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Ready Steady Store Named Finalists in Two Categories for FEDESSA 2024 Awards

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  1. Worsley Store Shortlisted for Multi-Site Operator Store of the Year
  2. Cluster Manager Beth Ruddock Nominated for Manager of the Year
  3. Innovative Security Features and Flexible Storage Options
  4. Commitment to Continuous Improvement

As a provider of secure and convenient storage solutions focused on customer satisfaction, Ready Steady Store is honoured to have been selected as a finalist in two award categories at the Federation of European Self Storage Associations (FEDESSA) Awards 2024. These nominations demonstrate and highlight our performance in the growing self storage industry.

Ready Steady Store‘s success is centred around its strong emphasis on customer service. To make self storage convenient and stress-free for all, our dedication is evident in the outstanding customer experiences we continuously offer to our customers.

Worsley Store Shortlisted for Multi-Site Operator Store of the Year

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Our Worsley store has been selected as a finalist for the Multi-Site Operator Store of the Year award. This recognition highlights the team’s consistent commitment to delivering a smooth, customer-focused service. With 17 years of expertise, the Worsley store has become preferred for diverse storage requirements, including personal items and business stock.

Cluster Manager Beth Ruddock Nominated for Manager of the Year

At Ready Steady Store, we’re also proud to announce the recognition of our exceptional team members alongside the store’s success. Beth Ruddock, Cluster Manager of the Eastleigh, Wokingham, and Bournemouth stores, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Manager of the Year award. This nomination highlights Beth’s uncompromising dedication to the success of the overall business and her invaluable contributions to the self storage sector.

Innovative Security Features and Flexible Storage Options

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond customer service. We have invested heavily in state-of-the-art security features, including 24-hour CCTV monitoring, individual alarms, and round-the-clock security, ensuring our customers and their belongings’ safety and integrity.
We offer a diverse range of flexible storage options, catering to the varying needs of our customers. From compact lockers to spacious units suitable for entire businesses, our storage solutions are designed to provide the perfect fit for every customer.


We’ve also launched ONE Lock, enabling you to secure and access your storage unit using your smartphone and providing a convenient and secure way to reach your storage space. This feature has been implemented in several locations and will gradually be expanded to all our stores.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

We’re always looking at ways to improve and make self storage accessible and affordable for everyone. By keeping up with industry trends and adjusting to customers’ changing needs, our dedication to ongoing improvement is a critical factor in our organisation’s sustained success and reputation within the self storage industry.

These nominations from FEDESSA demonstrate our dedication to excellence, customer satisfaction, and creativity. As we strive to expand the limits of what can be achieved in the self storage sector, being selected as a finalist for these awards displays our accomplishments and acknowledges the outstanding team that has enabled our success.

Karishma Darji

Head of Central Operations & Marketing, Ready Steady Store

Karishma is Head of Central Operations & Marketing at Ready Steady Store, bringing over 10 years’ experience in the UK self storage industry. She oversees central operations, process strategy, customer experience, and digital performance across multiple self storage locations nationwide, ensuring customers have access to affordable, secure, and easy-to-use storage solutions.

Her work is closely informed by real customer behaviour and day-to-day store operations, helping ensure all advice and guides are practical, transparent, and relevant.

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Secure storage for your belongings, around the clock

At Ready Steady Store, security is built into everything we do. Our stores are designed to help protect your belongings while giving you complete peace of mind, whether you're storing for the short or long term.

These measures are in place to help deter unauthorised access and provide safer storage for our customers.

Our security features typically include:

  • 24/7 CCTV monitoring
  • Smart locks for controlled, secure unit access
  • App-controlled entry, so only authorised users can enter

Expert insight from our store teams

Customers often underestimate how important access control and good lighting are when choosing self storage. Our teams regularly highlight these features as key reasons customers choose Ready Steady Store.
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  • 24/7 CCTV
  • Smart locks
  • App-controlled entry

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Our sustainability commitment

With climate change now at the forefront of most people’s minds, action needs to be taken. At Ready Steady Store we’re already taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint, a major factor in combating climate change.

Our latest tree planting initiative will see us reduce our footprint even further. That’s because trees absorb CO2, so they’re a great way to minimise the harmful effect of CO2 emissions on the environment. And with more trees planted, the closer we’ll be to achieving a carbon-neutral Britain, along with our goal to become a carbon-neutral business.

We’re doing everything we can to help create a sustainable future for the planet, and now you can help too. All you have to do is leave us a Google Review, and for every one posted we’ll plant a tree with our partner more:trees.

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Help Us Raise Money for the Alzheimer’s Society

This year, we’re proud to support the Alzheimer’s Society—our chosen charity partner—by committing to raise £5000 to help fund vital research and support services for those affected by dementia.

We’ve made fantastic progress with cake sales, sponsored walks, and other team-led activities. You can follow our journey and check in on our progress via our JustGiving page.

Want to help?

You can make a difference by donating just 50p Or feel free to give more, share the link, and encourage friends and family to get involved.

Together, we can make a real impact for people living with dementia.

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Page last updated: February 17th, 2026

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