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 As you know, operating a care home comes with responsibilities that go beyond those in other sectors. You need to deliver care to vulnerable residents, manage the wellbeing of staff (who do an incredibly difficult job), in addition to working within...
slb@hawsons.co.uk A startling figure has emerged from last year’s Charity Commission investigations: more than 35 charities were found to have filed their accounts late, despite being under regulatory scrutiny for their previous reporting lapses. As part of the...
slb@hawsons.co.uk Why Diversifying Income Is Vital for Charities Today The charity funding environment is ever changing. Trusts and foundations are offering fewer grants, the cost-of-living crisis has affected both donors and operating costs, resulting in fiercer...
slb@hawsons.co.uk Plans to simplify how VAT is applied to business donations to charity have been welcomed by Charity Finance Group (CFG), who say the proposals could remove unnecessary barriers and unlock more support for the sector. What’s being proposed?...
slb@hawsons.co.uk Gift Aid is one of the most straightforward ways to increase your charity’s income, but it’s surprising how often it’s overlooked. For every £1 donated by a UK taxpayer, you could be potentially claiming an extra 25p as tax relief from HMRC. Whether...
In a major boost for the UK haulage industry, Moto has announced plans to roll out 300 Electric HGV Charging points across 23 superhubs by 2030. These hubs will be located strategically across the country’s busiest motorway service areas, offering a practical and...
Self-driving technology is picking up speed, and autonomous vehicles may be on our roads sooner than expected. But what does that mean for work in transport or logistics? In this article, we break down what’s coming and what it could mean for the future. Uber's...
If you've been under the impression that Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes are a distant concern, it's time to reconsider. Recent reforms are set to significantly impact business owners and farmers, particularly those with businesses or farms with values exceeding £1...
On Friday 11th July, we hosted our latest edition of our annual charity football tournament as part of our Master Cutler's Challenge attempts. This year's chosen charity is Sheffield Hospitals Charity, Dementia Appeal. The tournament was a huge success once again!...