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By Kate Shaw
Jun 18, 2021

A full house of investor interest at Dorset Business Angels pitch event

There was a ‘full house’ of investor interest at the 3rd Dorset Business Angels (DBA) online pitch event in 2021. With some 40 attendees from across the UK & abroad and 5 pitching business, in an event first, every pitch secured investor interest from the Angels. Further due diligence will now be ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 18, 2021

A variety of employment opportunities available on Bournemouth Pier

The iconic Bournemouth Pier, which is home to Key West Bar & Restaurant, RockReef Indoor Climbing & Adventure Attraction, the world’s first pier to shore Zip Wire and various retail outlets has a variety of employment opportunities on offer. General Manager Peter Collett advised, “We have an incredibly diverse mix ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 15, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care scholarship launched for Bournemouth University Adult Nursing students

Adult Nursing students at Bournemouth University, with an interest in end of life care, will receive funding and support from the Dorset-based charity, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, thanks to a new scholarship. Students interested in the hospice care sector will be able to apply for three scholarships on offer for the ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 14, 2021

Gales Solicitors backs Law Society research and urges people to remember to include digital passwords in their wills

Partner Matthew Moore at Gales Solicitors is backing Law Society research findings and is urging that people should include digital passwords in their will to ensure executors can access vital online information. Recent research by the Society suggested that only 7 per cent of people fully understood the importance of ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 10, 2021

Bond themed ‘Live & Let Dine’ Dinner – a full immersive theatrical dining show at KeyWest Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier!

A Bond Themed ‘Live & Let Dine’ Dinner show is taking place at Key West Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier on Friday 9th July. It’s described as a fully immersive dining show where you will be transported into a slapstick, cartoon style parody of James Bond. Featuring the much-loved characters in ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 04, 2021

Saffery Champness sponsor ‘Best Product or Producer of the Year’ Award in the Dorset Magazine Food, Drink & Farming Awards

Saffery Champness is sponsoring the category ‘Best Product or Producer of the Year’ Award in the 2021 Dorset Magazine Food, Drink & Farming Awards. Saffery Partner Hannah Mazrae advised, “It is a pleasure to once again support and sponsor the Dorset Magazine Food & Drink awards, which recognise such an ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 03, 2021

Matthew Moore advises on how Lasting Power of Attorney can provide peace of mind for families

Gales Solicitors Partner Matthew Moore is urging families to consider a lasting Power of Attorney to provide peace of mind. Matthew commented, “It is a common misconception that a Lasting Power of Attorney is for the elderly or those who have lost capacity. However, it can provide peace of mind ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 03, 2021

Medical innovation, big data, online tutoring, live investor streaming and health food innovation aiming to grab the attention of the Dorset Business Angels

The 3rd online Dorset Business Angels (DBA) pitch event of 2021 takes place on Monday 14th June. A medical innovation business which has developed a non-contacting solution for diagnostics is hoping to grab the attention of the Angels. In many areas of medicine and healthcare, it is necessary to either contact ...

By Kate Shaw
May 25, 2021

Promotions celebrated at Saffery Champness in Bournemouth

Promotions are being celebrated in the Bournemouth office of Saffery Champness. Sam Brett has been promoted to Head of the Audit Team and Collette Parry has been promoted to Head of the Personal Tax Team. Partner Roger Wareham, “It is great to be supporting our continued growth by promoting our ...

By Kate Shaw
May 24, 2021

‘Angel Investing is a team sport’ – wisdom shared by CEO of UKBAA at Dorset Business Angels ‘A- Z investor event’

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) hosted a brand-new event with the aim of encouraging more women into Angel investing. The webinar entitled, the ‘A-Z of Angel Investing’ was hosted by UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA) CEO Jenny Tooth OBE, who shared many golden nuggets of wisdom and experience from her years on the ...

By Kate Shaw
May 17, 2021

Saffery Champness Accountants sponsor Business Events Venue of the Year at the Dorset Tourism Awards 2021

Saffery Champness Accountants in Bournemouth is sponsoring the ‘Business Events Venue of the Year’ category at the 2021 Dorset Tourism Awards (DTA). The prestigious awards have just launched and the organisers are encouraging business owners to apply for the chance to gain national recognition. Winners of the local awards are ...

