• Mr Graham Vernon
Correspondence address: Chesterton Road, Eastwood Trading Estate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, S65 1SU
Date of birth: September 1969
Nationality: British
Country of residence: England
Occupation: Managing Director
Nature of control:
Ownership of shares – 75% or more
Ownership of voting rights – 75% or more
Right to appoint and remove directors
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• Mrs Sarah Jane Vernon
Correspondence address: Chesterton Road, Eastwood Trading Estate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, S65 1SU
Date of birth: January 1967
Nationality: British
Country of residence: England
Occupation: Company Secretary in Scotland
Nature of control: Has significant influence or control
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• Mr Matthew James Anthony
Correspondence address: Chesterton Road, Eastwood Trading Estate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, S65 1SU
Date of birth: September 1983
Nationality: British
Country of residence: England
Nature of control: Right to appoint and remove directors
Occupation: Finance Director
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Statement of capital file

• Statement of Capital (Share Capital)
Class of Shares: ORDINARY
Currency: GBP
Number Allotted: 100000
Aggregate nominal value: 100000
Prescribed Particulars:
There are no specific rights to the shares other than the standard voting rights and ownership

• Statement of Capital (Total)
Currency: GBP
Total Number of shares: 100000
Total Aggregate nominal value: 100000

• Full Details of Shareholders as per the latest information uploaded on the Co.House

Shareholding 1: Graham Vernon
Nature of control: Ownership of shares – 75% or more
Ownership of voting rights – 75% or more
Right to appoint and remove directors

Strategy
• COVID-19 Risk Mitigation through governmental support packages
The company has experienced positive downturn in COVID-19 risk and exposure.
As per the company’s latest Annual Report (2021), the business will continue to follow government guidelines and legislation and when required take advantage of the governments support packages including any available grants.

• Brexit Impact ongoing monitoring
The board believe that the business has managed the new regulations and the consequent cost increases well and the risks are deemed low. However, the management team continue to be aware of all the current changes to legislation.

• Focus on materials supply management due to price fluctuations
The upturn in global demand for timber in 2021 created a rapid increase in the price of this material and other critical materials. The business has needed to track these price fluctuations to be able to sustain commercial gross profit margin rate and manage the challenges to source adequate supply. The demand has now reduced and subsequently the company is now experiencing a significant reduction in material costs which will allow the business to track selling price and remain competitive within the market.

• Quality oriented
• Their specialised factory workforce are dedicated and fully committed to manufacturing our buildings to an exceptionally high standard, each member of production having passed their internal manufacturing and quality control standard review.

• Organisational Adaptability
TGB Sheds are a progressive, forward-thinking company, who can adapt to changes in the environment and the economy as and when necessary.

Ambitions

• Focus on product development and company expansion:
In 2011, TGB Sheds (Scotland) was formed to give a full service of delivery and installation of TGB Shed’s portfolio.

• Maintaining their established competitive position in the garden buildings market

TGB (Scotland) have agents that sell their buildings throughout the UK.
TGB Sheds only supply to approved trade stockists only, this decision was taken to give all their retail agents exclusivity in their particular area. Their end-clients are mainly individuals, but they could also be businesses willing to invest in their building surrounding area (hotels/ business offices with gardens, restaurants etc.)

Customer Reviews

Review Rating: 4/5
Date: 02 November 2022
Topic: Product Quality & Retail Agent behaviour
Platform: Trustpilot
Overall Platform rating: 4.6/5 (132 reviews)

Review Text:

“Installation.
I had no problem with the shed manufacturer, but only with their Agent who was not properly informed of some technical details. The installation was carried out properly and the shed sturdy and well made.”

-John Slater

Reply from TGB Sheds:

“Hi John,

Thank you for your review and sharing your experience.

I am sorry to hear that the retail agent was unable to provide you with the required information, we will investigate this in an attempt to prevent such issues in the future.

Take care,

TGB sheds”

Review Rating: 1/5
Date: 2022 (possibly spring)
Topic: Product Quality & Customer Exprience
Platform: Google

Overall Platform rating: 3.2/5 (76 reviews)

Review Text:
“We ordered a playhouse for our daughter in January as the company we bought the playhouse from (GBC Southampton) were offering free fitting. The playhouse was everything that we wanted for our daughter. As COVID had scuppered our holiday plans, we decided to spend that money on the play house. It was expensive but looked very well made at the showroom.
Approximately £2800 later & having paid nearly £600 for a patio made to measure, we had a delivery within 3 weeks. When it was delivered the rain was pouring. The two men proceeded anyway despite the torrential rain. Not only did they bring the wrong side panel, they did not bring the central roof tiles or other key parts.
[..] There are many other issues but I will go into the customer service.

