Our History

In 2017, the team at Ken White Signs celebrated their milestone 50th anniversary. Throughout the year, the team organised various charity events including the ‘Gold Pant Mile’ which saw around 100 local people taking part in a mile-long fun run adorned in gold pants and fancy dress around the streets of Tiverton. The event was a great success raising just over £3,000 for Clic Sargent, the charity that supports Young Lives vs. Cancer

Ken White Signs 50th anniversary celebrations culminated in a party at Tiverton Golf Club, with guests including previous customers, suppliers and people from the local community, as well as Ken’s family and friends. Ken’s first order was hand sign writing honours boards at Tiverton Golf Club, so it seemed very fitting to hold the 50th anniversary celebrations at the golf club on 22 September 2017, exactly 50 years to the date when Ken carried out that first job. Ben White said ‘It was a very special night and great to have everyone there who has supported us throughout the decades. It was a wonderful tribute to my Dad for all his dedication and hard work’. Here’s to another half century of sign-making!!

As part of the celebrations of their 50 years in business, the team at Ken White Signs donated 50 hours of their time to help out at the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth. Armed with paint pots and brushes the KWS team renovated an existing pagoda, part of the Sensory Trail Road, by oiling the timber to make it more weather resistant and easier to maintain. In addition, the creative team designed bespoke animated woodland characters, on Foamex, and fitted these to the roof. They also provided graphic panels depicting colourful bugs and wildlife for the Sensory Garden.