International Employee Ownership
Chronicling the global expansion of employee ownership via the role of the eoa and our International Ambassador, Graeme Nuttall OBE
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19 Dec 2025
HMRC Clarity on Capital Gains Tax Changes: Update for Members
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.
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12 Dec 2025
Call for Evidence: Share Your Employee Ownership Experiences with Government
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).
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09 Dec 2025
EO practices that drive a culture of performance and innovation
Employee ownership done right transforms businesses and delivers far-reaching benefits for people and communities. Here are the practices you should consider when becoming EO.
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09 Dec 2025
Welcome to the Latest eoa Membership Council Additions
We’re thrilled to welcome another crop of talented EO champions to the eoa Membership Council.
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08 Dec 2025
CEO Blog: Celebrating a Successful Year and Looking Forward to 2026
2025 has emphasised not only a maturing eoa, but the employee owned sector at large. In his final blog of the year, our Chief Executive looks back at a watershed year and teases all the exciting things we’ve got planned for the next 12 months.
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04 Dec 2025
CGT Relief on the EOT One Week On – Your Questions Answered
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.
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02 Dec 2025
Owning the Future: Your eoa Annual Conference 2025 Takeaways
We might have officially wrapped the eoa Annual Conference 2025, but we stopped to pause before putting our takeaways out. That’s because we’ve loved your reactions and responses so much, we wanted to reflect them back.
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27 Nov 2025
eoa Member Statement: Capital Gains Tax Relief Changes for Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)
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.
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25 Nov 2025
UK EO Awards 2025 Winners Revealed
We’re delighted to officially reveal the winners for the 2025 UK Employee Ownership Awards.
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13 Nov 2025
How Employee Voice Unlocks Belonging, Trust & Long-Term Success
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.
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06 Nov 2025
Behind the Boardroom Doors: Why Governance Defines the Past, Present & Future of EO
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.
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29 Oct 2025
Behind the Scenes at the UK EO Awards
Cristín Craig, Senior Legal Manager & Partner at Baxendale Employee Ownership – sponsors of this year’s UK EO Awards – was part of the judging panel that had the herculean task of picking ‘EO Business of the Year’ from our strongest shortlist to date
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28 Oct 2025
Announcing the UK Employee Ownership Awards 2025 Shortlist
After some excellent entries and very tough decisions, we’re delighted to officially announce the shortlist for this year’s UK Employee Ownership Awards.
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27 Oct 2025
The Unwritten Rules: What Makes EOT Leadership Fundamentally Different?
In this guest blog, Barry Horner, Co-founder, former CEO, and current Executive Chair and Head of EO Services at Paradigm Norton Financial Planning, explores the leadership shifts that takes place when a business becomes employee owned.
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14 Oct 2025
CEO Blog: A New Phase for Employee Ownership
James de le Vingne, Chief Executive of the eoa, looks back at what we’ve learned over the last year, and lays out our growth plans for the future. The golden age of employee ownership is only just beginning.
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09 Oct 2025
EO Unlocks National Expansion for Parfetts
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.
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07 Oct 2025
Employee Ownership as a Catalyst for Cultural Transformation
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.
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29 Sep 2025
Selling Your Business - The Benefits of Employee Ownership (EO) in Succession Planning | EOA
For many founder-owners, succession planning is one of the biggest decisions they’ll ever make. It’s not just about securing your financial future - it’s about protecting your employees, your legacy, and the independence of your business.
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25 Sep 2025
MPs call Employee Ownership Trusts in Ireland a “no-brainer”
MPs call Employee Ownership Trusts in Ireland a “no-brainer”
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23 Sep 2025
2024 Marks Record Year for Employee Ownership and Mutuals
2024 was a record year for employee ownership and mutuals, with new data and government backing driving growth through the EOA and Ownership Hub.
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05 Sep 2025
Robert Oakeshott Lecture 2025: Time to Put EO at the Heart of the Economy
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.
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