Geoffrey Mark Hodgson

Newcastle Building Society provides mortgage, investment, insurance, and other financial management services in the UK. It operates through its two subsidiaries: Newcastle Financial Services, which provides life, investment, and pension products and Newcastle Strategic Solutions, which offers consulting services in areas such as call centers, commercial lending, mortgage brokering, online banking, and processing & product development. The company was founded in 1861 and is headquartered in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the United Kingdom.

Jennings Johnson Management Services Ltd. provides accounting services. The private company is based in Sunderland, UK.

Development Bank of Wales Plc provides financial services. It also provides management support, funding, and provides investment services for small and medium sized businesses in Wales. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Cardiff, the United Kingdom.

Terex Equipment Ltd. manufactures and sells off-highway rigid and articulated haul trucks. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Motherwell, the United Kingdom.

Part of Exeter Friendly Society Ltd., Engage Mutual Funds Ltd. provides trust and insurance services. The company is based in Harrogate, UK. Peter J. Burrows has been the CEO of the British company since 2010. Engage Mutual Funds was acquired by Exeter Friendly Society Ltd. from Family Assurance Friendly Society Ltd. on November 03, 2015.

Plaxton Ltd. provides transportation and maintenance services. It sells pre-owned and mobility vehicles, which include coaches and buses. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Scarborough, the United Kingdom.

American Air Filter Co., Inc. manufactures and markets air filtration and pollution control products and systems. It offers air filters, dust collection equipment, dust collector cartridges, bags, replacement parts, environmental systems, gas-phase equipment, filters, environmental, analytical, and design services, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. The company was founded by William M. Reed in 1921 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Alexander Dennis Ltd. designs and manufactures buses and coaches. It offers single deck, double deck, and Plaxton coaches. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Larbert, the United Kingdom.

Gambit Corporate Finance LLP operates as an independent corporate finance lead advisory firm. It specializes in advising private and public companies on mid-market transactions throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. The firms services include management buy-outs and buy-ins, mergers and acquisitions, company disposals, fundraising, private equity portfolio advisory, succession planning, development capital, refinancing, and research and deal creation. The company was founded by Godfrey Howard Harrison Ainsworth in 1992 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

PricewaterhouseCoopers & Associados SROC Ltda. provides professional services in auditing and taxation. It offers services in areas such as audit & assurance, crisis management, human resources, performance improvement, tax, and transactions. Its services include financial accounting, tax valuations, mergers and acquisitions advisory, compliance, and business recovery. The company is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal.

DBW FM LTD (Finance Wales) is a venture capital subsidiary of Development Bank of Wales Plc founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Cardiff, the United Kingdom.

North East England Chamber of Commerce operates as a business membership organization. The company is headquartered in Durham, the United Kingdom.

DBW Investments 3 Ltd. is a venture capital fund founded in 2004. The company is based in Wrexham, UK. The British company invests in various businesses and is ultimately controlled by the Welsh Development Agency.

DBW Investments (5) Ltd. is a venture capital fund founded in 2007. The company is based in Wrexham, UK. The British company invests in various businesses and is ultimately controlled by the Welsh Development Agency.

DBW Investments (6) Ltd. is a British company that provides equity finance for businesses in Wales. The company is based in Wrexham, UK. The company offers flexible business finance options, including seed finance, growth capital, and financing for buying a business. The company also provides loans and equity, both secured and unsecured, and can assist business owners and management teams with acquisitions or management buyouts. The company was founded in 2008 and is ultimately controlled by the Welsh Development Agency.

Newcastle Airport Local Authority Holding Co. Ltd. operates as an airport holding company. The company is headquartered in Tyne & Wear, the United Kingdom.

BorgWarner Gateshead Ltd. manufactures electric motor controllers and system components for electric vehicles. It offers electrically powered vehicles from fork lift trucks to electric cars and bikes. Its products include 2 wheel pure EV, 4 wheel pure EV, hybrid vehicles, industrial, agricultural, and marine vehicles. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Gateshead, the United Kingdom.

