Employee Ownership at OFR
Since we founded our business in 2016, we’ve believed that our success should be shared with the people who make it possible – our colleagues.
In 2025, we strengthened this commitment by introducing an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), while continuing to operate our long-standing Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) share option scheme.
Together, these models ensure that every OFR colleague can benefit from our success – both collectively and individually.
What Employee Ownership Means for Our People
Employee ownership safeguards the independence and collaborative culture that define OFR.
It gives our people a stronger voice in the company’s direction and ensures the business is run for the long-term benefit of our employees, clients and communities.
Through the EOT scheme, every OFR colleague is now a beneficiary of the trust, with their interests represented by employee representatives on the Board of the Trust. This model means employees have a greater voice in how the business is run, as well as a share in its success. By retaining our EMI scheme, we continue to recognise individual contribution and leadership potential.
Together, these initiatives ensure that all employees have a stake in OFR’s future – both collectively and personally.
Why this matters
For our clients, this means continuity and confidence. Our projects, delivery and partnerships remain unchanged – supported by stronger governance and a renewed focus on excellence.
For our people, it means shared success, greater engagement and a clear sense of purpose.
Employee ownership reinforces what’s always made OFR different: independence, collaboration and innovation.
Looking ahead
As we move into our tenth operating year, employee ownership marks a new chapter for OFR consultants – one where the business continues to be owned by its people, for its people, while continuing to deliver world-class pre-eminent fire safety expertise to protect people, property and the planet
Key facts
OFR Consultants is majority owned by an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
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Every employee is a beneficiary of the Trust.
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The Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme remains in place to reward individual contribution.
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The structure ensures independence, continuity and collaboration as we continue to grow.