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WCF named Business of the Year at prestigious regional awards

Cumbrian-based fuel distributor WCF was named Business of the Year at the 2025 in-Cumbria Business Awards. Held in Carlisle on November 13, the awards recognise and celebrate outstanding businesses across Cumbria.

WCF winners of in-Cumbria Business of the Year Awards

Phil Murray, Chief Executive Officer at WCF, said: “This is such an incredible achievement for the entire team who are continually driving the business forward.

“As a part employee-owned business, our team is at the heart of everything we do and their ideas and passion ensure that we are a forward-thinking, innovative business which delivers across a diverse range of sectors.

“The in-Cumbria Awards showcase the strength, depth and success of the local business community, and we are proud to have won this award against such tough competition.”

A diverse family of businesses operating in retail, logistics and leisure, WCF has over 370 employees working across more than 30 locations in the UK including three fuel distribution businesses, WCF Chandlers, Allan Stobart Lubricants & Fuels and WCF Fuels North West.

This latest accolade comes after WCF achieved a place in the large business category of the 2025 Great Place to Work UK list, making it one of the best workplaces in the UK for its sector.

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