By Kate Shaw
May 17, 2021

Jacqueline Swift joins Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as Patron

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has welcomed on board Jacqueline Swift as a new Patron of the charity. She joins with a wealth and depth of knowledge and expertise in the Dorset healthcare sector, having previously worked as Vice Chair of the NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group, as well as holding a ...

By Kate Shaw
May 17, 2021

Packed live music and events calendar at Key West Bar & Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier!

Key West Bar & Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier is looking forward to kicking off the 2021 season with a packed programme of events and live music on Bournemouth Pier. Marketing Manager Sarah Hunter said, “We are incredibly excited at the diverse programme of events and music that we have created. ...

By Kate Shaw
May 10, 2021

Lewis- Manning Hospice Care launches ‘Loving Your Garden’ campaign and partners with Dorset horticulturist David Hurrion

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has launched a brand-new campaign called ‘Loving Your Garden’. The initiative will run for 4 months, from 4th May until the end of August. The charity hospice is encouraging everyone to fall in love with their outdoor spaces this Spring and Summer. With the help of David Hurrion, ...

By Kate Shaw
May 05, 2021

Barker Dry Cleaning and Laundry shows incredible support for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s ‘Grow Some Sunshine’ campaign

Barker Dry Cleaning and Laundry has shown incredible support for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and has purchased 3,000 seed packets to join in the hospice’s ‘Grow Some Sunshine’ campaign and give them to the business’s private laundry customers. Matthew Barker, MD of Barker, the largest domestic laundry in the UK and ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 30, 2021

Investors attention piqued by a digital fundraising business and a personal safety solutions company at Dorset Business Angels pitch event

Dorset Business Angels met for their 2nd online pitch event in 2021 with some 40 attendees from across the UK & abroad. Pitching businesses have 10 minutes to present to the Angels, after which there is 5 minutes of Q & A, followed by discussions between the would-be investors on their ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 29, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and Care South form Charity Partnership

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and Care South have formed a charity partnership and will be working on a series of initiatives together. Care South’s CEO, Simon Bird said, “The two charities, Care South and Lewis- Manning Hospice Care share very similar values, which is why we are so pleased to cement ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 26, 2021

New Head of Office at Saffery Champness Accountants in Bournemouth

Saffery Partner Roger Wareham has been appointed as the new Head of Office at Saffery Champness Accountants in Bournemouth, taking over from senior Partner Nick Fernyhough, who previously held the role for 5 years. Nick Fernyhough said, “It has been an honour to lead our office through such a significant ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 20, 2021

Star Tech select Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as Charity of the Year

Poole based, independent Mercedes, BMW & Jaguar Specialist, Star Tech Ltd has chosen Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as its charity of the year. Founder and MD Matthew Peacock said, “My grandmother received brilliant and invaluable support from Lewis-Manning Hospice Care many years ago. She used to enjoy attending the day hospice. ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 19, 2021

High Sheriff of Dorset shows support for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and makes his maiden visit in his new role

Michael Dooley FRCOG, the newly declared High Sheriff of Dorset, has visited Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and looks forward to fully supporting the charity during his term in office. He took time out to visit the hospice on his maiden official visit in his new role. Michael said, “I am thrilled ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 15, 2021

Hannah Mazrae promoted to Partner at Saffery Champness Accountants

Hannah Mazrae has been promoted to Partner at Saffery Champness Accountants. Based in the firm’s Bournemouth office, Hannah said, ”I am delighted to join the Bournemouth Partner team. To date, I’ve learnt so much from the Partners, colleagues and clients, so it’s a pleasure to now be working alongside the senior ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 14, 2021

The A-Z of Angel Investing – an event to encourage more women into Angel investing

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) is to host a brand- new event with the aim of encouraging more women into Angel investing. The webinar will take place on May 18th, entitled the ‘A-Z of Angel Investing’, and will be hosted by UK Business Angels CEO Jenny Tooth OBE. Jenny advised, “I am thrilled ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 14, 2021

Eco Sustainable Solutions supporting Robert Louis Stevenson site’s development by Westbourne Rotary Club

Eco Sustainable Solutions has shown its support for a community project at Skerryvore -a garden which was designed and constructed by the Bournemouth Corporation in 1957 as a memorial to Robert Louis Stevenson who occupied the house on the site from April 1885 until August 1887. The house, which was destroyed ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 09, 2021

Saffery Champness Accountants review big tax benefits to switch to lower emission vehicles

