Professional services group Gateley has seen another year of revenue growth – its tenth consecutive year since IPO – against an unpredictable economic backdrop.
According to audited results for the year ended 30 April 2025 (FY25), the business delivered revenue growth of 4.1%, increasing to £179.5m from £172.5m in the year prior.
Meanwhile, group underlying profit before tax rose to £23.3m from £23m, though reported group profit before tax dropped to £6.4m from £14m.
Rod Waldie, CEO of Gateley, said: “FY25 represents another year of revenue and underlying profit growth for Gateley, set against an unpredictable economic backdrop for much of the year. We are particularly pleased that this growth was driven by the combination of positive returns on our recent investments with an increase in activity levels and active management of cost inflation.
“In-Period highlights include the renewal and increase of our revolving credit facility to £80m. This is primarily to support further investment in our diversified growth strategy and our Employee Benefit Trust in facilitating our equity incentivisation and recirculation strategy.
“We remain ever alert to acquisition opportunities that will add value to our diversified portfolio and build on our successful M&A track record. Despite an increasingly competitive backdrop, we are confident in the quality of our pipeline, the rigour of our selective process and we look forward to updating shareholders in due course.
“Looking forward, the resilience of our diversified model, our strong financial foundations, and our unbroken track-record of revenue growth, underpins our confidence. Our long-term strategy of client-focused investment in people augmented by continued improvements in our internal structure and technology, will ensure the Group is positioned well to deliver profitable growth in FY26 and beyond. Whilst we continue to monitor and adjust in response to the unpredictable environment, the Group is carrying good momentum into the current financial year.”
With the capability to host events for up to 300 people Castle Meadow Central will become an integral part of the company’s portfolio of venues across Nottingham.
Castle Meadow Central is part of the wider Castle Meadow Campus and is located just a short walk from Nottingham Train station and Castle Wharf on the banks of the Nottingham and Beeston Canal.
Originally completed in 1994, Castle Meadow Central is widely regarded as a landmark of 1990s British architecture. Its distinctive tensile fabric roof, supported by four steel masts, remains a defining feature. The building was one of the first in the UK to achieve the highest possible BREEAM rating and was awarded both a Brick Award and a Concrete Society Certificate of Excellence in the 1990s.
The building has now been adapted for public and commercial use following a two-year renovation. It will offer a variety of flexible spaces, including five meeting rooms and a large central atrium suitable for conferences and larger events.
The ground floor will feature Deli Central, a café open to the public, providing locally sourced food and refreshments in a relaxed setting. The café will also serve the wider business community based at Castle Meadow Campus.
Tom Waldron-Lynch, CEO of Nottingham Venues, said: “Castle Meadow Central is one of the region’s most recognisable buildings. For many years it was home to HMRC, and while people in Nottingham have always known the building, very few have had the opportunity to step inside and experience it.
“That is now changing. We are delighted to be operating this iconic venue and opening it up for meetings, events and public use for the first time.
“Our aim is for Castle Meadow Campus to become a real asset to Nottingham, not just for the businesses based here, but for the wider community. With its unique design, central location and high-quality facilities, we hope it will become a valued part of Nottingham life for years to come.”
The opening will also create new local employment opportunities, with Nottingham Venues recruiting staff across hospitality, events and facilities roles. 
