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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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 personal
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The Inclusivity Group
Client Story: The Inclusivity Group A corporate group committed to revolutionising support services for disabled and deaf people has been launched with the help of expert advice from Westcotts. Three South West firms – Complete Communication, Complete Training, and Complete Independence – have joined forces to become The Inclusivity Group. The Plymouth-based company provides
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Bang & Olufsen
Client Story: Bang & Olufsen It looked (and sounded) like the perfect opportunity – running a high-end audio-visual store in a busy city centre. Matt Dibley decided to become a retail partner at Bang & Olufsen back in 2012. Since then, he has run the luxury brand’s shop in Exeter, which is full of the
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Rathkenny Stud
Client Spotlight – Rathkenny Stud In March 2023, Gordon and Amie achieved their dream and launched Rathkenny Stud, an Equestrian Centre based in Bondleigh, Near North Tawton, Devon. Named after Gordon’s mothers winning horse, who was a championship showjumper, Rathkenny Stud was the culmination of years of study and hard work. Gordon and
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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 280 team members including 35 partners and 11 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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Headline: Westcotts colleagues to tackle the Three Peaks Challenge
Westcotts colleagues to tackle the Three Peaks Challenge Next month six Westcotts colleagues will be scaling the three highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales to raise money for Woodside Animal Welfare Trust. The Three Peaks Challenge will see the team tackle Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in Wales, Scafell Pike in England and Ben Nevis in
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Client Spotlight – 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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How can charities benefit from Gift Aid?
How can charities benefit from Gift Aid? Gift Aid is a Government scheme which allows charities and community amateur sports clubs to claim tax relief on donations made to them. If you are a charity, this is an important way to increase the donations you receive. In the April 2023 tax year, 1.6 billion in
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Upcoming Changes to the UK Non-Domicile Tax Regime
Upcoming Changes to the UK Non-Domicile Tax Regime The UK Government’s Spring Budget unveiled an end to the non-domicile tax regime, colloquially known as ‘non dom’. This is set to take effect from the 2025/26 tax year. For individuals with international ties, understanding these changes will be crucial for tax planning and compliance. Paul Webb,
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New Partner appointed at Westcotts brings decades of experience
New Partner appointed at Westcotts brings decades of experience We are delighted to announce that Heather Davis, Director at the Weston-super-Mare office, has been promoted to Partner. Heather Davis is currently a Director at Westcotts with a general practice portfolio and oversees the firm’s payroll team. Heather started as a trainee and has worked her
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Westcotts raise £8,000 for Woodside Animal Welfare Trust
Westcotts raise £8,000 for Woodside Animal Welfare Trust On 11 April 2024, Westcotts held a fundraising bingo event to raise money for Woodside Animal Welfare Trust. The evening, held at Plymouth Argyle, saw guests enjoy several rounds of bingo alongside good food and a raffle. An animal rehoming charity based on the outskirts of Plymouth,
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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 build,
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Westcotts announces support for five new charities for 2024/25
Westcotts announces support for five new charities for 2024/25 At Westcotts, we are committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work. That is why every year, we choose and then fundraise for our chosen charity. This year every region of the Westcotts office network has selected their own charity to support for
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