Folkes Holdings
Family-owned investment group managing commercial real estate, engineering and other businesses across the UK, Channel Islands
Highlights
- New on EvolcAdded 2026-11-04
About Folkes Holdings
Folkes Holdings is a family-owned investment and trading group focused on commercial real estate and heavy engineering, with interests in financing, venture capital, agriculture and tourism. Its portfolio includes property assets and engineering businesses such as Somers Forge, which supplies bespoke forgings to corporate and government clients.
The group operates commercial property in the UK and South Africa and investments in the Channel Islands. Its engineering businesses serve clients internationally; the group also backs asset-based investment opportunities with partners.
The registered entity was founded in 1969 and is based in Lye. The group describes its business as established in 1697 and operating across the UK, Channel Islands and South Africa.
Product: Investment and trading activities spanning commercial real estate, heavy engineering, financing, venture capital, agriculture and tourism.
Jobs at Folkes Holdings
Leadership
- Samson Folkes · Group Managing DirectorSource: company website
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