WeDo gears up for growth after move to new Oldham HQ
WeDo Business Services has moved to a new, larger headquarters at Annie Kenney Mill in Chadderton, Oldham, as part of its growth strategy. The company, which provides financial and business services to SMEs, aims to expand its workforce and lending portfolio to £100m within three years. The new office features modern amenities and sustainable infrastructure, reinforcing the company's commitment to Oldham and its employees.
WeDo Business Services has doubled its headquarters size with a move to Annie Kenney Mill in Chadderton, positioning the SME finance provider for its next phase of growth.
The company has taken 7,000 square feet on the first floor of the new office development, relocating from nearby Meadowbank House. The move gives WeDo room to expand its workforce beyond the current 70 employees as it targets £100 million in lending within three years.
Annie Kenney Mill, the first of seven planned office blocks on the 4.5-acre Mills Hollinwood business park, features solar panels, heat pumps, electric vehicle charging points and LED lighting. The building is named after the Oldham suffragette who worked in the area’s cotton mills.
“When we set up WeDo back in 2019 with just four staff, we had a dream and a goal of making a difference, with a mission to look after each other, always do the right thing and have fun along the way,” said joint chief executive Mark Lindsay. “Fast-forward six years, and it’s amazing to think we now have a vastly-expanded team and have doubled our HQ office space.”
The new headquarters includes additional meeting rooms, a media production suite, event spaces and improved amenities including a larger kitchen and games area. Sheffield-based DL Company managed the fit-out project.
Joint chief executive Chris Robinson said the location, just 300 yards from their original office, allows the company to maintain its roots while expanding services to recruitment, engineering, manufacturing, logistics and wholesale clients nationwide. WeDo’s current lending book exceeds £50 million, supported by £50 million in funding from Waterfall Asset Management secured last year.
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