The move to drive down the UK’s carbon footprint is increasingly evident in the taxation of low and zero-emission vehicles – not only in terms of the taxable benefit in kind falling on employees for such vehicles provided by employers, but also with regard to vehicle excise duty and capital ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 06, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care launches new Mobile Lymphoedema Clinic

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has launched a brand-new Mobile Clinic to support cancer patients with Lymphoedema. The new mobile clinic is part of the hospice’s plan to bring its services closer to people’s homes. Initially the clinic will be open every Thursday from 9am to 5.30pm at Kings Park in Boscombe ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 01, 2021

Matt West joins draperVENT as Managing Director

Matt West has joined Dorset based draperVENT as Managing Director. He brings a wealth of experience, from across a diverse mix of sectors. Matt said, “I am really excited to have joined the team at draperVENT. We have ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years, with the aim to ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 29, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care launch bravery testing challenge events

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has launched three new challenges to take place in 2021 and is appealing to businesses, individuals and groups to join in. Challenges include a ‘Fire Walk’, ‘Jurassic Coast Trek’ and ‘Wing Walking’ Director of Fundraising Tom Goodinge said, “We’ve had lots of people asking how they can ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 29, 2021

Personal Safety Solutions business grabbing national attention is set to pitch to the Dorset Business Angels

A Personal Safety Solutions business, whose service has been thrust into the limelight by a number of recent tragic events, is set to pitch to the Dorset Business Angels (DBA)at their 2nd pitch event of the year. Set for 26th April, the virtual event continues to attract an ever- growing number of ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 24, 2021

Tax day 23rd March – commentary from Saffery Champness

The announcements made by Government yesterday on their first Tax Day lacked anything particularly significant, with many of the expected matters overlooked or pushed back further. More than 30 tax updates, consultations and documents were published, in a move to strengthen policymaking, modernise the UK tax system and further tackle ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 22, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Patron Harry Redknapp presents Supermarket Sweep cheque!

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Patron Harry Redknapp took part in ITV’s Supermarket Sweep game show programme and won £500 to donate to the local charity hospice based on Longfleet Road, Poole. Harry visited the new premises, along with his wife Sandra, to present the cheque to CEO, Clare Gallie. Commenting on ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 15, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care launch Virtual Day Hospice service to combat loneliness and support patients with life-limiting illnesses

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care have launched their Virtual Day Hospice service thanks to a generous grant from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by the National Lottery Community Fund. The brand-new service was introduced in response to the restrictions of COVID-19 and aims to offer patients with life-limiting illnesses a chance ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 09, 2021

Eco Sustainable Solutions supports Lewis-Manning Hospice Care with mulch donation and announces the Poole based hospice as their nominated charity of the year

Eco Sustainable Solutions is supporting Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and has donated mulch to enable the hospice to create and enhance its borders at the site at Longfleet Road in Poole. It has also named the hospice as its nominated charity partner for 2021. Eco Brand Manager Harrie Cooper said, “As ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 05, 2021

New support for Volunteers at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care with ambitions to grow the volunteering team

New support for Volunteers at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care with ambitions to grow the volunteering team Nicola Garsden has joined Lewis-Manning Hospice Care in the role of Volunteers Manager. She has vast charity and healthcare knowledge and experience, having previously worked in the hospice sector for 13 years. Nicola said, “I ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 01, 2021

Lifeboatman Tom Greasty and his Swanage Sea Fishing and Dee’s ambition to row the Atlantic!

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By Kate Shaw
Feb 12, 2021

Eco ambitions achieved by Barker Dry Cleaning & Laundry – Reducing use of ‘single use’ plastic by 90%

Dorset based Barker, the largest domestic laundry in the UK and a leading specialists Dry Cleaner, is reflecting on its eco journey to date and achieving the ambitious targets set by the business. Among the company’s eco initiatives are an investment in washing/water heating technology, a drive to remove single ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 10, 2021

Specialist Nurse Esmarié Jones joins Lewis-Manning Hospice Care to support cancer patients

Esmarié Jones has joined Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as a Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist, based at the hospice at Longfleet Road in Poole. She joins with a rich and varied nursing background, having trained and qualified in South Africa and has worked in a variety of roles in London and Dorset. With a ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 08, 2021

Gales Solicitors looks at the importance of regular staff handbook training

Gales Solicitors is promoting refresher training after the Employment Appeals Tribunal has reiterated just how important it is for an Employer to ensure that Employees receive regular training on discrimination policies. Partner Sarah England said, “An employer can defend a claim resulting from the otherwise unlawful discriminatory actions of an ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 05, 2021

