Pork pie firm puts growth on the menu after investment boost
A family-run business known for its pork pies has received a five-figure funding boost from UKSE’s West Midlands team to support its expansion.
T.C. Morris is moving from Walsall Street in Willenhall to larger premises in Dudley due to recent growth.
The funding has allowed the company to hire five new staff members, with plans to offer apprenticeship opportunities in the future.
Founded in 1939, T.C. Morris, now based on the Blackbrook Industrial Estate in Dudley, produces pork pies, sausage rolls, and scotch eggs for the food service and catering sectors.
Charlotte Tennant said: “I joined the business in 2010 after studying Law and HR management at university. I always wanted to follow in my grandfather and father’s footsteps and made it my mission to continue to grow the business. With the support of managing director Allan Jones, together we have worked hard to increase our customer base and expand our product range and we are now exploring export opportunities.
“To meet demand, we relocated to bigger premises in Dudley. We are proud that all our existing employees stayed with us as part of the move; some of whom have been with us for more than 40 years.
“The funding from UKSE has provided us with the working capital to continue to operate during the move. Mike and Steve have been a great support to us and genuinely want us to succeed.”
UKSE regional executive Mike Lowe added: “At UKSE we aim to support businesses to grow, innovate and create job opportunities. Charlotte and the team at T.C. Morris are a great Black Country success story and we were delighted to be able to support their growth plans.”
