I didn't want my epitaph to read 'Here lies John Caudwell, billionaire.' I knew that wasn't enough. I've had a charitable instinct all my life, but working gave me no time for it. John Caudwell billionairecaudwellcharitable Change image and share on social
I will stay living in Staffordshire. Other people would be moving offshore. I am reasonably happy to help support the British economy. I have done very well out of Britain. John Caudwell britainbritisheconomy Change image and share on social
My father was unwell when I was 11, had a stroke at 14 and died when I was 18. My mother going to work at seven in the morning and coming back to look after him and me and my brother left its mark on me. John Caudwell backbrothercome share on social
My main commitment is to Caudwell Children. I put more than £1m a year into the charity, besides a lot of time and effort. John Caudwell caudwellcharitychild Change image and share on social
I make no apology for wanting to make a profit - the more I make, the bigger percentage will go to charity. So most of the work I do now is motivated by that. John Caudwell apologybigcharity Change image and share on social
I have a helicopter that I use for U.K. business trips, and I fly myself. I have a yacht in Antibes in the south of France, which is a sort of indulgence, as we only use it for about four weeks a year. The rest of the time, it is chartered out to people as a business. John Caudwell antibebusinesscharter share on social
My favourite thing is to come down to London from my home in Staffordshire in the helicopter and then get my bike out of the back and cycle into London. It's wonderful. John Caudwell backbikecycle Change image and share on social
Business gives you a massive high. Doing a great deal, coming up with an inspirational solution... It's very addictive. But it doesn't last long. In isolation, it's a bit sterile. It doesn't reward the soul. John Caudwell addictivebitebusiness share on social
I do want to keep the Wedgewood Collection in place, intact, and open to the public. Selling it off would be a real tragedy. John Caudwell collectionintactopen Change image and share on social