Employee ownership
Beginning as Anderson Bell + Christie, we became 100% employee-owned in 2019 and transitioned to abc in 2026 – celebrating 35 years in business. Our practice has gone through many changes since its inception, but one thing has remained: our values.
In our employee owned business, everyone has a voice. As a practice made up of people who are committed to positive and consistent progress, we strive to use those voices for good.
Over the course of nearly four decades, we’re proud to have built up a reputation for collaborative working, exemplar design and innovative solutions – underpinned by a deep sense of social responsibility.
What does it mean to be employee-owned?
All employees are equal owners of the business, and have the ability to make decisions on behalf of the company. Broken down further, this means:
Equality of access
All employee owners are given access to information about the operation and finances of the business.
Strategic decision-making
All board decisions are directly informed by the input of all employee owners, with involvement being required.
Groups
Operational decision making is delegated to groups, with a strategic direction provided by the board. Each group has delegated authority to deliver their brief.
EOT bonus
Employee owners benefit from a profit-sharing payment of up to £3,600 per employee annually called an employee ownership trust bonus (EOT).
