Two decades of independent growth, strong client relationships and trusted corporate and fiduciary support
DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN. July 2nd, 2026 – Trust and Corporate Service Provider Acclaim is celebrating 20 years in business, marking two decades of steady growth, strong relationships and a culture that has stayed true to itself along the way.
Founded in 2006, Acclaim is independently owned and based in the Isle of Man, supporting private clients, family offices, entrepreneurs and international businesses with company, trust and foundation services, along with the administration, accounting and ongoing support behind them.
Over the past 20 years, Acclaim has continued to refine and build on its core services in line with client needs, including company formation, corporate administration, trusts, foundations, bookkeeping, reporting and operational support. Alongside this, the business has broadened its offering into specialist areas such as eGaming support and, more recently, practical AI training through Acclaim Insights.
The last eight years have seen continued investment in people and capability helping to build a stronger team and a solid foundation for long-term growth.
Acclaim has always aimed to put people at the centre of the business. The company has built long-term client relationships, a team culture shaped by support and trust, and an environment where people are encouraged to develop, contribute and be themselves.
Across the business, that people-first mindset is reflected in the way Acclaim works day to day: professional but approachable, ambitious but grounded, and always focused on moving forward without losing the personal side of what it does.
As the business continues to embrace new ideas, it is committed to balancing the human side of both client service and team culture with AI and automation.
As Acclaim marks its 20th anniversary, its founder claims the milestone is not just about the growth of the business, but about the people behind it: the long-standing team members, the next generation coming through, the clients who have stayed, and the wider community that has been part of the journey.
Founder and CEO Brian Byers said: “Twenty years ago, Acclaim was built on a simple idea: that good business starts with good people. As we celebrate this milestone, we are incredibly proud of how far we have come, but even more proud that we have never lost the culture, values and sense of family that got us here. Our growth has always been about people, our team, our clients and our community, and that will continue to guide us into the future.”
The culture is something the wider team continues to value as the business grows.
Irena Hill, Finance Director at Acclaim said: “When I joined Acclaim as an office junior, I did not even have a desk of my own. Looking back, that feels fitting because the best businesses are built by people who show up, solve problems and keep moving forward. What makes me most proud today is not just how much we have grown, but the team we have built and the trust our clients continue to place in us.
“The best businesses aren’t built from perfect conditions. They’re built by people who show up, solve problems, and keep moving forward”.”
The pride in how Acclaim has grown, while staying true to itself, is something the leadership team feels strongly about too.
Sandra Georgeson, Managing Director at Acclaim said: “We’ve come a long way, but what matters most is that we still feel like the same business at heart. That’s what makes me excited for the future, because we’ve built something strong without losing the people side of it.”
For those who have worked with Acclaim over many years, consistency and client-focused support has remained a key part of the relationship.
A spokesperson at Gulf Oil International Ltd said: “Huge congratulations to Acclaim on reaching 20 years. We have enjoyed a long and successful relationship with the team and have always found them to be professional, responsive and highly dependable. More importantly, they take the time to understand our business, which ensures that they are able to offer support tailored to our needs. We greatly value their support and look forward to continuing our successful relationship for many years to come.”
Acclaim remains focused on growing in the same way it always has: staying close to its clients, evolving with their needs and ambitions, and continuing to deliver support that is personal, progressive and aligned with where they are heading.
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