As partners with The Family Business Network, Western Pension Solutions are delighted to be supporting their 2019 Family Business Conference in Cumbria. An already popular event in the family business calendar the conference is a great opportunity for family business owners looking to learn from and network with like-minded individuals and the best family business…
Working with family businesses across the UK we recognise that they are the bedrock of communities and take a long term view that is built on the long term stewardship of people and resources. Strong values are at their core and they demonstrate a strong commitment to their staff with a history of acting as…
Western Pension Solutions (‘WPS’) who provide trusted advice to family-owned firms on pension legacies and employee retirement solutions are delighted to be taking part in National Family Business Day 2019 on Monday 23rd September 2019. WPS are themselves owned by the Vestey Group, a pioneering fourth generation family-owned business with origins stretching back to the…
Western Pension Solutions (‘WPS’) are hosting an exclusive Family Business Leaders Dinner event in York on 26th September. Owned by the Vestey Group, a pioneering fourth generation family-owned business with origins stretching back to the 1890’s, WPS provide trusted advice to family-owned firms on pension legacies and employee retirement solutions. During the evening, in addition…
Proposals to reduce the number of poorly governed pension schemes have been outlined in a consultation recently launched by The Pensions Regulator (TPR). The future of trusteeship and governance consultation outlines the problem of badly run pension schemes and considers how the trustee model can be made more effective. In particular it poses questions to…
Supporting the next generation to grow and learn is a core part of the work of the Institute for Family Business (‘IFB’), and one they know is important to many of their members. The IFB Internships are designed to help next generation members access relevant work experiences and to help current owners get connected with…
As partners with The Family Business Network, Western Pension Solutions are delighted to be supporting their inaugural Family Business Conference in Lincolnshire. An already popular event in the family business calendar in Cumbria, the Family Business Conference is a great opportunity for family business owners looking to learn from and network with like-minded individuals and the…
After a successful inaugural family breakfast last year, The Herald Family Business Breakfast returns for 2019, addressing topical issues for discussion and debate whilst bringing together the leading Family Businesses for Scotland. Western Pension Solutions are delighted to be sponsors of this event that is taking place on Tuesday 20 August at WEST on the…
When it comes to family business, one of the biggest challenges they face in the near full employment economy in which they operate is the recruitment and retention of staff. The culture of any organisation determines many things and can have a real bearing on the staffing conundrum. Our recent attendance at the Institute for…
The nation is raising a glass to the South West Brewery that took home three titles from the 2019 Family Business of the Year Awards, including the overall Family Business of the Year. South West family business, St Austell Brewery has been crowned Supreme Champion at the National Family Business of the Year Awards (‘FBOTY’)…
