Regional Winners at the BCC Business Awards

25th October 2022

Ulverston-based, Oxley Developments Company Limited design and manufacture LED lighting & high specification components for defence and aerospace markets. Their Commitment to People award recognises their dedication to people development, fostering a positive culture and supporting employee wellbeing.

Jayne Moorby, Marketing Manager at Oxley Developments, said:

"The Oxley team is delighted to be recognised as a Regional Winner. Our founder, Freddy Oxley had a core value of commitment to our people and our community, we have been part of the Cumbrian community for 80 years and Freddy’s values are still in the DNA of the business today.

As part of this commitment, we’re proud to have launched the four-day week initiative to increase productivity and support our team in achieving a better work life balance.

We’re also proud to work with young people locally, over the last 10 years we’ve supported 20,000 young people on STEM projects and on developing employability skills. It’s an honour to be recognised by the British Chamber of Commerce for this work and it’s a credit to all the Oxley team.”

Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber, said:

"We’d like to say a huge congratulations to our winning members. We are delighted to represent these businesses who are leading lights in the vitally important areas of environmental sustainability and workforce development.

Eco Group and Oxley Developments will go on to be entered into the national stage of the Chamber Business Awards. We wish them the best of luck!”