Inspiring reading, learning, creativity and play
In a world full of screens, people want to find other ways to connect and spend their quality time.
Our mission is to support people with affordable, fun, feel-good things to do that inspires creativity, learning, and play.
We call it… Time Well Spent.
A leading family friendly value retailer
Multi-channel
- Fully transactional online store
- Exclusive online product offerings
- Convenient click and collect service
41.2m
website visitors during FY24
Store estate
- Diverse locations including high streets, shopping centres, retail parks, factory outlets and garden centres.
- Serve local communities and play a key role supporting local fundraising activities.
- 9 new store openings during FY24, 24 closures of mostly loss-making or low-profit stores, 5 relocations and 21 refits improved the quality of the store estate.
511
stores in the UK and Ireland
FY24 revenue growth
+0.9%
Against a persistently challenging consumer backdrop and tough Christmas trading, we were pleased to end FY24 in line with market expectations. This was a direct result of the continued dedication and strong response of colleagues, the decisive action taken to improve product margins, reduce costs and scale back non-essential investments, supported by improved sales in the final quarter.
Gavin Peck, CEO
Latest Annual Report
The Works at a glance
£282.6m
revenue
£6.0m
FY24 Non-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA
1981
established
511
stores in the UK and Ireland
c.4,000
colleagues
Why invest
1. Clear and relevant purpose
2. Unique market position
3. Accessible and convenient multi-channel proposition
4. Broad demographic appeal, in significant addressable markets
5. Multiple levers for sales growth
6. Improving operating margins
