The Inn Collection Group is delighted to announce they have been recognised as one of ten top-performing private businesses in the UK's 2025 Best Managed Companies awards.

The UK's Best Managed Companies programme shines a spotlight on private businesses from across the UK and the performance that drives them. The programme is an initiative of Deloitte Private, which provides personalised solutions to privately owned businesses and family enterprises.

Sean Donkin, CEO of The Inn Collection Group commented:

“We are thrilled to be acknowledged as one of the UK's top managed private companies. We are honoured to be a winner of this award as it shows the hard work and dedication of the entire business from housekeepers, front of house teams, maintenance and support centre colleagues. We are very proud of the recognition and thank everyone involved.

This is the inaugural year of the UK's Best Managed Companies awards, with the programme already established in over 45 territories across the world. It recognises top private companies for their organisational success and contributions to their industry and the economy.

The programme highlights the role of private companies as key innovators and major contributors to the UK's economic growth. Independent judges assessed applicants based on four critical pillars: strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities and innovation, and governance and financial performance.

Claire Evans, Deloitte Private partner and UK Best Managed Companies leader, said:

“The Best Managed Companies programme celebrates the passion, resilience, and focus on sustainable growth that are hallmarks of the UK's leading private businesses.” 

“These businesses are purpose-driven, disciplined, and industry-leading. They are confidently navigating the future and setting an inspiring standard for success among private businesses in the UK.”

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About The Inn Collection Group:

The Inn Collection Group is a fast growing, award-winning hospitality company based in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Now comprising of 31 establishments across Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, the Lake District and North Wales, the company has grown remarkably since 2018 as it has acquired stunning properties in welcoming locations.

Founding in 2013, the group operates a pub with rooms style of hospitality with food, beverage and accommodation sales of equal importance to the business' success.

Customers are welcomed whether they are enjoying delicious, freshly cooked pub grub, unwinding with a relaxing drink or resting up in one of over 1500 high-quality bedrooms in some of the most beautiful locations in the UK. A real home away from home, where you'll fit right inn.

About Best Managed Companies

Best Managed Companies is a business awards programme that recognises excellence in privately-owned companies. The awards are a symbol of organisational success and achievement and the entrepreneurial spirit of private companies. The programme provides a distinct framework for management teams to challenge themselves and benchmark against some of the best private companies in the world.

The Best Managed Companies programme was established in 1993 in Canada and has become the most significant business awards of its kind. The programme is currently active in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. 

Visit the Best Managed Companies website for more details. UK Best Managed Companies | Deloitte UK

About Deloitte Private

Deloitte Private is the brand under which professionals in Deloitte provide services to certain privately owned entities and high net worth individuals.

For further information:

Please contact, Louise Harris at The Inn Collection Group on louise.harris@inncollectiongroup.com