Saffery Champness category winners announced in the Dorset Tourism Awards

The winners of the Dorset Tourism Awards were celebrated in an online awards event. Saffery Champness LLP, sponsors of the Hotel of the Year and Business Events & Wedding Venue categories announced their winner, for both categories as The Marsham Court Hotel. Nick Fernyhough, Senior Partner at Safferys said, “The ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 02, 2021

New Investor Polling system enables investors to interact and privately register interest

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) held their first online quarterly pitch event in 2021, attracting a record number of some 59 attendees registered and 30 DBA members present. It also saw the introduction of a new polling system. 5 entrepreneurs pitched to the savvy investors and partners. Pitches were followed by ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 28, 2021

Gales Solicitors look at court appearances taking place during lockdown

Bournemouth based Gales Solicitors is reporting increased court case hearing activity, with court hearings taking place by telephone, video and in person. Senior Partner Matthew Moore said, “In 2020, in the spring and early summer, most court hearings were suspended. It’s really positive that hearings are now taking place in ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 27, 2021

Dorset Business Angels helps to fuel OnBuy’s significant growth

Dorset Business Angels’ (DBA) investment has helped fuel OnBuy’s unparalleled growth. The impressive pitch by OnBuy’s founder and CEO, Cas Paton, to the Angels back in 2019 grabbed the attention of DBA Angel investor Mark Entwistle. The opportunity was subsequently referred to fellow Angel investors at the Surrey Investors’ Club, ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 26, 2021

Dorset Tourism Awards – ‘Meet the Finalists’ event

Dorset Tourism Awards, ‘Meet the Finalists’ event took place on Monday 25th January and showcased businesses and organisations from across the county and demonstrated the quality and depth of the county’s tourism offering. Nick Fernyhough Partner at Saffery Champness LLP, sponsors of the Hotel and Venue categories commented, “It goes ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 26, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care recycle 770 Christmas trees, producing 3.5 tonnes of eco mix and compost

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care carried out its annual Christmas tree collection service at the beginning of January and are extremely grateful for all the local businesses and volunteering support received, as well as the huge environmental benefits of the service. The popular initiative, now in its 3rd year, raised over £9,000, with ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 25, 2021

Jo joins Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as Director of Clinical Services

Jo Whale has joined Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as the new Director of Clinical Services, taking over from Ruth Burnhill who is retiring after a fantastic career in the hospice sector. Jo brings much breadth and depth to her role with a much- varied background; having worked in the pharmaceutical manufacturing ...

By ktpr.co.uk
Jan 21, 2021

Saffery Champness commenting in South Business Insider Magazine

By Kate Shaw
Jan 18, 2021

Gales Solicitors consider importance of Wills & Power of Attorney

Bournemouth based firm Gales Solicitors is urging clients to consider making a Will & appointing Attorney’s to act on their behalf if they are unable to do so (Lasting Power of Attorney) Senior Partner Matthew Moore said, “Sadly, in the current times it has become even more important to help ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 15, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care welcomes on board new Trustee with retail and online expertise

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has appointed a new Trustee with significant experience in retail and online sales to its Board. CEO Clare Gallie said, “As a charity we regularly go through the process of evaluating business needs and identifying potential gaps in our Board structure. This led to us advertise for ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 22, 2020

Frozen characters bring festive joy to youngsters across Dorset and raise funds for MYTIME Young Carers’ Charity!

Dozens of youngsters across Dorset received a surprise visit over the weekend from their favourite characters from the Walt Disney film, Frozen. Popular characters from the animated feature film, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s 1844 fairy tale “The Snow Queen”, came in the guise of Elsa and mascot Olaf and ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 18, 2020

Oritsé delivers special message to Young Carers at the UK’s biggest ever online Young Carers Christmas party!

