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Soft FM provider, SBFM, has been named as one of the fastest-growing large businesses in Yorkshire.
The Leeds-based company, which recorded a turnover of £78.9 million in its last accounts, with an average turnover growth of 61.08 per cent has been ranked third in the Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50 list for 2026.
The ranking places SBFM among the top performers in the large business category, defined as companies with a turnover above £35 million. The ranking recognises the sustained expansion SBFM has achieved across its operations in the UK and Ireland, growing its client base across the country.
The Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50, published in partnership with the Yorkshire Post, ranks companies by average turnover growth based on a percentage increase calculated across three years of filed accounts. Companies listed reflect the fastest-growing profit-making, private, regional organisations, with the three-year review focusing on longer-term momentum rather than a single year of results.
Matt Chapman, CEO of SBFM, said: “This recognition is a significant milestone for our business and a reflection of the commitment of our teams across the country. We’ve continued to grow our operations, strengthen our delivery to clients, and invest in our people and technology. We’re incredibly proud to see our efforts recognised in the context of Yorkshire’s broader business community.”
FMJ and Watco Webinar: Meeting compliance in a new culture of accountability
From January 2026, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) formally separated from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Created under the Building Safety Act 2022 in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the BSR is designed to raise safety standards across the built environment and introduce a stronger culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive risk management.
This shift places facilities managers in a more strategic safety assurance role – far beyond routine maintenance.
FMJ and Watco are hosting a webinar on 22 April at 11:00am to explore what this new regulatory landscape means for FMs. To register for the webinar click here.
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