Simon Preston

Background

About Simon Preston

Through creativity, innovation and conviction, Sutcliffe Play contributes to the enjoyment and experience of children through play. We design playground equipment and playgrounds to encourage creativity. We also believe passionately in ‘inclusive play’, and we do this in an invisible way, allowing all children to discover and extend their own boundaries while playing side-by-side.As a British manufacturer we are very proud of the fact that all of our products are made in our purpose-built factory in the heart of Yorkshire, England. It is particularly pleasing that there is a resurgence in celebrating the strength and quality of niche British manufacturing – qualities that we have been perfecting for over 100 years.Sutcliffe Play is the UK’s first employee-owned playground equipment manufacturer. In April 2010, employees had the opportunity to take over ownership of the business from Robin Sutcliffe, who since joining the family business had dreamt of handing the reins of the business to its employees. The 65 strong team is highly skilled in the design and build of quality play equipment and spaces, and because we all own the company, every single one of us can lay claim to the title of quality control officer.