Skip to content
Menu
Businesses

Businesses:

The Ward Hadaway North West Fastest 50 for 2026 was revealed on 10th July.

Each year we objectively compile a list of the region’s Top 50 fastest growing businesses. These organisations are the lifeblood of the economy and the Fastest 50 provides the perfect opportunity to recognise the North West’s key players in business and celebrate them on a wider scale.

The Fastest 50 champions regional companies, highlighting success and innovation, to inspire those who work in business.

Congratulations to Vesper Technologies Limited who were crowned the North West’s Fastest Growing Business for 2026, as well as taking the Fastest Growing Large Business (turnover over £35m) title. McCrory Construction Group Limited won the award for the Fastest Growing Medium Business (turnover between £10m and £35m), whilst CareConcepts Ltd were named Fastest Growing Small Business (turnover less than £10m).

View the 2026 North West Fastest 50 list

See the full rankings and find out which incredible businesses make up this year's list.

See the list

Highlights from the 2025 Awards

Photos from the day

50

Businesses

4

Combined t/o (£ billion)

69

Ave. growth (%)

The Fastest 50 Podcast

Inspired by years of meeting exceptional companies through our flagship Fastest 50 Awards, this podcast digs into the stories that don’t always make the stage. The turning points. The risks. The setbacks that became breakthroughs.

Watch or listen here

Latest Fastest 50 news

View all Fastest 50 insights

2025's winners

  • We’re incredibly proud to receive this recognition. As a Manchester-based company, it means a lot to be part of the North West Fastest 50 - this region is full of talent and determination and we’re honoured to be recognised alongside so many outstanding businesses.

    Mark Koch, Chairman of Dragonpass International

  • We’re absolutely delighted to win the Fastest Growing Medium Business award - it came as a real surprise. The credit goes to our amazing team. We’re a close-knit team and it genuinely feels like a family. This recognition reflects the care, service and word-of-mouth reputation that have driven our growth.

    Berna Bayindir, Director at Bilyana Golf

  • Winning this award means a great deal to us as a team and as a family business. Running a care service isn’t easy but staying true to our values has helped us grow and make a real difference in people’s lives.

    Athar Mahmood, Director at Rochcare

Fastest 50 criteria

The Fastest 50 list is objectively compiled using data sourced from Companies House and ranked by the biggest average annual growth in turnover.

Find out more

History of the Fastest 50

For over 20 years, the Fastest 50 has celebrated the success and achievements of hundreds of businesses across the North West, North East and Yorkshire.

Find out more