On 5th January 2025, we took the plunge and submitted a post to Theo Paphitis’ Small Business Sunday (#SBS) to showcase our business. To our surprise and excitement, we discovered the next evening that we were one of just six weekly winners to be reposted by Theo Paphitis to his massive audience of half a million Twitter, 50k+ Instagram, and nearly 300k LinkedIn followers!
Small Business Sunday is a weekly initiative launched by Theo Paphitis in 2010 to support and celebrate UK small businesses. Now in its 15th year, the SBS community boasts over 4,000 winners, providing invaluable networking and growth opportunities.
As part of the SBS Winner’s Network, our message was re‐shared across Theo’s combined 800,000 social media followers, leading to a surge in website traffic and an increase in followers. We are also featured on the official SBS website (www.theopaphitissbs.com), which is exclusive to all Small Business Sunday Award winners.
Winning the Theo Paphitis SBS Award is an incredible milestone for our business. We had the honour of attending the SBS Event in Birmingham to collect our award in person from Theo Paphitis—a truly unforgettable experience!
The energy at the SBS Winners’ Event in Birmingham 2025 was inspiring, with a strong sense of community and support among fellow UK small business owners. The SBS network is an invaluable resource, offering connections, opportunities, and recognition for small businesses like ours.
Founded in 2010 by David Ash, Ash Plumbing & Bathrooms started as a one-man operation and has since grown into a thriving team of four, with ambitions to expand further.
Based in Telford, Shropshire, we are passionate about supporting local homeowners and businesses with expert bathroom design and installation services. As a family-run business, we take pride in working closely with our community, collaborating with local businesses and charities, and delivering high-quality, functional, and stylish bathrooms for both residential and commercial spaces.
Being recognised by Theo Paphitis and the Small Business Sunday community is a huge honour, and we are excited for the opportunities ahead. From growing our brand in Shropshire to expanding our design services and bathroom installations, this award is a significant boost for our business.
Are you a fellow #SBS winner or small business owner in Shropshire? Let’s connect!
Need a bespoke bathroom design or installation? Contact Ash Plumbing & Bathrooms – a proud Theo Paphitis SBS Award-winning business in Telford, Shropshire!