The Top 200 businesses in Derby and Derbyshire 2023

Researchers from our Business School have compiled the annual list of the top 200 businesses in Derby and Derbyshire. Based on revenue, the ranking showcases some of the companies driving our local economy.

About the list

This Top 200 listing ranks all active, private sector businesses in Derby and Derbyshire by turnover - a simple but powerful indicator of business growth and relative positioning. This list will feed into the East Midlands Top 500 companies league table, due to be published in July 2023.

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It's been compiled from publicly available information for the financial period 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021, including data from Companies House and the Fame database. This financial period was of course heavily impacted by the pandemic.

To qualify for the Top 200, companies must have:

Resilient sectors

During this financial year, which was so significantly impacted by the pandemic, most businesses saw a drop in turnover. The total turnover for all 200 businesses this year was £3.78 billion less than last year — a drop of around 14%.

However, several sectors remained resilient — especially healthcare and medicine, construction, and chemicals — so businesses within those industries often performed better than last year. 

Where are the Top 200 businesses located?

Mining and quarrying – 3 (1.5%)
Manufacturing – 61 (30.5%)
Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities – 3 (1.5%)
Construction – 12 (6%)
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles – 41 (20.5%)
Transportation and storage – 9 (4.5%)
Accommodation and food service – 2 (1%)
Information and communication – 6 (3%)
Financial and insurance activities – 21 (10.5%)
Real estate activities – 5 (2.5%)
Administrative and support service activities – 13 (6.5%)
Education – 5 (2.5%)
Human health and social work activities – 6 (3%)
Other service activities – 3 (1.5%)

Business profiles

We're putting the spotlight on four outstanding businesses this year that have caught our eye.

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Highest New Entrant — HealthNet Homecare

Having moved its HQ to Swadlincote in 2021, and increased its turnover by 180% in three years, HealthNet Homecare is this year's Highest New Entrant in the Top 200. Read more about the firm.

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Sustainability Champion — Breedon Group

In a hard to de-carbonise sector, find out how Breedon is rising to the challenge.

Graphic says 'We are Resonate'
Rail Innovator — Resonate Group

Resonate Group has risen 20 places in the Top 200 this year and we're recognising the firm as an innovator in the rail sector. Find out why.

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Family-Owned Favourite – Don Amott Leisure

Find out why caravan and motorhome retailer, Don Amott Leisure, is our 'Family-Owned Favourite' this year.