Exciting News – Ashley & McDonough Joins Mecsia Group

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We are thrilled to announce that as of 18th July 2025, Ashley & McDonough Compliance Services (A&M) has officially joined the Mecsia Group — one of the UK’s most successful and ambitious technical services groups.

We want to take a moment to sincerely thank our clients for being part of the Ashley & McDonough journey so far.  Their trust and partnership have been the foundation of our success, and we’re excited to take this next step with them.

This partnership is a natural fit. Mecsia and A&M share the same core values: outstanding service, technical excellence, and an unwavering commitment to our customers. Like us, Mecsia believes in local delivery, strong open client relationships, and always doing the right thing.

Key facts:

  • There will be no disruption to our service
  • Team members are staying with the business for the long term, ensuring continuity and familiar faces.
  • The Ashley & McDonough brand, autonomy, and service approach will remain unchanged.

Customers will continue to receive the same personal, responsive service you know and trust – now with the added strength and support of a national group behind us.

What this means for customers:

As part of the Mecsia Group, we will have access to:

  • Greater investment in training and career development for our people
  • Increased purchasing power to drive even better value for our clients
  • A broader range of technical services, including access to Mecsia’s new Green Energy Centre of Excellence, supporting your sustainability goals.
  • Expanded geographic reach to support clients across more regions

This is a major step forward for A&M – and for our customers.  We’re building on a solid foundation to offer even greater capability, innovation, and service excellence.

The details of A&M’s new parent company are:

Mecsia Limited

Si1 Parsons Green, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, PE27 4AA

Company Number 13046139

We’re excited about the future, and we’re proud to continue serving you with the same dedication and professionalism you’ve come to expect from Ashley & McDonough.

Exciting Contract Award with South Yorkshire Housing Association

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South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) has once again chosen the Ashley & McDonough team to deliver their Stock Investment Programme (SIP) – Central Heating Replacements.

We recognise that providing reliable heating and hot water plays a critical role in the health, comfort, and wellbeing of SYHA’s residents, and both SYHA Team and A&M Team takes this responsibility seriously. Ensuring that homes are warm, safe, and energy-efficient is at the heart of what we do.

Since first being appointed in April 2019, we’ve built a strong, collaborative relationship with the SYHA team. Over this time, we have:

  • Put the SYHA customer at the heart of every decision
  • Taken a pragmatic, joined-up approach to pre-contract planning, risk management, and delivery
  • Maintained effective and open communication with the SYHA Team
  • Responded quickly to callouts to support SYHA’s excellent customer service standards
  • Delivered consistently strong performance with continuous improvement

The new contract is awarded for an initial term of three years, with the potential to extend for an additional two plus one years.

We value the trust SYHA places in the A&M Team and look forward to continuing to support their investment in homes and communities.

Ashley & McDonough Win Best SME Supplier to the Social Housing Sector 

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National Award- Ashley & McDonough – Best SME Supplier to the Social Housing Sector 

Ashley & McDonough Team are celebrating after beating off stiff competition to be awarded ‘Best SME Supplier to the Social Housing Sector 2025’ at ASCP Safety & Compliance National Awards Dinner on Thursday evening.

The award recognises exceptional contribution, ability to adapt quickly to customer needs, going above and beyond to deliver impeccable service, solving complex challenges, and consistently providing a next-level customer experience.

Darren Cunningham, CEO of Ashley & McDonough said “I am really proud of the A&M Team and all we have achieved over the last year. Winning this award is recognition of A&M’s approach to the very best in customer service, performance, quality and safety. Special thanks to A&M customers who continue to trust the A&M Team with their compliance, repairs and installation requirements and the safety of residents”.

A&M Shortlisted for Heating Contractor of the Year at the ASCP Awards!

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We are thrilled to announce that A&M has been shortlisted for the prestigious Heating Contractor of the Year award at the 2025 ASCP Awards.

A&M Team has also been shortlisted for ‘Best SME Supplier to the Social Housing Sector’.

This recognition highlights the incredible dedication and expertise our Team brings to the social housing sector.

For over 60 years, A&M has been committed to delivering exceptional customer service, underpinned by our family values of care, integrity, and long-term commitment to our Team, clients and customers.

We pride ourselves on going above and beyond to keep residents warm and safe. Our team’s ability to solve complex problems swiftly, using innovative solutions like diagnostic video calls and agile engineering support, has made a real impact on the lives of our customers.

This award nomination is a testament to the passion and dedication of the A&M Team in providing high-quality, reliable heating services, and we couldn’t be prouder of all that we’ve achieved together.

Here’s to continuing our legacy of excellence in the social housing sector!

Ashley & McDonough Awarded One-Year Extension

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Exciting News from Ashley & McDonough!

Here’s to another successful year!

We are delighted to announce that Ashley & McDonough has been awarded a one-year contract extension to continue providing Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), and Associated Equipment Services across the Merseytravel Estate.

This contract was originally secured through a competitive tender process. Since 2018, our dedicated A&M Team has been working closely with Merseytravel to ensure compliance, efficiency, and exceptional service delivery.

Why This Matters?

Merseytravel plays a crucial role as the Transport Executive Body for the Liverpool City Region, overseeing key transport services that keep the region moving.

At A&M, we take immense pride in our ONE TEAM approach, working collaboratively with the Merseytravel team to drive innovation, efficiency, and compliance. Our proactive and responsive service model ensures engineers can attend reactive calls within one hour.

What Sets Us Apart?

A 100% compliance focus, ensuring all assets are maintained to the highest standards

A dedicated in-house team, including Gas Safe engineers and NICEIC-qualified professionals

Advanced digital reporting, utilising our computerised management system to track compliance, repairs, and performance metrics in real time

A strong partnership approach, with structured contract reviews, ongoing communication, and future-proof planning

We are excited to continue this partnership with Merseytravel and look forward to delivering high-quality, proactive, and innovative HVAC services that support the region’s vital transport infrastructure.

A huge thank you to our incredible A&M Team and our partners at Merseytravel for their collaboration and commitment to excellence.

Investing in Young Talent: Georgia

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Investing in Young Talent: Georgia’s Journey with A&M & The Riverside Group

At Ashley & McDonough (A&M), we believe in making a lasting impact—not just through our services but by investing in people. A key part of this commitment is our partnership with The Riverside Group (TRG), where we’re not only delivering excellent service but also creating real opportunities for local communities.

One such success story is Georgia Evans, a 17-year-old apprentice from Knotty Ash, Liverpool, who joined us as a Business Administrator Apprentice on July 15, 2024. Through her Level 3 Apprenticeship with Northwest Education & Training Ltd, Georgia is gaining vital skills in business operations, customer service, and project management—setting the foundation for a promising career.

💡 How Georgia is Making an Impact

As part of our contract with TRG, Georgia plays a crucial role in:
✅ Organising and managing service jobs
✅ Enhancing customer satisfaction through follow-ups
✅ Supporting efficient service delivery within TRG communities
Her journey is a testament to how apprenticeships can transform lives, equipping young talent with real-world experience while strengthening the local workforce.

👏 We’re proud to support TRG’s mission of creating economic opportunities for young people and remain committed to driving positive social value through employment, training, and community engagement.
📢 Let’s continue to invest in the future—one apprentice at a time!