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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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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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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We spend time getting to know our clients so that we can offer them the right advice and help them to flourish
With over 300 team members including 32 partners and 13 directors, we have a wealth of knowledge and experience. Some have backgrounds in major international accounting firms, others are drawn from other leading regional firms, and of course, we have our own home grown talent too.
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Insights
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Budget 2026: What the Capital Gains Tax changes mean for business owners
Sheldon Cole, Tax Partner at Westcotts, examines the changes to Capital Gains Tax reliefs announced in the Budget and considers what they could mean for business owners, investors and companies looking to reward employees. CGT rates and the annual exemption As anticipated by most commentators, the Chancellor left the main rates of Capital Gains
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Budget 2026: Another tax hit for landlords
Higher tax rates on rental income, more frequent tax payments and increasing compliance obligations mean landlords face further pressure following the 2026 Budget. Landlords are facing another squeeze on rental profits following the Budget announcements today. With higher income tax rates on property income from April 2027 and changes to the timing of tax payments
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A Budget for Growth?
When the government came to power just over two years ago, it was on the basis of stability and consistency with the aim of achieving growth. Today the new Chancellor stood up, with a new Prime Minister beside him, to present what was framed as a Budget for Working People and to help businesses small
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Westcotts builds on £27,000 charity fundraising with five new causes to support
Westcotts builds on £27,000 charity fundraising with five new causes to support Westcotts has raised more than £27,000 for charities across the South West in the past year as teams across the firm get behind five new good causes for 2026/27. Staff fundraising, combined with a £10,000 match funding commitment by Westcotts’ partners, saw a
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Rental Property Register: What Every Landlord Needs to Know
Rental Property Register: What Every Landlord Needs to Know A major new compliance requirement is on the horizon for landlords in England. As part of the ongoing implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, the Government has confirmed the launch of the new “Register Your Rental Property” service, creating a national database of landlords and privately
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Farm businesses urged to check NVZ status after landmark ruling leads to removal of Mid Devon designation
Farmers across Mid Devon are being urged to check whether their land is still within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) after a landmark tribunal ruling resulted in the removal of an entire groundwater designation. The change stems from a successful appeal by Tiverton farmer John Clapp, who was supported by the Westcotts’ agricultural team in
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The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026
Westcotts recognised among UK’s leading apprenticeship employers for fourth consecutive year Westcotts has once again been recognised among the UK’s leading apprenticeship employers after being ranked 70th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026. The South West firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers has now appeared in top 100 apprenticeship national rankings
22/06/26
