Cat Robson-Scarborough of Your Man With A Van Named Woman Who Awards 2026 Finalist

We are incredibly proud to share that Cat Robson-Scarborough, Co-Founder and Franchise & Operations Director of Your Man With A Van, has been named as a finalist at the Woman Who Awards 2026 — one of the UK’s most prestigious celebrations of women in business and leadership.

The nomination recognises Cat’s outstanding contribution to the UK franchise and logistics sector, her entrepreneurial leadership, and her commitment to building a business that puts people first.

What are the Woman Who Awards?

The Woman Who Awards celebrate and champion extraordinary women in business across the UK — recognising those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, resilience and impact in their field. The awards shine a spotlight on the women shaping the future of British business, from founders and entrepreneurs to directors and industry leaders.

Being named as a finalist is a significant achievement, placing Cat amongst the UK’s most inspiring and influential women in business in 2026.

About Cat Robson-Scarborough

Cat Robson-Scarborough is Co-Founder and Franchise & Operations Director of Your Man With A Van Ltd, one of the UK’s fastest growing removals and logistics franchise networks. Alongside co-founder Dan Robson-Scarborough, Cat has scaled the YMWAV franchise network from zero to 65 branches across the UK in just two and a half years — a growth trajectory that has earned national recognition across the business and franchising community.

Now based in Northumberland, Cat and Dan operate a genuinely disruptive franchise model built on a franchisee-first, no-commission approach — one that prioritises the success of individual branch owners over centralised revenue generation. It is a model that has not only driven rapid growth but built lasting trust across the network.

Cat is also a sought-after speaker, writer and advocate for commercial leadership in the logistics sector. She speaks openly about what it means to build a business differently — and about the importance of ensuring the best person always gets the opportunity, regardless of background.

Only 26% of senior management roles in transport, removals and storage are held by women. Cat’s approach to that statistic is characteristically direct — not anger, but optimism, and a clear commercial argument for change.

A Double Award-Winning Business

The Woman Who Awards nomination comes on the back of a landmark year for Your Man With A Van. The business was recently named in both the Elite Franchise Top 100 and the Top 10 Emerging Franchises at the Elite Franchise Top 100 Awards 2026 — one of the most respected franchise accolades in the UK.

Together these recognitions confirm what Cat and Dan have built: a business with strong foundations, genuine momentum, and a clear vision for continued growth.

What This Means

“Being shortlisted for the Woman Who Awards is something I’m genuinely proud of,” says Cat. “Not just for me personally, but because of what it represents — that you can build something significant, from Northumberland, in an industry not known for female leadership, and be recognised for it. Dan and I have built this together and this recognition belongs to everyone who has been part of the journey.”

What’s Next

With 65 branches nationwide and ambitious plans for continued expansion, Your Man With A Van is on a mission to become the most trusted name in removals and logistics across the UK.

If you’re moving home or relocating a business, find your local branch at yourmanwithavan.com.

For franchise opportunities visit yourmanwithavan.com or contact [email protected]