In October 2021, Go Ape founders Rebecca and Tristram Mayhew transferred 90% of the business into an Employee Ownership Trust — putting the company in the hands of its people. The remaining 10% is retained by the founders.
Since our first adventure in 2002, we’ve grown into a multi-award-winning forest business with 36 locations across Great Britain, welcoming over a million customers each year and employing more than 1,000 people.
We marked our first Employee Ownership Day in June 2022 by being recognised among the UK’s top 50 employee-owned businesses.
As proud members of the Employee Ownership Association, we also sit on the Board of Trustees — helping to champion this way of doing business and supporting others on their journey to employee ownership.
“We are delighted to be part of this thriving part of the UK economy. Like us, many businesses choose employee ownership because they want to do the best for their employees, customers, environment, communities and partners.” Nick Hall, Managing Director & Co-Owner
“Go Ape has always felt like part of our family. We knew we’d never be comfortable selling the business to investors.” Rebecca Mayhew, Founder
“We wanted Go Ape’s employees to own and control this great company we’re all so proud of.” Tristram Mayhew, Founder
Our tribe of co-owners are the heartbeat of Go Ape. They live our values, shape our success, and share in the rewards of their hard work and dedication.
For our customers, it means Go Ape will always stay true to its purpose — creating unforgettable adventures and inspiring everyone to live life adventurously.
Together, we’ll keep growing Go Ape for the benefit of our co-owners, customers, environment, communities and partners.
“Nearly 18 years ago, I bought into the values and culture that Tris and Becs created — and I’ve never looked back.” Sarah Adcock, Customer Experience Manager & Co-Owner
The Trustees – Our Employee Ownership Trust Board, safeguarding the long-term interests of all co-owners.
The Board – The Go Ape Management Team, responsible for running the business day to day.
The Tribe Council – Elected representatives from across the business, ensuring every voice is heard.
