M.B. Roche & Sons Ltd, the family-run civil engineering contractor based in Hessle, has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in the Promoting Opportunity category.
Announced on Wednesday 6 May 2026, we are one of only 185 businesses nationwide to receive the award, the highest official honour for British companies. It recognises our commitment to social mobility and our work to open up construction to disadvantaged groups through site experience and workforce development.
Pathways into work
The business was founded on a mission to positively impact the local community. Our initiative provides meaningful pathways into employment for veterans, ex-offenders, care leavers, refugees and neurodiverse people.
“This Award is a tremendous achievement for our entire team and the community partners we work with every day. We believe that as a small firm, we have a duty to bridge the skills gap by creating an inclusive pipeline of talent. For us, success is not measured in financial metrics, but in the barriers removed and the lives improved through genuine opportunity.”
Daniel Roche, Director, M.B. Roche & Sons Ltd
Congratulations from the Lord-Lieutenant
Jim Dick OBE, Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, said:
“I am delighted to congratulate M.B. Roche and Sons Ltd of Hessle on being named a 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise winner in the Promoting Opportunities category. This prestigious recognition reflects the company’s strong commitment to creating opportunities, supporting people to realise their potential, and fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment. Their achievement highlights the important role that family owned businesses play in championing fairness and opportunity, while making a valued contribution to our regional and national economy.”
As a King’s Award winner, M.B. Roche & Sons Ltd can fly the King’s Award flag and use the official emblem for the next five years. You can read more about how we work on our About us page, alongside our other awards.