Oritsé Williams of JLS pop band fame has delivered a special video message to Young Carers at an event which is claiming to be the biggest ever young carers Christmas party in the UK. The inaugural event was attended by over 150 young carers from across Dorset and organised by ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 14, 2020

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care launch Christmas tree collection service

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has just launched its Christmas tree collection service. The successful and popular service is in its third year and users are urged to support the hospice again by registering for their tree collection online. All Bournemouth and Poole postcodes are covered, from BH1 – BH23 and collections ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 11, 2020

Parvalux team gear up with festive fundraising bonanza for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Parvalux Electric Motors is gearing up for a festive fundraising bonanaza in aid of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care. The business, a leading global manufacturer of geared motor solutions, has its full workforce of some 200 staff behind the hospice fundraising after staff voted for their preferred charity to support. The business ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 07, 2020

MYTIME Young Carers wins prestigious charity award

MYTIME Young Carers Charity has won the Stephen Lloyd Award, a highly prestigious charity award which is coordinated and funded by the Bates Well Foundation. The award has been granted in support and recognition of MYTIME’s School Support Programme, which seeks to raise awareness of young carers within school communities, ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 07, 2020

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care welcomes on board new Trustee talent

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has appointed a new trustee to join its Board. CEO Clare Gallie said, “As a charity we have been through the process of evaluating business needs and identifying potential gaps in our Board structure. This led to us advertising for a Trustee with finance leadership expertise. As ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 30, 2020

Saffery Champness Accountants join in #StepUp Challenge launched by Bournemouth entrepreneurs

Saffery Champness Accountants in Bournemouth has created a team to join in the #StepUp Challenge that was launched by Bournemouth nightclub owners Ty Temel and Benjamin Banks-Reynolds, together with fitness coach Jamie Whisken, aka ReDefine Jamie. Launched on 1st November, participants have been encouraged to complete one million steps by December 21st, ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 25, 2020

Evolve to Succeed podcast with Matthew Barker, MD of Barker

By Kate Shaw
Nov 19, 2020

MYTIME Young Carers’ Charity Chairman urges businesses to come on board with Christmas Advent fundraising initiative

Matthew Barker, founder and Chairman of MYTIME Young Carers’ Charity is urging businesses to come on board with a matched funding Christmas Advent initiative, supported by ‘Work for Good’ and marketed as #SmallBusinessStar. The premise is simple: business-owners pledge a proportion of sales from their products or services for an ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 19, 2020

‘Box of Tricks’ brings joy, inspiration and increased mobility to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care patients!

An initiative called the ‘Box of Tricks’ is bringing much needed joy, inspiration and increased mobility to patients across East Dorset and Purbeck thanks to local charity Lewis-Manning Hospice Care. ‘Box of Tricks’ is inspired by a previously successful patient support project, ‘Bags of Kindness’, which took place in the ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 18, 2020

MYTIME Head of Communications receives national recognition in SEO CEOs Awards

Ellie Talebian, Head of Communications at MYTIME Young Carers’ Charity has received a prestigious award in the Social CEOs Awards and has been named ‘Best digital champion.’ The Awards recognise leaders and their commitment and talent to digital excellence in the charity sector. Ellie is in auspicious company as her ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 16, 2020

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s chance to win £1,000 festive boost

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is calling on supporters to nominate the charity to win a £1,000 festive financial boost as part of Ecclesiastical Insurance’s annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign. The specialist insurer will be giving 120 different charities an early Christmas gift of a £1,000 donation, with 10 winners ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 12, 2020

Remote court hearings allow for greater efficiency and cost savings for clients

Gales Solicitors is reporting increased court case hearing activity this autumn as remote hearings allow for attendance at a greater number of hearings. Partner Matthew Moore advised. “During September I attended some 17 court cases. It’s unprecedented as these hearings have been in 5 different towns and cities, without me ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 09, 2020

Further support to protect jobs and livelihoods is welcome news, as the second COVID-19 lockdown is imposed

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced last week that the UK government would provide ‘significant extra support to protect jobs and livelihoods in every region and nation’ with an extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). The announcement of an extension until the end of December, given ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 05, 2020

Actress Emilia Fox shows support for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s ‘Time to Remember’ campaign and urges others to get involved.

