Farncombe earns regional recognition for sustainability

Nick Akerman Head of Sales & Jilly Jones BDE

Farncombe continued an amazing year of accolades after it was Highly Commended for Sustainability in the Midlands Family Business of the Year Awards.

It claimed second place in the inaugural Environmental Sustainability Award in the Midlands’ only initiative to recognise family businesses and their leaders.

The Alumet Group, based at Southam near Leamington Spa, won top prize in the category during the prestigious event at Leicester’s Curve last night. Stewardson Developments, of Cradley Heath in the West Midlands was also Highly Commended alongside Farncombe.

All three were praised by a panel of independent judges for their efforts to minimise environmental impact and improve their green credentials.

Richard Howdle, operations manager at Farncombe, said: “Sustainability has been at the heart of everything we have done at the estate for many years and we’re thrilled that this has been recognised.

“Industry awards are very important and this one, which highlights Farncombe as an environmentally friendly family business, is a real endorsement of all the hard work the staff has put in to boost sustainability.”

Farncombe is a family of businesses comprising Cotswold Conference Centre - a modern meeting, training and teambuilding venue - and Farncombe Courses, which offers a wide range of leisure and activity weekends. The four-star Dormy House Hotel completes the Farncombe brand.

The businesses are based on Farncombe Estate, a 320-acre between Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon.