Realise named in the Yorkshire Fastest 50 for 2026

We're delighted to announce that Realise has been named one of the 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50 Awards 2026, in association with The Yorkshire Post. 

The awards rank the fifty best-performing independent companies in Yorkshire based on financial data filed with Companies House - businesses that have consistently grown turnover over three financial years while remaining profitable. It's a credible, no-nonsense measure of sustained performance.

Emma Digby, Executive Partner at Ward Hadaway’s Leeds office, said:
 
“I extend my congratulations to Realise and all of the businesses recognised in this year’s Fastest 50. The companies listed demonstrate how sustained growth comes from clear strategy, strong leadership and consistent investment over time.
 
“What stands out across this year’s Fastest 50 is the level of intent behind that growth. Businesses are strengthening governance, investing in people and technology and making considered decisions about how they scale and enter new markets.
 
“Each company recognised this year, including Realise, shows how ambition supported by preparation can translate into sustained commercial performance. Achieving this level of growth requires discipline as well as drive, and every business included in this year’s list deserves recognition for that achievement.”

For Realise, this recognition reflects the work of our teams delivering apprenticeships and adult education programmes across England - and the employers and learners who choose to work with us.

Congratulations to all businesses recognised this year. Find out more at the Fastest 50.