As a trusted service provider, Norse Group combine the scale and expertise of a national provider with the values of the public sector and the insight of a local partner.
About us
People-focused services that communities can be proud of
People-focused services that communities can be proud of
A message from Justin Galliford
From maintaining public buildings and managing green spaces, providing strategic asset management and decarbonising estates, to providing care and cleaning for educational settings and delivering high-quality care, we provide the essential public services that enable communities to function and grow.
Putting people before profit
Norse Group works in close partnership with local authorities, public sector bodies, emergency services, and education providers to deliver high-quality, tailored service solutions. These relationships are built on trust, transparency, and aligned objectives, enabling us to support both operational delivery and strategic goals.
By combining expertise with flexibility, we help clients maintain vital services, respond to evolving demands, and create positive outcomes for the communities they serve. From everyday essentials to life’s most critical moments, we’re proud to be part of the public service journey, enabling vital services, powering local potential, and supporting those who need us most.
A public sector legacy
Norse Group was founded by Norfolk County Council in 1988. Since then, we’ve grown organically, guided by our public service roots and entrepreneurial spirit.
Today, we are the UK’s largest local authority trading company (LATCo), operating across 15 joint ventures across England. Each year a percentage of our profits go back to shareholder and joint venture partners, which in turn are reinvested into local communities. This model ensures that the value we create stays local, supporting economic development, and protecting public services for the future.
Values
We care completely
We champion diversity, support others, and build trusted partnerships.
We collaborate proactively
We create space for ideas, share knowledge, and ensure every voice heard.
We act with integrity
We do what we believe is right for our communities, people, and partners.
We pursue better
We use initiative and ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for everyone.
We make it happen
We apply expertise and pragmatism to deliver results every single time.
Norse in numbers
Performance with purpose, making a difference where it counts
revenue
joint venture partnerships
wholly owned by Norfolk County Council
employees
public sector clients
education clients
healthcare and blue light clients
local government clients
donated to charitable partners
social value delivered for Nourishing Norfolk
annual reduction in net carbon emissions
revenue
joint venture partnerships
wholly owned by Norfolk County Council
employees
public sector clients
education clients
healthcare and blue light clients
local government clients
donated to charitable partners
social value delivered for Nourishing Norfolk
annual reduction in net carbon emissions
Learn more about Norse
People
Our people are the heart of Norse Group, using their skills and commitment to deliver safe services that strengthen communities every day.
Leadership
Meet our senior leadership team and board shaping Norse Group, driving growth, impact and collaboration.
Joint Ventures
Partnerning with councils across the UK to deliver better services for residents
ESG
Delivering responsible growth through sustainable services, strong governance, and positive impact for communities everywhere.
Case Studies
Showcasing real stories of impact and innovation that make a lasting difference.
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