Coach firm driving towards further growth after buying premises

EAST Lancashire-based C&S Coaches is targeting future expansion after purchasing its premises.

Employing 16 members of staff, the family-run business spent £312,000 purchasing the facility in Colne it previously rented, helped by funding from Yorkshire Bank.

Managing director David Brennan bought C&S Coaches 20 years ago and has grown the business’ fleet in that time from three vehicles to 17.

The firm handles both public and private contracts with the majority of its routes dedicated to transporting children with special needs to and from schools.

C&S Coaches expanded its offering in 2011 opening an MOT and service garage for cars, vans and minibuses. With the recent premises purchase, the business is targeting further growth.

Brennan said: “Purchasing our premises has helped us significantly improve our business. Our future in the area has been cemented and we are making significant savings on our rent.

“With Yorkshire Bank’s support we can re-invest savings from the purchase into continued improvement and expansion of the business.”

The deal was conducted by Paul Williams, relationship manager at Yorkshire Bank’s Business and Private Banking Centre in Bolton.

Sean Williams, head of Yorkshire Bank’s Business and Private Banking Centre in Manchester, said: “C&S Coaches’ recent purchase is proof of its commitment to continue serving the local community.”