Growing a business is exciting, sure, but it isn’t always simple.
Behind every headline of success, there’s a story of decisions, challenges, and the people who make growth happen.
At Howarths, we love sharing the journeys of the businesses we work with. For us, it’s not just about the results, it’s the commitment and teamwork that it takes to get there.
This is the story of Carrs Pasties: a family business on a mission, a period of rapid change, and how our partnership helped them keep their people engaged and their culture thriving.
Manage Growth Without Losing Culture
When the size of your business triples in just 5 years, things move fast. Really fast.
That’s exactly what happened to Carrs Pasties, a rapidly growing family business in the North. Such rapid growth didn’t come without growing pains however, especially when it came to people management.
The challenge was clear. Preserve the culture at Carrs Pasties that drives their success, engage their people, and effectively train their management.
If you’re looking for a great partner to take your team to the next level, whether it’s employee relations, getting policies in place, or navigating high growth. Howarths are the people you need by your side. I’d recommend them every single day of the week.
- Joe Carr on the partnership with Howarths
Strategic, Hands-On and People Focussed
At Howarths, we knew Carrs Pasties didn’t just need “HR support”. They needed a partner who could match their pace of growth, understand their culture, and guide their leadership team through big decisions, all without losing what made Carrs special.
That’s why we embedded Katie, our HR Expert, into the Carrs team four days a week. This wasn’t a distant, transactional service – Katie became part of the magic at Carrs, working side by side with Joe and the leadership team.
The Outcome: Growth, Confidence and Recognition.
After all the hard work and hands-on support from Howarths, the results speak for themselves. Carrs Pasties didn’t just grow in size — they grew stronger, smarter, and more confident as a team. From leadership meetings to manager training, policy improvements to employee relations, every step brought tangible improvements. And along the way, their culture not only survived but thrived, earning recognition that truly reflects the journey they’ve been on.
Best Culture Change Award for Large Businesses
If anybody's looking for a great partner to take their team to the next level – whether it's employee relations, getting the policies and procedures straight, or supporting high growth and strategy – Howarths are the team you need by your side. I'd recommend them every single day of the week.
Joe Carr, Managing Director, Carrs Pasties
