Champions UK Plc

17/09/2026

The speakers are important. But so are the people you'll be in the room with.

At the Growth & Exit Summit, you'll hear first-hand insights from Kevin Byrne, Founder of Checkatrade, Stephen Page, Founder & CEO of SFC Capital, and Louise Hill, Founder of GoHenry, hosted by Matthew Hayes, Founder & MD of Champions (UK) plc.

But the conversations don't stop on stage.

The Summit will bring together founders, CEOs, investors, NEDs and advisers with a shared focus on growth, investment and building more valuable businesses.

It's an opportunity to learn from the speakers, make valuable connections and have conversations with people facing similar business challenges.

If that sounds like the room you need to be in, register your place today.

Date 7th OCT | Time 2PM onwards | Location Squire Patton Boggs, London

https://2eak2y.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2o1FxxjcLQv6E4IclGFyahg

16/09/2026

Investment or exit on the horizon? Preparation starts long before the deal.

From leadership and governance to scalability and risk, buyers and investors will look beyond the numbers.

Champions supports businesses across investment, exit and Buy & Build acquisitions.

Prepare now. Join us at the Growth & Exit Summit: https://2eak2y.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2o1FxxjcLQv6E4IclGFyahg

15/09/2026

What an amazing couple of days at Ideas Fest 💡

It was brilliant to meet so many entrepreneurs and business leaders, and have some really valuable conversations about growth, new ideas and what’s next.

A huge thank you to the Ideas Forum for being such a fantastic partner throughout. We’re proud to be working together as part of our Business Growth Series, creating more opportunities to connect ambitious businesses with the people, ideas and expertise that can help them grow.

Thanks for having us, Ideas Fest it’s been a brilliant few days! 🙌

15/09/2026

Let's face it, busy team isn't necessarily a high performing team. People can be working hard and targets can be set, but without clear responsibilities, accountability and strong leadership, effort doesn't always translate into performance.

Our latest blog looks at what makes high performing teams different, including how to set clearer expectations, motivate people, develop leadership and measure what actually matters.

For growing businesses, getting this right can mean stronger productivity, better performance and a team capable of scaling with the business.

Read the full blog, then tell us in the comments: what do you think is the biggest barrier to high performance?

Learn how to build a high performing team with practical advice on leadership and team performance management for business growth.

14/09/2026

What will you take away from the Growth & Exit Summit?

On 7 October, we're bringing together three distinct perspectives on what it takes to build a stronger, more valuable business.

Stephen Page- what early-stage investors look for in strong start-ups and scale-ups.
Kevin Byrne- building capital value and creating a business buyers want.
Louise Hill- using funding and acquisition to support sustainable growth.

Alongside the speaker sessions, there will be opportunities to network with founders, CEOs, investors and advisers facing many of the same growth challenges.

One afternoon focused on practical lessons you can take back into your business.

Register your place and join us on 7 October from 2PM onwards: https://2eak2y.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2o1FxxjcLQv6E4IclGFyahg

11/09/2026

Ambition drives growth. But without the right structure, growth can quickly create pressure.

Strong leadership, the right people and scalable processes are what turn ambition into sustainable performance.

At Champions, we help businesses build the foundations they need for their next stage of growth.

Ready to scale? Start your growth conversation :https://championsukplc.com/people-hr

10/09/2026

The agenda is set. Here's what you can expect on 7 October.

This year's Growth & Exit Summit brings together founders and investors who have experienced growth from every angle.

Hear from:
Stephen Page, Founder & CEO of SFC Capital: what early-stage investors look for in strong start-ups and scale-ups.
Kevin Byrne, Founder of Checkatrade: building capital value and creating a business buyers want.
Louise Hill, Founder of Gohenry Kids Debit Card: using funding and acquisition to scale.

Hosted by Matthew Hayes, Founder & MD of Champions (UK) plc, bringing the conversations together around building stronger, more valuable businesses. One afternoon. Practical insights. First-hand experience from people who have built, funded, scaled and exited businesses.

Date: 7 October | Time: 2 PM | Squire Patton Boggs, London
View the full agenda and register your place today: https://2eak2y.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2o1FxxjcLQv6E4IclGFyahg

With thanks to our sponsors and event partners for supporting this year's event

08/09/2026

Ideas Fest 2026 starts tomorrow.

Champions will be at Champneys, Tring for two days of ideas, insight and opportunity with founders, entrepreneurs, investors and ambitious business leaders.

As part of our partnership with Ideas Community, we will be supporting selected sessions within the Growth Village and Investment & Exits area.

Last chance to register through the Champions partner link: https://www.ideasfest.uk/unlock/champions-uk-plc

See you at Ideas Fest.

07/09/2026

The right people in the room can change the way you think about your business.

At the Growth & Exit Summit, we're bringing together four perspectives from across the growth journey:
Kevin Byrne, Former CEO of Checkatrade.
Stephen Page, Founder & CEO of SFC Capital.
Louise Hill, Founder of GoHenry.

Hosted by Matthew Hayes, Founder & MD of Champions (UK) plc, bringing the conversations together around what it takes to build a stronger, more valuable business.

For founders, CEOs, investors and advisers, this is an opportunity to hear first-hand experience from people who have built, funded, scaled and exited businesses.

Join us on 7 October, from 2PM - register your interest here: https://2eak2y.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2o1FxxjcLQv6E4IclGFyahg

05/09/2026

Don't miss the action. The 2026 Champions (UK) Plc British Par 3 Championship is coming to Sky Sports Golf! 🏆