We value relationships above all else.
With hundreds of experienced and talented team members with a wide range of specialisms, we’re always on hand to give clear, calm and expert advice.
And once a client walks through any of our doors, they enter a world of opportunity, expertise and potential, providing the South West with access to large firm expertise underpinned by local knowledge.
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Forest Glade Holiday Park
Client Story – Forest Glade Holiday Park The Westcotts team, led by Mandy French (Partner at Westcotts) have been providing accountancy support to the Forest Glade Holiday Park family business for over five years. From preparing partnership accounts and personal tax returns to helping with grant funding during Covid-19, Mandy has always been at the
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S&B Cinemas
Client Spotlight – S&B Cinemas In 2022, Pat and Beryl Scott, the Directors of S&B Cinemas, added a third venue to their repertoire with the official opening of the Avenue Cinema in Minehead. Having dreamt of owning a cinema since he was a child, Pat was able to realise his dream for the third time,
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Kids in Action
Client Story – Kids in Action Westcotts have been looking after Kids in Action for more than two years, and previously Ellie’s Haven for over a decade, prior to their merger. The Westcotts team supported Ellie’s Haven with their accountancy needs since the charity was formed in 2007 including systems implementation, VAT reclaim on the
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Far Frontiers Travel
Client Story – Far Frontiers Travel Far Frontiers Travel, run by Fiona Brijnath, is a bespoke travel company which offers personal travel experiences, operating from offices based in an idyllic rural setting within Dartmoor National Park in Devon. Four years ago, Fiona was looking for a local accountancy firm that was approachable, jargon free and which offered a
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Insights
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Labour’s first budget – what might we see?
Labour’s first budget – what might we see? On 30 October 2024 we will see the first Labour Budget since they were elected. What can we expect to see? Since they have been elected, there has been ongoing speculation as to whether they would stick to their manifesto pledges on tax. In addition, how they
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Lowton Stud Showjumpers case study
Client Story – Lowton Stud Showjumpers When the Bratt family trio wanted to start up a Stud and showjumping business in Devon, the Westcotts team were on hand to support their journey. In 2019, daughter Alex Bratt was looking to turn her wealth of experience in producing showjumping horses for sport and sale, into her
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Westcotts awarded Investors in People gold accreditation
Westcotts awarded Investors in People gold accreditation At Westcotts we are proud to announce that we have been awarded an Investors in People Gold accreditation, in recognition of our commitment to our employees and developing a positive work environment. The firm has been part of Investors in People for over 25 years, in the top
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The do’s and don’t of advance tax clearances
The do’s and don’t of advance tax clearances In the context of corporate transactions – company sales, reorganisations, demergers and reconstruction, and purchases of own shares – shareholders and the companies concerned may wish to ensure that anti-avoidance legislation does not trigger unexpected tax liabilities. Advance tax clearance allows a company to contact HMRC setting
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Westcotts colleagues enjoy summer of fundraising
Westcotts colleagues enjoy summer of fundraising Westcotts colleagues have been busy this summer fundraising for their five chosen charities for 2024/25. The charities are Exeter Leukaemia Fund, Spark UK, Hospiscare, Woodside Animal Welfare Trust, and Brainwave. This year teams across the South West had already taken part in running a bingo event and a sky
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Latest update on taxation of UN pensioners in the UK 2024
Latest update on taxation of UN pensioners in the UK 2024 In August 2022, I updated my original blog from 2018. You can find the 2022 version here: 2022 update on taxation of UN pensioners in the UK. As a few years have elapsed, it is worth summarising the position for new retirees from the
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Westcotts charity golf day raises over £7,000 for local multiple sclerosis centre
Westcotts charity golf day raises over £7,000 for local multiple sclerosis centre This month our annual charity golf day raised £7,234 for the South West Multiple Sclerosis Centre. A self-funded charity, the centre provides oxygen therapy, physical and complementary therapies and information and support for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological and
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Financial Planning: Building a Safety Net for your Business
Financial Planning: Building a Safety Net for your Business Business resilience is more important than ever, and financial planning can help build a safety net for your business. Business owners often focus on growth and profitability but having a financial safety net is often overlooked. A safety net ensures a business can survive long term
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