Derwent Safety Centre is based in Derby, and represents businesses nationwide providing specialised Health & Safety advice and support. They work with businesses of all sizes, within the construction industry, including electrical and mechanical businesses and other associated trades. Their role is to ensure that their clients are following the legal standards in terms of Health & Safety for their specific industry.

Every business within the UK is required to have a nominated person who is responsible for the management of Health & Safety within the workplace. Often a sole trader will be too busy or unable to keep up with the training and legislations required in order to handle this themselves. Likewise, larger companies may choose to not have the expense of employing a person to entrust this important role to; hence the need for Derwent Safety Centre.

This excellent business trades within the UK, providing bespoke Health & Safety systems to the construction industry and its associated trades.

Key features of the business. 

• Established in 1991.
• Providing practical health and safety advice to independent trade contractors, contracts managers and Directors within the construction industry.
• Developing sensible solutions specific to the individual company such as creating suitable health and safety documentation, processes, plans, policies and procedures, whilst providing risk-based, law compliant advice and training, fitting the Client’s needs. 
• Utilising the services of Derwent Safety Centre saves businesses time, money and ultimately lives.
• Being the named ‘Competent Person’ for their client’s businesses.
• High auto-renew rate of approximately 95% of the annual subscriptions.
• Extra charges through bespoke services providing a fixed monthly fee, preparing Risk Assessments to ensure a business is in line with current legislation, COSHH assessments, workplace inspections, and investigating workplace accidents.
• All travel costs for site visits are covered by the client.

The business provides 24/7 availability to cover any client emergencies. Out of hours and weekend calls have only occurred once in the previous 20 years.

The owner currently provides a thorough, caring, personalised and professional service; resulting in a solid and trustworthy reputation within the industry. This excellent service level leads to long term customers, referral and organic growth. There has been very limited marketing over the years. The business is being sold with the business name.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A TYPE OF BUSINESS NOT OFTEN PLACED ON THE MARKET, AND ONE THAT IS ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE SUSTAINED PROFITABILITY AND ORGANIC GROWTH.

Staff. Currently 1 vendor working approximately 3-4 days per week: 3 days in the office and 1 on site visits. 

Qualifications. The business ideally requires a Chartered Professional Safety and Health Practitioner.

Location. The business can be operated from any location, but ideally somewhere in the East Midlands due to the travel element of the business. The business only requires a small office.

Income and Profitability. 

• The last 3 years accounts show an increase in turnover year on year. 2026
• Net Profits £44,546.
• Low overheads.
• The vendors have chosen to remain under the VAT threshold over the past few years.
• Financial accounts are available to serious potential purchasers on the signing of a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Vehicle. The purchasers will need to provide their own vehicle.

Premises. A small office space is required.

Expansion potential. There is plenty of potential with Derwent Safety Centre, should the new owners wish to grow the business. Utilising existing clients and contacts, advertising campaigns, building up a social media presence, providing AI and Google friendly advice via the website to become the ‘go to’ person in the industry etc;

Likely buyer. The business lends itself to either a qualified Health & Safety Practitioner wishing to run their own rewarding business, or a take-over by an existing business in the same field of activity who is looking to expand their client base or move into the Derby/Nottinghamshire area. 

Reason for Sale. The owner wishes to retire.

CONTACT with the vendor is strictly by appointment through the agent. Please complete the enquiry form or call our offices for further information.

Summary. This is a genuine retirement sale. The business enjoys an excellent reputation with its many customers. The years established and the repeat business with long term customers should give confidence to any potential purchaser. This is an excellent opportunity for another business to add a significant number of new clients to their customer base, plus also benefit from future referrals of new clients.