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 12 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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BPR and APR Allowance Update
BPR and APR Allowance Update Alongside announcing that the freeze on the Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) thresholds has been extended for a further year until 2030/31, a more welcome announcement was made by the Chancellor that the £1M allowance for 100% agricultural property relief and business property relief will be transferable between spouses and civil partners.
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Employee Ownership Trusts
Employee Ownership Trusts Since 2014 it has been possible for an individual to sell a controlling shareholding in a trading company to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) on a “no gain, no loss” basis for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) purposes. This resulted in no CGT liability for the vendor shareholder, subject to certain conditions being
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Income tax Rate changes – Budget 2025
Income tax Rate changes – Budget 2025 Following the Chancellor’s Budget statement today – although said quietly in the speech, after announcing she would not be increasing income tax or National Insurance – Rachel Reeves did confirm there will be an increase to the income tax rates for specific types of non-earned income. Alongside the
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Capital allowances – Rachel Reeves gives and she takes away
Capital allowances – Rachel Reeves gives and she takes away The key capital allowance reliefs utilised by most businesses remained unchanged following today’s Budget. Businesses are still able to claim relief at 100% for the first £1m of qualifying capital expenditure on plant and equipment (the Annual Investment Allowance or “AIA”). Similarly, the reliefs available
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Budget 2025: No major VAT shocks, but key changes ahead
Budget 2025: No major VAT shocks, but key changes ahead Budget 2025 may not have delivered any headline grabbing VAT surprises, a relief for many businesses, but several important updates are tucked away in the details. Becky Hayes, VAT partner, highlights the key changes that businesses should be aware of. Taxi and private hire operators
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The Budget Chaos Continues?
The Budget Chaos Continues? After one of the most extraordinary build-ups to a Budget that I can remember, the drama – and indeed chaos – continued right up to the point at which Chancellor Rachel Reeves rose to her feet in the Commons. Months of speculation, rumour, lobbying, briefings and counter-briefings on tax increases or
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Exploring financing options for business expansion
Exploring financing options for business expansion In business, things rarely stand still so the life cycle of most companies will at some point see them looking at expansion as a natural next step. Whether it’s entering new markets, scaling production or upgrading technology, this growth will require capital – and choosing the right financing option
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