Vic Golding, who passed away in November 2023 at the age of 86, was a pioneer in supplying businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire with their first computers. As the founder and managing director of Golding Computer Services, established in 1982, he understood the importance of not just providing hardware, but also offering training on how to use it effectively.
Throughout his career, Vic’s company received numerous awards for excellence from Sage software, the International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB), and Hull City Council’s Making Changes for Careers (MC4C) project. One of the key aspects of their success was the training provided by Vic’s colleague Di Garbera, which equipped young entrepreneurs and business professionals with essential computerized accounting skills.
In recognition of Vic’s dedication to supporting young people and his remarkable business achievements, MC4C has announced that one of its annual awards will be named after him. Charles Cracknell, Hull City Council’s Youth Enterprise and Microbusiness Manager, praised Vic for his commitment to nurturing young talent and his unwavering support for apprentices and entrepreneurs.
Vic’s journey from selling electrical goods at Hammonds to working with renowned companies like Smith & Nephew and Webley & Scott Klaxon showcased his diverse experience in the business world. Despite facing challenges with companies like Associated Fisheries and Spooner Group, Vic’s passion for training and empowering others never wavered.
Reflecting on his career in a 2019 interview, Vic emphasized the importance of providing training alongside computer services. His legacy lives on through the countless businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire that purchased their first computers from Golding Computer Services, paving the way for a new era of technological advancement in the region.