[…] I had to take a day off work because there is little to no flexibility around the customer’s availability & 1 man came down to “fix” the playhouse. The man who arrived did a job on the minor problems but it was clear from his demeanour that he felt that what he had been assigned to do was a complete waste of time. Nevertheless, he was told to do what he needed to do. I get told every time I call that Graham (managing director) wants a face-to-face meeting with the fitter. Graham does not seem to work past 4:30pm or Fridays so this is difficult. I have called TGB almost every day since the 13th April. It has reached the point when all I have to do is say my name & it is clear who I am. So many times, I have been promised a call by the end of the day to update me on the issue but only ever had one call. Whenever I speak with someone, I get an excuse and reassurance that there will be a meeting with the managing director to discuss the issue. It has been over a month since the latest report was submitted.I call every day. Another week goes by with no updates, false promises & a nearly £3000 playhouse that we cannot use, 4 months after it was fitted.”

– Joe Robinson

TGB Sheds aim to provide their customers with any product knowledge they may require while giving quick lead times for all deliveries enabling them to know when their deliveries are being made and therefore making selling easier.

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the group and company during 2021, amounted to 110 (99:2020).

Employee Reviews

Review Rating: 5/5
Date: 25 January 2022
Topic: Pay & Culture
Platform: Indeed
Overall Platform rating: 2.1/5 (7 Reviews)
Overall Ratings by category:
• Work-life balance: 2.4/5
• Pay & Benefits: 2.7/5
• Job Security and Advancement: 2.6/5
• Management: 2/5
• Culture: 2.4/5

Review text:
“Enjoyable role.

“I worked at TGB for 2 years and it was the best I ever had.

I worked on the retail fitters teams (installing sheds/summerhouses) and you get to see the whole country! Most days were like a day out.

If you are afraid of work then this is not the job for you, but you get out what you put in. I saved enough money for a house deposit in 4 months!

All the fitters are great to work with and very helpful.

Management REALLY look after you if you have a can do attitude. I can’t thank them enough.

I only left as I decided to go self- employed in another role. If things didn’t work out I’d definitely go back.

Over all 10/10”

Pros
“Earning potential and people.”

-Fitter (Former Employee) – United Kingdom

Review Rating: 1/5
Date: 30 June 2021
Topic: Culture & Management
Platform: Indeed
Overall Platform rating: 2.1/5 (7 Reviews)
Overall Ratings by category:
• Work-life balance: 2.4/5
• Pay & Benefits: 2.7/5
• Job Security and Advancement: 2.6/5
• Management: 2/5
• Culture: 2.4/5

Review text:

“Horrendous and stressful.
Line managers and management complain if you leave before work is complete. Although on my induction I was told that 6-4 is a sufficient shift and I was only contracted to 6-2 but team leader said he’s not happy with me leaving at 4. If you leave at 4, the next day, management will tell you off. 10 hours is a sufficient shift.”

Pros
“Sandwich shop nearby.”

Cons
“Long days, start off on low wage.”
-Production Operative (Former Employee)
Rotherham, South Yorkshire

• TGB manufactures a comprehensive range of garden buildings

• Bespoke service option based on size and specification, tailored to suit the client’s personal needs

• Fully trained office staff available seven days a week, who can deal with any product knowledge you may require and also specialist designs

• Quick lead times

• ESG Focused: They have an eco-friendly water-based treatment for their facility

• Their timber suppliers are chain of custody certified

Annual Report File

The principal activity of the company is that of manufacturing and wholesale of garden buildings. More analytically their products include:

• Sheds
• Storage and Kennels
• Summer Houses
• Play houses
• Tenalised products
• Bespoke special buildings

Locations

TGB Sheds
TGB Timber Garden Buildings
Chesterton Road, Eastwood Trading Estate
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1SU

There is also a Delivery & Installation of Timber Garden Buildings
unit in Scotland:
TGB Sheds (Scotland) Limited
Unit 8B, Boston Road, Glenrothes, Fife KY6 2RE, GB

Social Media

Facebook

Twitter  (for Scotland Branch)

LinkedIn

“Former ‘nuts’ building sold to garden shed manufacturer”, Rotherham Advertiser, 2016

Competitors List (alphabetical order)

Criterion: Industry subcategory, Company Size and Product

• Mercia Garden Products Limited
Employee Count: 214: 2022 (Annual Report)

• Rowlinson Garden Products Limited (both direct and indirect competitor)
Employee Count: 91:2021 (Annual Report)

• The Malvern Collection
Employee Count: 147:2022 (Annual Report)