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Steve Rigby Chairman of Family Business UK
When people talk about legacy, it is often framed in financial terms: companies built, jobs created, value generated. Those things matter. They matter hugely. But with the benefit of time, perspective and experience, I have come to believe that legacy is about something much broader, and much more human. In family business, we are long- term thinkers by instinct. We plan in decades, not quarters, and we care deeply about what we pass on to the next generation, not just of owners, but of leaders, employees and communities. A true legacy is not what you extract, but what you leave behind. At Rigby Group, we have been fortunate to build businesses that have grown, endured and adapted across generations. That longevity brings privilege, but also responsibility. Leadership, in my view, is not simply about running organisations well; it is about using position, influence and capital to make a positive difference beyond the business itself. That belief underpins my commitment to philanthropy, particularly place-based giving. Through The Rigby Foundation, my family and I focus our efforts on the West Midlands – the region that has supported our businesses and our people for decades. Concentrating
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Welcome from FBUK CEO
FBUK Chair – legacy beyond the ledger
Legacy – what it means for family businesses
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Making Paralympic history
The Entertainer’s employee ownership
Is a family office for you? JP Morgan
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Policy Agenda – Tim Wates 22 Policy Agenda – FAMILY-first approach
23 Advocacy latest 24 New Members 28 Member anniversaries
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