Post and Rail Scotland Ltd
Rural and agricultural fencing contractor using locally coppiced materials — hazel, sweet chestnut, Douglas fir — from Forestry and Land Scotland woodland schemes. Living Wage accredited. Apprenticeship programme for young people from rural communities.
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Why Post and Rail Scotland Ltd scores 71/100
| Pillar | Evidence | Source | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
assignmentGovernance | Legal structure: Ltd. Mission statement verified. Companies House filing reviewed. | Companies House · B-Corp | 7.0 |
ecoCommunity | £3,000 donated in FY2024 (1.1% of profit). Verified via Charity Commission. | Charity Commission | 7.6 |
paymentsTax | Effective UK corporation tax rate: 19% (vs 19% statutory norm). HMRC records show no adverse findings. | HMRC · Fair Tax Mark | 6.8 |
groupsEmployment | Minimum wage paid: £13/hr. Zero-hours: 0%. Gender pay gap: 13.6%. 0 tribunal losses in 5 years. | LWF · DWP · Tribunals | 7.8 |
campaignCause | Assessed from public advocacy record, employee volunteering policy (2 days/yr), and cause promotion activities. | Third Party Auditors | 6.8 |
Post and Rail Scotland Ltd
Post and Rail Scotland was founded in Perth in 2014. Located in the heart of Scotland's forestry region, the founders saw an opportunity to demonstrate how local woodland management and traditional fencing techniques could be commercially viable.