FW Capital Ltd. operates as a UK fund management company that invests in SMEs with offices located throughout the North East and North West. The firm provides debt and equity investments, loans to established businesses and loans and mezzanine investments. The company is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom.

National Council for Voluntary Organisations provides voluntary organization services. The firm offers collaboration, data protection, finance, funding, legal, mentoring and befriending, public services, and volunteer management. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Booktrust is the largest children's reading charity in the UK, reaching 3.4 million children annually with books, resources, and support. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The organization's mission is to transform lives by promoting reading and helping children and families develop a love of books. Booktrust offers a range of programs, campaigns, book awards, and the Children's Laureate to achieve this goal. Diana Gerald has been the CEO of the British company since 2015.

The Emmanuel Schools Foundation provides education support services. The British company was founded in 1989. Mark Pike has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2017.

DBW Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company and is ultimately controlled by the Welsh Development Agency. The company is based in Wrexham, UK.

DBW Investment (8) Ltd. is a British financial services company founded in 2012. The company is based in Wrexham, UK. The company provides financial services and is ultimately controlled by the Welsh Development Agency.

North East Theatre Trust Ltd. is a British live theatre production company that has an international reputation for producing new plays and nurturing creative talent. The non-profit company is based in Quayside, UK. The company recently hosted a book launch for "Island" by David Almond, illustrated by David Litchfield.

Part of Business & Enterprise UK Ltd., UMi Commercial Ltd. is a management consultancy company founded in 2010. The company is based in Seaham, UK and provides management consultancy activities.

North East Access to Finance Ltd. is a British company that supports local SMEs by overseeing the 'legacy' returns from public sector investment funds. The company is based in Gateshead, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The company has generated over £25m of legacy cash to re-invest in new ventures and growth businesses. The company works with local enterprise partnerships and other funders to set up new initiatives to help businesses, targeted to support key sectors and areas of need. Stephen Lightley has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

DBW Investments (11) Ltd. is a British financial services company founded in 2013. The company is based in Wrexham, UK. The company provides financial services and is ultimately controlled by the Welsh Development Agency.

DBW Investments (14) Ltd. is a venture capital firm. The company is based in Wrexham, UK and was founded in 2016. It operates as a venture capital firm and is ultimately controlled by the Welsh Development Agency.

DBW Investments (12) Ltd. provides financial services and is ultimately controlled by the Welsh Development Agency. The company is based in Wrexham, UK. It was founded in 2016.

Part of NorthEdge Capital LLP, Axle Topco Ltd. is a holding British company that provides logistics services through its subsidiaries. The company is based in Warrington, UK and was founded in 2016.

DBW Investments (9) Ltd. provides financial intermediation services. The company is based in Wrexham, UK and was founded in 2012. The British company is ultimately controlled by the Welsh Development Agency.

DBW Investments (10) Ltd. provides financial services to small and medium enterprises. The company is based in Wrexham, UK and was founded in 2012. The British company is ultimately controlled by the Welsh Development Agency.

Matfen Hall Hotel & Golf Ltd. is a British company that operates hotels and leisure facilities. The private company is based in Corbridge, UK. The company was founded in 1993.

Northern Saints Catholic Education Trust manages educational institutions. The non-profit company is based in South Shields, UK. The British company was founded in 2016. The CEO is Brendan Tapping.

Northern Lights Learning Trust is an exempt charity based in Sunderland, UK. The British company aims to inspire every child and young person in all of their academies to learn as individuals, have aspirations, relish challenges, and develop a sense of responsibility while demonstrating a high level of respect for others. The non-profit company's registered office address is at Benedict Biscop CE Academy, Marcross Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2RE, and it has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2012, and Jo Heaton has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

NFI International Ltd. engages in the manufacture of bus and coach. The company was founded on April 24, 2019 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.

DBW Managers Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2017. The company is based in Wrexham, UK. The company functions as an investment holding company and is ultimately controlled by the Welsh Development Agency.

Part of MPC Investment Nominees Trust, Custom Coaches Sales Pty Ltd. manufactures truck and bus bodies.