

Magnet Capital rebrand
Magnet Capital, the specialist development finance lender in which the Richardson business holds an investment, has unveiled a smart new brand and website. The new Magnet Capital brand Since being established in 2018 Magnet Capital has continued to evolve and grow its services in the specialist development finance market. Throughout this time the business has always remained true to its core values of great service and valuable long-term relationships, both of which have help
Jun 7


May Portfolio Update
Permaconn Permaconn, the Australian based leader in alarm signalling communications technology, has announced that Craig McCalley has joined the company as CEO for the UK & Ireland. With a background of over 25 years of leadership roles for connectivity, IoT, and software solutions, Craig will lead the next phase of Permaconn’s growth in the UK&I market, focusing on partner growth, operational excellence, and customer experience across the Permaconn ecosystem. “This appointme
Jun 1


Dudley Zoo awarded funding for Festival of Change
Dudley Zoo and Castle is looking ahead to a Festival of Change event next month (Friday 05 and Saturday 06 June) with backing from The Richardson Brothers Foundation. Rachel Brown (RBF Trustee) with Matt Lewis (Director at Dudley Zoo and Castle) The festival aims to inspire and support people to take small and meaningful actions that will contribute to a better future for wildlife, community and the places we call home. Taking place in the historic courtyard of Dudley Cas
May 22


Ask secures planning for Horizon at Manchester Business Park
Manchester City Council has approved plans for the development of Horizon, a cluster of nine last mile logistics units at Manchester Business Park, close to Manchester Airport. Designed by AEW Architects, the £30m GDV development will deliver 116,000 sq ft of commercial space in units ranging from 6,653 sq ft to 22,344 sq ft. Ask acquired the 7.8 acre plot last year and construction will start on site later this summer. Jamie Hills, development director for Ask said: “We
May 11


April Portfolio Update
Todays Dental Todays Dental has marked four year in business, and a great growth story to date. This was summed up in their own words below: We’re celebrating four years of Todays Dental! Four whole years of improving lives and creating smiles together! When we look back, it’s hard not to notice how the number four has quietly shaped our story. 4️⃣Four years of growth and achievements. 4️⃣Four regions across the UK (South, Midlands, North and Wales) each filled with brilliant
May 5


Richardson’s welcome Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman
Charlie Maynard MP, the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, recently spoke at a business roundtable hosted by the Richardson family in Oldbury. (l to r) Councillor Roger Harmer, Martyn Richardson and Charlie Maynard MP With a successful background in business, Charlie talked about his move from entrepreneur to politician and how his lived experience has been so important in supporting his role on the Business and Trade Committee. He discussed a wide r
Apr 28
