Established in 1968 by Mick and Margaret McCarthy, McCarthy’s began as a man and van operation, gradually expanding into transport and removal services. Currently, it stands as Yorkshire’s largest privately owned removals and storage company, overseen by Managing Director Mike McCarthy. With over 50 years of operation in the Yorkshire region, McCarthy’s boasts self-storage units in Leeds, Harrogate, York, and Wakefield, with plans for further expansion. Effective January 1, 2021, the removals, shredding, and archiving sectors transitioned into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), signifying that all employees now collectively own 100% of the business. This unique structure ensures that every McCarthy’s team member is personally invested in ensuring the success of your move.

McCarthy’s, established in 1968 by Mick and Margaret McCarthy, originated as a man and van service before evolving into a comprehensive removals and storage company. Yorkshire’s largest privately owned enterprise in this sector, it remains under the guidance of Managing Director Mike McCarthy. With a rich history spanning over 50 years in the Yorkshire region, McCarthy’s has expanded its footprint, offering self-storage units in Leeds, Harrogate, York, and Wakefield, with plans for continued growth. Notably, starting from January 1, 2021, the removals, shredding, and archiving divisions underwent a significant transformation into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), ensuring that all employees collectively own the business. This distinctive ownership structure guarantees a high level of personal commitment from every McCarthy’s staff member, dedicated to ensuring the success of each customer’s move.