Hayes & Finch

What Hayes & Finch does

Hayes & Finch is a Liverpool-headquartered, privately held manufacturer and supplier of ecclesiastical goods, operating continuously since 1882. The company maintains vertically integrated in-house production across three workshops — a woodmill for ecclesiastical furniture, a metal shop for silverware and brassware, and a vestment department for liturgical garments — supplemented by curated partner brands (notably Prinknash Abbey incense and Slabbinck vestment hardware). Its catalogue spans candles (altar, votive, paschal, advent, sacramental, sanctuary), consumables (altar breads, altar wine, incense, palm items, holy oils), vestments (chasubles, albs, cassocks, stoles, surplices, dalmatics), furniture (altars, lecterns, pulpits, fonts, chairs), and furnishings (chalices, ciboria, monstrances, processional items, nativity sets), with pricing from approximately $4 consumables to over $13,000 bespoke altars.

The business serves three customer segments — churches, chapels and parishes (primary); clergy and religious ministers; and individual devotees — with the Liverpool Diocese a named institutional client. Go-to-market is primarily self-serve via a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront (hfltd.com) supporting multi-currency pricing (USD, GBP, EUR, SEK, CHF) and direct shipping to 12 countries across the UK, US, Ireland, and continental Europe, augmented by a Liverpool showroom open weekdays. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales, bespoke and personalization services, and renovation/restoration of church plate. Marketing is conducted through organic social channels (Twitter/X, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube) and an email newsletter, with no disclosed paid acquisition, no funding history, and no M&A activity.

Name

Hayes & Finch

Legal name

Hayes & Finch Ltd.

Website

https://hfltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hayes & Finch is a Liverpool-based, 140-year-old manufacturer and e-commerce supplier of church candles, vestments, furniture, and consumables, selling primarily to churches, clergy, and individual devotees across the UK, US, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling church candles, consumables, vestments, furniture, and religious supplies through e-commerce. Products range from low-cost consumables ($4-$50) to high-value furniture and silverware ($500-$13,000+).
2. Renovation & Restoration Services: Services for renovation and restoration of church plate and ecclesiastical items, with current promotional offering of 10% off renovation quotes.
3. Bespoke & Personalisation: Custom manufacturing and personalization services for vestments, furniture, and other ecclesiastical items to meet specific church requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hayes & Finch manufactures and supplies church furnishings and ecclesiastical products, with a portfolio that includes church candles (altar, votive, sanctuary, Paschal, Advent, sacramental), liturgical vestments (chasubles, albs, cassocks, stoles, cottas, surplices, dalmatics), ecclesiastical furniture (altars, lecterns, pulpits, fonts, chairs, tables), and consumables (altar breads, altar wine, incense, charcoal, palm). Production is vertically integrated through in-house woodmill, metal shop, and vestment department, and the company also offers bespoke personalisation and renovation/restoration services for church plate.

