We are coming out of the pandemic, but businesses continue to feel its impact. Over the last two years, many of our clients have made use of Government support packages, including Bounce Back loans, CBILS loans and, of course, the generous furlough scheme.
2023 will be the final year that farmers can apply for Countryside Stewardship agreements before the roll out of the Environmental land management schemes (ELMS).
Entering a stewardship scheme can help prepare and position your business well for the future of subsidies.
Fast-growing South West firm Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants has expanded its team by appointing a new Corporate Finance Manager. Will Mudd brings 15 years’ corporate finance experience, gained in the UK and Australia.
We are thrilled to confirm that the UK’s leading dementia charity, Alzheimer’s Society, is our charity of the year for 2022.
Our team members chose Alzheimer’s Society from a shortlist, which we created after inviting charities to apply to be the Thomas Westcott charity of the year. Teams from across the firm are now planning a host of fundraising activities, including an epic 26-mile walk, to raise money for the charity.
For town and parish councillors, the fast-approaching year end (31 March 2022) means AGAR (the Annual Governance and Accountability Return) will be the focus of attention.
Councillors will have to find time in their already busy schedules to ensure that their council has reviewed important policy documents in advance of the year-end.
We are delighted to sponsor a team of up-and-coming young football players. Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants is now the proud sponsors of Crediton Youth Football Club’s under-9 girls.
Leading South West accountancy firm Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants today announced it is further investing in its growth through the acquisition of Bridgwater-based Sully & Co Chartered Accountants.
DEFRA and HMRC have at long last clarified the tax treatment of the proposed lump sum payment to be made to farmers to exit the industry.
As we start a new year and look to the end of the pandemic, this could be a crucial time to refocus on your finances and undertake some financial planning.
The Government’s Covid measures are easing back a little and it feels like the nation is starting to come off pause and we’re ready to press play on our lives once again.
During National Apprenticeship Week, Head of HR Simon Irvin answers questions about why apprenticeships matter at Thomas Westcott.
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