Actress and presenter Emilia Fox has shown her support for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s ‘Time to Remember’ campaign by paying tribute to her wonderful and fun great aunts and is urging others to get involved and use the opportunity to celebrate and remember loved ones, which is needed now more than ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 03, 2020

Coleman Marine Insurance, a Gallagher Company partners with Sunseeker and their brand- new ‘Showcase’ venue in Poole

Coleman Marine Insurance, part of global insurance, risk management and consulting services company Gallagher, has partnered with Sunseeker and their brand-new ‘Showcase’ venue in Poole. Sunseeker Sales Director Chris Head said, “The ‘Showcase’ was an idea formed in lockdown. With boat shows cancelling we wanted to create an outstanding venue at which ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 23, 2020

Bournemouth University Fusion Fundraising Academy student welcomed as intern at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has welcomed a student from the Bournemouth University Fusion Fundraising Academy on to a 10- month internship programme at the Poole based independent adult hospice. Laura Feetham will be working primarily with the fundraising team over the coming months and will be based for up to 3 ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 20, 2020

Utilities4Less name Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as charity partner of the year

Utilities4Less has named Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as their charity partner of the year. The Bournemouth based utility company is on a mission to engage businesses to reduce energy usage, be more energy-efficient, save on utility bills, and ultimately guide and support their Net-Zero journey. U4L Business Relationship Manager Martin Bell advised, ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 19, 2020

The Dorset Golf & Country Club Captains nominate MYTIME Young Carers as the club’s chosen charity of the year

The Dorset Golf & Country Club Captains have chosen MYTIME Young Carers as their charity of the year. John Ahern is the newly appointed Club Captain, Sarah Jenkins the new Lady Captain and Andy Greene the new Seniors’ Captain. The MYTIME team were warmly welcomed to the club on Saturday ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 16, 2020

Bournemouth based entrepreneurs secure record investor interest at Dorset Business Angels Pitch event

Two Bournemouth based female entrepreneurs secured significant interest and a record number of investor interest at the recent Dorset Business Angels Pitch event. The dynamic duo launched an impressive pitch which quickly captured the attention of ‘would-be’ investors and stood up formidably to tricky questioning from the Angels. This subsequently ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 13, 2020

Saffery Champness advises on tax reliefs and allowances for working from home

With many employees now working all or at least part of their time from home, the lasting legacy of Coronavirus may be more permanent home working arrangements for many. As a result of home working, employees are likely to incur additional household expenses, as well as needing equipment to enable ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 12, 2020

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care appoint Sir Simon and Lady Jill Campbell as Patrons

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Patrons, Sir Simon and Lady Jill Campbell, who have been supporting the charity since March 2019. Living in the Poole area and sharing an interest in the work of local charities, Sir Simon and Lady Jill were introduced ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 08, 2020

Record number of promotions at Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants in Bournemouth

Saffery Champness Chartered Accounts in Bournemouth has promoted a record number of staff in their Bournemouth office. Nick Fernyhough, Senior Partner and Head of Office said, “We are delighted to announce the promotion of these talented individuals who have all gone above and beyond to deliver great client service throughout ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 05, 2020

HMRC will pursue fraudulent claims and overpayments made under COVID-19 support schemes warns Saffery Champness

David Chismon, Partner, Saffery Champness, and a member of the firm’s Landed Estates and Private Wealth Group has warned that businesses should expect HMRC to pursue those that have wrongly claimed through the Government COVID-19 support schemes, such as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), whether those incorrect claims have ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 05, 2020

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care launches ‘Time to Remember’, a way to Nominate, Celebrate, Thank and Remember extraordinary people and loved ones

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care in Poole is launching ‘Time to Remember’, a way to let the community celebrate love, life and special people. This initiative is to raise vital funds for the important Family Support & Bereavement Service. CEO Clare Gallie says, “We are encouraging the public to come on board ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 01, 2020

Could you join Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and ‘Go Yellow’ during Hospice Care Week?

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is asking for supporters to ‘Go Yellow’ in October as part of Hospice Care Week, 5th – 11th October, to raise money to support their vital work. Fundraising Director Tom Goodinge said, “We need your help to ensure that Lewis-Manning Hospice Care can keep providing extraordinary care to the people of ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 25, 2020

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Shop enjoys re brand and launch!

The Lewis-Manning Hospice Care charity shop in Wimborne has reopened following a shop frontage refitting with the hospice’s updated branding. Shop Manager Jill Holden said, “We were thrilled to finally be opening again after lockdown and delighted that we were proudly doing so with a rebrand to the shop frontage, ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 16, 2020

Business as usual at Gales Solicitors

Gales Solicitors Partner Matthew Moore is reporting ‘business as usual’ at the busy Bournemouth practice which has offices in Winton and Tuckton. Matthew said, “We are very pleased to report that all of our staff are now back from Furlough. Most appointments are still being carried out remotely, via zoom ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 16, 2020

Finalists announced for Saffery Champness sponsored ‘Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ in the Dorset Magazine Food, Drink & Farming Awards

