CSI is now 100% Employee Owned!
The transition from private ownership to employee ownership is beneficial to our people, our clients, our flexi-workers & our candidates.
"I am immensely proud of CSI, a unique business which has taken 35+ years to create. I am confident the transferral of ownership to its employees is an excellent strategic move which acts to recognise & reward everyone for their instrumental contribution.
A natural evolution of a business which shall now be owned & defined by its exceptional workforce. The transition shall guarantee the unique culture and enable the team to drive innovation & growth." Andrew Berman – Founder & Managing Director
What is an EOT
An Employee Ownership Trust is a structure which holds a Company’s shares in a trust for the benefit of its employees affording them indirect ownership. This model enables a business owner to sell a controlling stake with significant tax benefits
The role employee ownership can play in boosting growth in the UK economy is recognised and agreed across the political spectrum. Crucially, there is a growing interest in adopting this form of business structure throughout the private sector. Businesses which champion employee ownership now exist in virtually every sector of the UK economy.
Ben Watson, Partner in national law firm TLT’s Employee Ownership team commented:
“CSI’s transfer to an Employee Ownership Trust is the latest success story for the ever-popular employee-owned model. Data published by the Employee Ownership Association and the White Rose Employee Ownership Centre revealed that since 2014, the sector has grown by 1640% with over 118 transitions recorded in 2025. Those numbers are continuing to rise reflecting the support of this model by the government, evidenced by the changes in legislation introduced in the October 2024 budget.
The model is seen as an increasingly attractive exit option for business owners, and for CSI, it offers a wealth of benefits including: retaining long-standing employees, providing a sense of belonging and boosting dedication, as well as ensuring the business retains its culture and values.
It was a pleasure to support CSI on its transfer to an Employee Ownership Trust model and to play a central part in opening the door on its next phase of growth.”
Mark Naughton, Partner at FRP Advisory Trading Limited, Corporate Finance team commented:
"We are delighted to have advised Andrew in the transition of the business to the employees through an Employee Ownership Trust. An EOT can often better preserve the culture of the business by giving all employees ownership.
It is important to Andrew that the culture within the business is preserved as well as giving the employees the opportunity to share in its future success.
Transferring the business to an EOT is an excellent solution and we wish the new owners all the best for the future."