Product overview

Hayes & Finch is a manufacturer and supplier of church supplies with a comprehensive product portfolio spanning multiple categories. The core offerings include church candles (altar candles, votive lights, sanctuary lights, paschal candles, advent candles, sacramental candles) manufactured in-house since 1882, consumables (altar breads, altar wine, incense from Prinknash Abbey, charcoal), vestments (chasubles, albs, cassocks, stoles, choir robes, cottas, surplices, dalmatics) crafted for over 50 years in their in-house vestment department, and ecclesiastical furniture (altars, lecterns, pulpits, chairs, fonts, pedestals, tables, bookcases) produced in their in-house woodmill for over 30 years. The product line also encompasses church furnishings including candlesticks, chalices, ciboria, patens, crucifixes, processional crosses, banners, and nativity/crib sets. The company distinguishes itself through in-house manufacturing capabilities, offering bespoke and personalisation services alongside standard products, with additional services for renovation and restoration of church plate. Hayes & Finch operates an e-commerce platform powered by Shopify and sells to international markets including the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Church Candles Premium selection of church candles including Easter, beeswax, hand-dipped, advent, votive lights, sanctuary candles, and other candles crafted from superior materials for even burn and extended duration. Targeted at churches, chapels, parishes, and clergy for liturgical ceremonies.
• Vestments Traditional liturgical vestments including chasubles, albs, cassocks, stoles, choir robes, cottas, surplices, and dalmatics, crafted in-house. Targeted at clergy, servers, choirs, and parishes needing denomination-appropriate clerical garments.
• Church Furniture High-quality ecclesiastical furniture including altars, lecterns, chairs, fonts, pulpits, pedestals, tables, and bookcases, manufactured in-house in the Liverpool woodmill. Targeted at churches and parishes fitting out or refurbishing church interiors.
• Church Furnishings Extensive range of church furnishings including acolytes and torches, banners, bells and gongs, books and certificates, candlesticks, chalices/ciborias/patens, collection bags and plates, crosses and crucifixes, cruets, lamps and sconces, monstrances, oil stocks, processional items, pyxes, tabernacles, thuribles, votive stands, wands, and wreaths. Targeted at churches and religious institutions.
• Holy Communion Consumables Holy Communion supplies including altar breads (peoples wafers, priests wafers, Concelebration breads, gluten-free options), altar wine (traditional and non-alcoholic), incense (including Prinknash Abbey blends), quick-lighting charcoal, palm crosses, palm ash, palm branches, palm leaves, and holy oil. Targeted at churches, parishes, clergy, and individual devotees.
• Nativity and Crib Sets Nativity and crib sets in fibreglass, polyester, plaster, and wood, crafted with precision for Christmas celebrations. Targeted at churches, schools, and individual households.
• Communion Sets Communion sets combining multiple pieces including candlesticks, cruets, pyxes, chalices, and patens, available in various sizes. Targeted at churches and chapels for Holy Communion services.
• Renovation and Restoration Services Professional renovation and restoration of church plate and ecclesiastical items, maintaining exacting historical standards. Targeted at churches, parishes, and owners of antique church silverware and ornaments.
• Bespoke and Personalisation Services Custom design and manufacturing services enabling creation of unique vestments, furniture, and church items to specific requirements. Targeted at churches, dioceses, and clergy seeking denomination-specific or personalised ecclesiastical items.
• Factory Tours Factory tours of the Hayes & Finch manufacturing facilities in Liverpool, available to customers and visitors by appointment via the website.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prinknash AbbeycoreTechnology or IntegrationPrinknash Abbey supplies incense products to Hayes & Finch. The Benedictine monks at Prinknash have been mastering the art of incense blending since 1906, using secret recipes and the purest natural oils. Hayes & Finch features the Basilica and Vatican Incense from the Prinknash Abbey Range.
• Hammond & HarperminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHammond & Harper supplies exceptional quality clerical shirts to Hayes & Finch for resale through their ecclesiastical supplies catalog.
• Northumbrian CandleworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Other Brands' on Hayes & Finch website - produces Soy Wax Candles and appears to be a related or partner brand offering complementary products.
• Jacksons of Hebden BridgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Other Brands' - produces Church Kneeler Kits and appears as a complementary product partner on the Hayes & Finch platform.
• Brigantia NeedleworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Other Brands' - produces Cross Stitch Kits and appears as a complementary product partner on the Hayes & Finch platform.
• SlabbinckminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSlabbinck Vestment Hanger is sold through Hayes & Finch, suggesting a supplier/distributor relationship for this Belgian liturgical equipment manufacturer's products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cokesbury: US retail arm of Abingdon Press (United Methodist Publishing House) supplying church supplies, clergy apparel, Bibles, and curriculum. Broader portfolio than Hayes & Finch but competes in the same clergy-and-parish supplies category with a much larger digital and distribution footprint.

Direct peers

• Slabbinck: Belgian liturgical vestment and furnishing manufacturer with a broad international distribution network. Already a supply partner to Hayes & Finch (Slabbinck vestment hangers), but also a direct competitor in the vestment and ecclesiastical textiles category across Europe.
• Robert McCabe Company: US ecclesiastical supplier specializing in clergy apparel, vestments, and church furnishings. Direct competitor in vestment and church furnishings, with comparable mid-sized, heritage-style operations and parish-focused customer base.
• Cathedral Candle Company: US manufacturer of beeswax and specialty church candles, including Easter/Paschal, votive, and altar candles. Direct competitor in Hayes & Finch's heritage candle line, with a similar focus on liturgical-grade quality and parish customers.
• J. Wippell & Co: Long-established UK ecclesiastical supplier (founded 1849) offering vestments, clerical wear, church furniture, candles, and furnishings — directly overlapping Hayes & Finch's full product range and serving the same UK and international Anglican/Catholic customer base.
• Watts & Co: London-based ecclesiastical tailor and supplier of vestments, hangings, and church furnishings with heritage dating to the 1870s. Direct competitor in vestment manufacturing and high-end church textiles, with a similarly bespoke, heritage-driven positioning to Hayes & Finch.
• C.M. Almy & Son: US-based church supply company (founded 1890s) providing vestments, clergy apparel, candles, and church furnishings. Highly comparable operating model to Hayes & Finch — long heritage, broad product catalog, and dedicated US/denominational focus.
• Vanpoucke: Belgian liturgical apparel and vestment manufacturer with a strong European footprint. Overlaps directly with Hayes & Finch's in-house vestment department on chasubles, albs, and stoles for Catholic and Anglican clergy.

Others

• Prinknash Abbey: Benedictine monastery and historic incense blender (since 1906) that supplies incense to Hayes & Finch for resale. Not a direct competitor but an adjacent producer in the ecclesiastical supplies value chain, illustrating the company's reliance on specialist partner-suppliers for certain categories.
• Hammond & Harper: UK-based maker of high-quality clerical shirts, supplied to Hayes & Finch for resale through its catalog. Adjacent producer rather than direct competitor, but operates in the same clerical apparel category with comparable craftsmanship positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HayesFinch
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hayesandfinchltd
• Facebookfacebook.com/hayesandfinch
• Instagraminstagram.com/hayesandfinch
• Pinterestpinterest.co.uk/HAYESFINCH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hayes-and-finch-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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