Saffery Champness is sponsoring the category ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award in the 2020 Dorset Magazine Food, Drink & Farming Awards. The finalists have been announced and listed as; Alex & Emma Young, Ginger Viking, Blandford Forum Keri Astill-Frew, V. Dorset Delivery, PooleNigel Cox, Weymouth Fresh Fish Saffery Partner Roger ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 15, 2020

A Football Talent Sporting App, Classic Car business and interior design technology platform headline the Dorset Business Angels upcoming pitch event

The autumn Dorset Business Angels pitch event takes place on Monday 12th October. The virtual event will run in the same format as face to face pitch events which ran pre Covid and includes 5 unique pitching businesses, each delivering a 10 minute live presentation pitch to event attendees. A Q ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 15, 2020

Tom Burn Media showcases outstanding photographic support for MYTIME Young Carers’ Charity

Poole based business, Tom Burn Media has shown its support for MYTIME Young Carers, by lending its photographic talent. MYTIME Young Carers has an outdoor activity centre, based at Worth Matravers in the Purbecks and it is used for activity days by young carers from across Dorset and the UK. It ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 14, 2020

Saffery Champness partners with LSE Elite

Saffery Champness has become a partner of ELITE, The London Stock Exchange’s (LSE’s) international business support and capital raising programme for the UK’s most ambitious private companies. The ELITE programme is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, advisers, investors and key stakeholders that help ambitious private companies scale-up, structure for the ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 10, 2020

Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants in Bournemouth recruit 5 new trainee apprenticeships

Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants continues to expand its Bournemouth office with 5 new trainees joining the audit and corporate tax teams. The continued growth of the team is a result of the continued growth in clients over the past year. Saffery Partner Roger Wareham said, “We are pleased to welcome ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 09, 2020

National Lottery Funding allows MYTime Young Carers online programmes, born in lockdown, to continue

MYTime Young Carers’ Charity has received £26,500 of National Lottery Funding which has ensured that new online services, born in lockdown, are able to continue. Executive Director, Krista Sharp said, “We are absolutely delighted to receive this financial support from the National Lottery. During lockdown, we worked extremely hard to ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 07, 2020

Dot Teas Vintage Tea Rooms donate cake for MYTime Young Carers

MYTime Young Carers’ Charity has hosted its first activity climbing day, post Covid, and has received the support of a local vintage tea- room, Dot Teas in Westbourne. Executive Director Krista Sharp said, “We were thrilled to be contacted by Gemma Bailey, the owner at Dot Teas who wanted to ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 03, 2020

Saffery Champness Partner responds to recommendations by the All- Party Parliamentary Group to the current Inheritance Tax (IHT) regime

Saffery Champness Partner David Chismon has responded to recommendations by the All-Party Parliamenty Group. Earlier this year, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Inheritance and Intergenerational Fairness published their recommendations for wide-ranging reforms to the current Inheritance Tax (IHT) regime. This is not the first time that IHT has come ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 01, 2020

Ian’s 22 weeks of lockdown beard growth shave off!

A local Financial Adviser, Ian Futcher has had his lockdown beard shaved off, as part of a fundraising challenge to raise money for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care charity. Ian commented, “As barber shops were opening up, I had booked to get my hair trimmed and beard chopped off, when it was ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 27, 2020

Jamie Lane at Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants looks at building a successful business in the UK

Saffery Partner Jamie Lane looks at the key practical considerations for building a successful business in the UK, both for businesses expanding into the UK market from overseas and those starting from scratch. Jamie advised, “Our guide has been produced to help people unfamiliar with the requirements of UK legislation ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 21, 2020

Important update on COVID-19 support for businesses from Saffery Champness

Saffery Champness is advising its clients on the latest position regarding the various support schemes in place for those businesses and the self-employed adversely affected by the coronavirus outbreak, including impending closure of certain schemes. The second round of support under the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) was launched this ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 17, 2020

Double H Nurseries donate orchids to new Lewis-Manning Hospice Care premises

Double H Nurseries in New Milton has handed over 40 orchids and pots to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care in Poole. The hospice’s new building is full of bright and vibrant colours and the addition of orchids compliments its homely interior design. Commercial Manager, Gary Shorland advised, “We are delighted to be ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 11, 2020

Redundancy and avoiding an employment tribunal claim

In the light of increased redundancies post lockdown, Gales Solicitors Partner Sarah England is reminding businesses of the need to ensure that full and proper procedures are followed. Sarah said, “Simply making someone redundant without proper procedure just because of a pandemic puts you at risk of an employment tribunal ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 06, 2020

Early warning from Saffery Champness that HMRC is to extend reach of MTD for VAT to all VAT registered businesses

HMRC has recently updated its Making Tax Digital (MTD) guidance to reflect that, from 1 April 2022, all businesses registered for VAT in the UK will need to comply with MTD and file their VAT returns through functionally compatible software that links to HMRC’s API platform. Currently, only those businesses ...

