matt@bruceandbutler.com slb@hawsons.co.uk As a trustee, you're used to keeping a close eye on governance, finance, and compliance. But how often does cyber security come up in board discussions? Charities are becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Not...
slb@hawsons.co.uk A Wake-Up Call for Charity Boards Research has found that late charity account filings rose by 51% in 2023/24. This is a concerning increase, but the context matters. In many cases, late filing is not simply a sign of weak governance. It reflects the...
cmb@hawsons.co.uk It’s 7.45am. You’re walking the shop floor with a coffee in one hand and your phone already buzzing in the other. One supplier emailed to say their delivery is delayed. Again. Another wants payment up front. You’ve got staff clocking in, machines...
slb@hawsons.co.uk From 1 January 2026, the new Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), aligned with FRS 102, officially came into effect. This marked a significant change in how UK charities report their finances, with changes around income recognition,...
The Government has confirmed further changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) following the November Budget. These updates will be included in the Finance Bill next month and will affect Inheritance Tax planning for farmers and...
ss@hawsons.co.uk The 2025 Autumn Budget Statement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered major headlines for the NHS, but for healthcare businesses, care companies, and private healthcare providers, there’s more to consider beneath the surface. From major technology...
dw@hawsons.co.uk The 2024 Autumn Budget caused real financial unease across British farming. The decision to cap Agricultural Property Relief (APR) at £1 million landed hard with farming families trying to pass the farm on without triggering an Inheritance Tax bill....
Hawsons Corporate Finance team have advised Derbyshire Care Group Limited on its recent acquisition of three care homes: Spion Kop, Francis House, and Saint Elkas. These acquisitions support the owner’s continued growth strategy in the care sector, expanding its...
ss@hawsons.co.uk Recruitment gaps, rising costs and difficult choices Across primary care, workforce pressures remain high. Recruitment challenges are nothing new, but for many GP practices, the strain has become more than just operational. It’s financial. With gaps...
ss@hawsons.co.uk If you're a GP partner or practice manager, you are probably wondering, what does the new GP contract mean for us? Hawsons Healthcare Partner, Scott Sanderson says: ‘The 2025/26 GP contract is not just another policy shift, it will directly affect how...
Hawsons have successfully taken part in the 2025 Master Cutler’s Challenge. For the fourth consecutive year, a team of Hawsons staff came together to raise money for the Master Cutler’s chosen charity. This year, we supported Sheffield Hospitals Charity, specifically...
ss@hawsons.co.uk The government has announced a record £3.073 billion in Community Pharmacy Funding for 2025–26 under the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF). This is in comparison to the £2.592 billion funding pharmacies were receiving under the previous...