46 FAMILY BUSINESS
AINSWORTH JEWELLERS
Established in 1870 by Joseph Ainsworth, the company has been passed down through five generations, maintaining a legacy of craftsmanship and community engagement. Philip Ainsworth is a fifth-generation owner of the firm and his wife Helen Dimmick also works for the business. The firm is expanding to open a new office in the heart of London’s prestigious jewellery quarter at 100 Hatton Garden.
BOOTHS BEAVERBROOKS
The story began in 1919 when the three Adlestone brothers, Isaac, Harry and Maurice, moved to Belfast to pursue their dream of selling jewellery and gifts. Isaac’s grandson Mark is the current chairman. The Fylde coast- headquartered jewellery group is committed to ethical sourcing and sustainability, adhering to standards set by organisations such as the Responsible Jewellery Council and the Kimberley Process. It operates 83 stores across the UK.
OUR JUDGING PANEL
HELEN BINNS SME partner, Beever and Struthers Helen manages a diverse portfolio of SMEs and owner-managed businesses, offering expert guidance across sectors like professional services, manufacturing, and retail. With over 20 years of experience, she blends deep technical knowledge with a warm, people-first approach, building strong, trusted relationships with every client. A Fellow Chartered Accountant and proud east Lancashire native, Helen
brings insight from both practice and industry. She joined Beever and Struthers in 2022 and quickly made her mark as a supportive leader and enthusiastic mentor.
GEMMA CATLOW Legal executive, Forbes Solicitors
Gemma supports a wide range of clients on corporate transactions and has a strong foundation in asset sales and purchases, particularly in the hospitality sector, as well as playing a key role in supporting mergers and acquisitions, internal company restructures and shareholder agreements. She also works closely with senior fee earners and partners on complex transactions, assisting in drafting
and reviewing key documents, conducting due diligence and managing transaction processes from initial instruction through to post-completion.
CAROLE GARRETT Business advisor, Profit Optimiser
Carole is a trusted independent business advisor, coach, and mentor to a wide network of businesses across the North West. She supports companies at every stage of their journey – from start-up and scale-up to strategic development, growth, and acquisition – always focused on adding measurable value. As a member of the Burnley Bondholder Focus Group, Carole champions regional economic and social growth.
She has been recognised through honours such as the Queen’s Award, British Empire Medal and a Lifetime Achievement Award presented at the Burney Business Awards.
PAUL NICHOLLS Relationship director, Barclays
Paul joined Barclays in 2004 and has been one of the main driving forces connecting the bank with Lancashire businesses. Paul has played a key role in a number of county organisations securing funding for growth, job creation and diversification. Paul is a relationship director within the Barclays Lancashire and Cumbria Corporate Team, looking after a small portfolio of high value clients and working closely
with businesses to support them in achieving their objectives and goals. BRAMWELLS FISH
Bramwell and Son isn’t just a fish merchant – it’s part of the fabric of Accrington. With records tracing the business back to 1876, and likely even earlier, the Bramwell name has been synonymous with fresh fish and traditional values for at least five generations. Now run by brothers John and Steve Bramwell, the family’s legacy spans over 144 years of service in the
BOUNDARY MILL
The company’s foundation is intertwined with the Bannister family’s legacy in the Lancashire textile industry. Michael Bannister, born in 1933 into a mill-owning family, recognised the shifting landscape of British manufacturing. In 1975, he acquired the Boundary Mill site in Colne. Michael’s son Richard is a director and holds a significant ownership stake in the company while Richard’s son Benjamin runs the business. Boundary Outlet stores is a group of leading shopping destinations and the first was established in Colne more than 30 years ago. It offers fashion and homeware and now operates five sites across the UK.
Booths was established in 1847 when 19-year-old tea dealer Edwin Henry Booth opened his first store, The China House, in Blackpool. The company has remained under the stewardship of the Booth family, with Edwin Booth serving as chairman since 1997. The family’s commitment to the business has been a cornerstone of its enduring success. The business has just welcomed Emma Booth to its ranks. She is the sixth generation and the first female family member to join.
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