A CLECKHEATON-based HR, employment law and health and safety consultancy has been appointed by Carrs Pasties. 

Howarths will be working alongside the bakery as it aims to reach £15 million turnover by 2026.

The family business, which counts celebrities including DJs Sara Cox and Chris Moyles among its customers, has appointed Howarths to deliver strategic employment law and HR support in line with its ambitious growth plans.

Gavin Howarth, managing director at Howarths, said: “Getting solid HR and employment law procedures and training in place is crucial for any growing business looking to retain and recruit the best talent.

“Having delivered an initial HR audit and employee engagement survey to benchmark the business, we will now work closely with the senior management team and directors to develop and implement a bespoke HR and people development strategy to drive employee engagement and support the company’s exciting growth plans.”

Founded in 1938, the family-run bakery began as a tripe shop before the Second World War. 

It then attracted the attention of mill workers when it started selling freshly baked pasties.

Bolton Council gave the company a loan in 1975, which continued to help it grow and, in 2013, it was passed down to current directors and brothers, Matt, Liam and Joe Carr.