Find out more about Life at Castlefield

Castlefield is proud to be an employee-owned business. 

This means that the business is owned by people who work for Castlefield (other than approx. 25% which is owned by a grant-making Charitable Foundation).

As employee-owners or co-owners, as we like to call each other, we know that when you work at Castlefield is not just about having a job and turning up, it’s more than that. You are encouraged to think and act like a business owner and are empowered to do so!

Being an employee-owned business means that all our employees have a share in our success. It involves taking responsibility and pledging the commitment to be involved and in turn having a right to be informed and be heard. Being a co-owner means that co-owners are asked about some pretty important choices shaping the direction the business is going to embark on.  It is not a small ask and we provide support, additional information and coaching for co-owners before they decide. 

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We believe that when everyone feels valued and included, you do the best work of your life. Each co-owner has a unique identity and lived experience, and contributes their talents and skills to our mission. We invite every co-owner to get involved with creating a workplace where everyone feels that they truly belong.

We’re pleased to have been recognised for our diversity and are proud members and affiliates of a range of organisations.

These include the Women in Finance Charter, Good Business Charter, and we're committed to the Disability Confident and Age-friendly employer schemes. 

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We are based in Manchester City Centre with an office close to Piccadilly Station. Being part of Manchester is not only about having an office in the city centre. It is about representing the Manchester community, supporting it and proactively being part of it.

We are very proud to represent and be part of the Manchester community, whether that’s through actively championing the Good Employment Charter standards, working with local education providers or supporting local grassroots charities! As an employer, we recognise the importance of championing better work so it was natural for us to get involved with the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter and become a member.

Our co-owners are involved with local education providers to encourage young people to consider working for SME and within financial services.

Our Give Back Group is very active in making sure we also support those in need in our local area. We organise fundraisers and opportunities to get involved, including bake sales, quiz nights, activity challenges and organised runs.

Additionally, via Castlefield Charitable Fund we can match the fundraising and make even more difference!

The Castlefield Charitable Fund provides our group with the means to support worthwhile projects with a positive social and environmental impact.

Find out about the Castlefield Charitable Fund

Castlefield Co-owners care deeply care about our planet. We announced our net zero policy in December 2021, with commitments to achieving net zero in our own operations and supply chain, by 2030 and by 2040 respectively.

We develop and educate our co-owners on the costs and impacts of everyday activities and their link to carbon dioxide via the Carbon Literacy Programme. We are also working with Giki to go a step further and help our co-owners measure and manage their carbon footprint. Not only when they are working but by supporting them in their post-work life too!

Learn about Castlefield's commitment to Net Zero