By ktpr.co.uk
Aug 06, 2020

Vital lifeline for young carers in Dorset comes to an end – ITV News Meridian

MERIDIANWednesday 5 August 2020, 5:55pm Volunteer bikers have been helping the MYTime Young Carers charity deliver food parcels in Dorset. Credit: ITV Meridian For the past twelve weeks, volunteer bikers have been helping the MYTime Young Carers charity deliver food parcels in Dorset. Now funding run out, the service will have to ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 31, 2020

Are you going to be part of The Great Dorset Tea Party this August in aid of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care?

We might all be stuck indoors, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a tea party! Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is urging you, your businesses or organisation to take part in The Great Dorset Tea Party this August, a fun sociable event that will help to raise much needed funds to ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 29, 2020

Brand new Lewis-Manning Hospice Care charity shop opens in Christchurch!

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s latest charity shop opened its doors for the first time in Christchurch on 28th July. The shop is located at 42 – 44 High Street in the town. The store will initially be open from 10-3pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and accepting donations on Wednesdays. The retail ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 28, 2020

Global Brand Communications’ work recognised and shared by HM Government

Bournemouth based Global Brand Communications have had their work with Hall & Woodhouse recognised by HM Government. The office of the Prime Minister used the Hall & Woodhouse project as an example of communications excellence. The award-winning Dorset creative agency works closely with brewery Hall & Woodhouse and was tasked ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 27, 2020

Dani Lucas joins Gales Solicitors as assistant to Senior Partner

Matthew Moore, Senior Partner at Gales Solicitors has welcomed new assistant, Dani Lucas to the team. Matthew commented, “We are delighted to welcome Dani on board. She has much experience in the legal sector, particularly in family law. Her depth of knowledge is very much valued and her upbeat positive ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 27, 2020

Computers donated to MYTime Young Carers charity

MYTime Young Carers’ Charity has received 3 computers, donated by the organisation Computers4Charity. Development Manager, Penny Day advised, “We are thrilled to have received this generous donation of 3 laptop computers. We made a request to Computers4Charity after being contacted by the Dorset Young Carers Team at Dorset Council. They ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 24, 2020

Dani Lucas joins Gales Solicitors as assistant to Senior Partner

By Kate Shaw
Jul 23, 2020

Coleman Marine staff welcome return to the office

Coleman Marine Insurance a Gallagher Company staff have welcomed a return to the office and opened the doors of its Poole Quay HQ. MD Steve Risk advised, “Following a huge amount of work by our parent company Gallagher, we are delighted to have re-opened our Poole Quay HQ this week, ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 22, 2020

£30,000 drop off as Lewis-Manning Hospice Care ‘Donation Stations’ hailed a huge success!

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is reflecting on the success of their ‘Drive Through Donation Stations’, an initiative which was set up last week at different locations in Poole. The hospice had made an urgent appeal to the public to donate their good quality, preloved clothes and furniture to help raise money ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 21, 2020

PREPARING FOR THE VENDEE GLOBE: Matthew Barker catches up with yachtswoman Pip Hare to see how her preparations are going

PREPARING FOR THE VENDEE GLOBE: Matthew Barker catches up with yachtswoman Pip Hare to see how her preparations are going. A lovely conversation between the two! Barker Business Dry Cleaning and Laundry is proud to be a part of the Business Syndicate supporting Pip Hare in her build up to the Vendée Globe Did you know that fewer than 100 ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 21, 2020

Saffery Champness publishes FAQs to help with recent VAT changes for catering, accommodation and visitor attractions

The VAT team at Saffery Champness has produced responses to a series of FAQs that will help many rural and other businesses get it right when it comes to adjusting to the VAT changes announced by the Chancellor in his recent summer statement. In his statement, the Chancellor announced a ...

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