Partners 2026


Main Partner: Nigel Wright Group

Nigel Wright Group is the leading and largest, multi-discipline regional recruitment business specialising in the North of England, with deep expertise across every discipline. We are also uniquely positioned as Europe’s number one consumer sector recruitment specialist.

Nigel Wright has been the preferred talent partner for almost 40 years.

  1. We have significant experience in bringing together high-calibre candidates and local/global organisations for individual assignments and as part of a long-term account.
  2. Our depth and breadth for handling large scale, transformational recruitment projects is extensive and we have the capacity and capabilities required to provide clients with excellent service levels whilst helping achieve their objectives.

Our clients trust us to quickly attract the highest calibre and most suitable candidates first time.

They trust us to:

  1. Access the best candidates
  2. Represent their employer brand
  3. Deliver results
  4. Solve their recruitment challenges

Web address: https://www.nigelwright.com/uk/hr-recruitment-agency-yorkshire

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Category Sponsor: Business Finance Team of the Year

ACCA

We are ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), the only truly global professional accountancy body.

Since we were founded in 1904, we’ve been breaking down barriers to the accountancy profession. Today we proudly support a diverse community of over 257,900 members and 530,100 future members in 180 countries.

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Category Sponsor: Finance Leader of the Year

Broad Chare Partners

Broad Chare Partners delivers personalised financial planning to individuals, families, and business owners. From investment strategy and retirement planning to intergenerational wealth solutions, we provide tailored advice designed to protect, grow, and transfer your wealth; helping you achieve clarity and confidence for your financial future.

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Category Sponsor: Accounting Apprentice of the Year

Northern Skills

Northern Skills is the number one GFE College in the UK for apprenticeships, working with over 2000 businesses in the Northeast, Yorkshire and across the UK.

We offer an extensive range of courses and programmes including engineering, dentistry, accountancy, leadership and management, customer service, digital, manufacturing and many more.

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Category Sponsor: Corporate Finance Deal of the Year

Rathbones

Whatever personal goals and ambitions you have in life, knowing where you stand financially and knowing what this empowers you to achieve, is key to a life well-lived.

At Rathbones we are the UK’s leading discretionary wealth manager, overseeing over £100bn in assets for our valued clients. We take great pride in our relationship-based approach to Financial Planning and Investment Management, and our purpose to make a tangible and meaningful difference to you and your family. With an investment heritage dating back to 1827, we’re built for the long term, and have been entrusted by generations of our clients for nearly 200 years.

With investment your capital is at risk.

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Category Sponsor: National Accountancy Firm of the Year

Swinburne Maddison

Swinburne Maddison LLP is a leading Durham law firm trusted by organisations and individuals across the North East and beyond.
Known for our commercial insight, agility and clear, no nonsense advice, we partner with businesses at every stage of their journey, providing practical solutions to drive progress and achieve results.

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Category Sponsor: Public Sector Finance Team of the Year

CIPFA

CIPFA, is the professional body for people in public finance. Our members work across public services where public money needs to be effectively managed. CIPFA North East supports members and students and other public finance professional in the region through various career development initiatives, including educational and networking events.

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Category Sponsor: Excellence in Tax

CIOT

The CIOT is a registered charity and the leading body in the UK for taxation professionals dealing with all aspects of taxation. Our primary purpose is to promote education in taxation. One of our key aims is to achieve a more efficient and less complex tax system for all.

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