Thames Valley SME Growth 100 ranking launches

By Jo Whittle

6 March 2024

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The annual Thames Valley SME Growth 100 index recognises and promotes the region’s high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises and is ranked by year-on-year growth.

Qualifying businesses need to be based in the Thames Valley and to have grown their turnover significantly in the past year. The ranking only includes independent, privately-owned companies, headquartered in the region, with a turnover of no more than £25m.

The 2024 edition of the Thames Valley SME Growth 100 index is researched and compiled by The Business Magazine and sponsored by law firm Herrington Carmichael, commercial property consultants Hicks Baker and audit, tax, advisory and risk firm Crowe UK.

Cumulatively the 100 SMEs have an annual turnover of £1.5b this is a healthy 29 per cent growth from the previous edition. The companies on the 2024 ranking create an impressive 10,600 jobs.

All members are invited to enter the nominations for this year’s awards which will recognise outstanding achievements in six categories. A private drinks event will be held in July 2024 to celebrate these achievements.

>> View the 2024 TV SME Growth 100 Ranking >>

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Why we're backing the TV SME Growth 100

“Herrington Carmichael has been a sponsor of the SME100 Growth Awards for several years now and we are delighted to be doing so again. The region has a number very impressive people and businesses, and the awards are a great way to showcase the talent in the region. As a firm, we enjoy meeting people, talking to them, learning about them and their business and being inspired by their business journeys – simply being on the list is recognition of their achievements and an award in itself.”

“Alongside the prestige of being on the list, Herrington Carmichael will be sponsors of the SME Growth under £10m and the Employer of the Year awards, we look forward to working with the judges and meeting all the businesses across the many additional award categories”.

Alistair McArthur, Partner & Head of Employment, Herrington Carmichael

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“We are very happy to be sponsoring these Thames Valley SME 100 Awards once again this year. As commercial property advisors working with a broad range of clients, we often work with exciting SME businesses and faster-growing organisations whose property needs to continuously evolve. These awards will once again allow us to engage with some high-achieving shortlisted businesses, and hopefully help them achieve greater recognition within the Thames Valley business community, as they continue their growth and development.” - Giles Blagden Managing Director.

Hicks Baker is a leading independent firm of commercial property specialists and Chartered Surveyors based in central Reading, focused on supporting property owners and occupiers throughout the Thames Valley and southern England address their property needs.

The firm has a strong track record of helping clients at all stages of the property cycle - from the acquisition of development sites, via lettings, asset and property management and building surveying, to the sale of investment properties.

Giles Blagden, Managing Director, Hicks Baker

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“It is really exciting to work with so many fantastic companies that are growing and to be sponsors of the Thames Valley SME Growth 100 index. Companies in our region continue to impress us with their resilience and optimism, particularly as trading conditions continue to be so challenging. The Thames Valley has such an impressive array of diverse, talented and innovative businesses and it is a real pleasure to work alongside them. We continue to see technology companies doing well, but it is also important to be reminded of the strength of other sectors such as manufacturing, retail and beyond.”

Stuart Weekes, Partner, Corporate Tax, Crowe UK

“Crowe UK is a national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm, and part of a top 10 global network. Our office in Reading is home to more than 150 professionals who provide specialist advice to a wide range of businesses across the Thames Valley. As a growing, owner-managed business ourselves, we invest in long-term relationships and provide timely, practical support to help our clients achieve their ambitions throughout the business lifecycle; from early stage through to profitable growth and beyond.

“We are excited to be sponsoring the “SME 100 Growth Award (above £10m)” and the “SME Impact Award” in 2024 and look forward to hearing the stories behind business growth across our region.”

Mark Allen, Partner, Corporate Finance, Crowe UK