News
Our news covers a range of subjects, including some of the services that we offer and an update of the recent changes that have, or will take place.
Latest Academy Newswire
Academies Accounts Direction 2024 to 2025 Summary
Academy Trust Handbook 2024 Changes
Important Alert – Watch out for Unauthorised Changes of VAT records
Academies Accounts Direction 2023 to 2024 Summary
Academy Trust Handbook 2023 Changes
Academies Accounts Direction 2022 to 2023 Summary
Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA) members- is your school cyber secure?
New form for notifying HMRC of VAT errors
Zero Rating of Face Masks
Academies Accounts Direction 2021 to 2022 Summary
Academy Trust Handbook 2021 Changes
Academies Accounts Direction 2020 to 2021 Summary
View my financial insights (VMFI) tool update is now live
Guidance on submitting your audited financial statements for 2019 to 2020
Guidance for schools and academy trusts on governance structures and roles
Procurement Policy Note 02/20: Supplier relief due to COVID-19
Accounts return 2019/20 – counter party data collection
Updated academies chart of accounts
Pupil premium and other grants for 2020 to 2021
Teachers’ pension employer contribution grant supplementary fund
Reminder of advice on aluminium composite material cladding
Making Tax Digital – delayed start for some?
Temporary Classrooms – back to where we were
Zero Rating on New School Buildings
Local Authorities to Stop Charging VAT on Sports Facilities
Update on School Uniform
Temporary Buildings – VAT Treatment
Update to HMRC VAT Notice 701/30 on Education
Update to Form VAT126
Brockenhurst College – Final Verdict – Catering
Brockenhurst College case opens VAT opportunity?
Brockenhurst College case – update
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Quiz night: On Thursday evening, a team from HWB took part in the Rose Road Association Quiz. Representing HWB were (from left) Nick Whitemore, Matt Pickett, Brendon Reis and Matt Cooper.
The event was held at the Concorde Club in Eastleigh—a fantastic venue with a brilliant atmosphere for a quiz night. Despite competing as a team of four instead of the usual six, and facing some seriously challenging questions, they secured a respectable 6th place and were very pleased with the result!
Most importantly, the team were proud to support the Rose Road Association. This charity provides vital services including overnight respite breaks, community outreach, care at home, day services both onsite and offsite, holiday and Saturday playschemes, and SEN advice. Their work benefits hundreds of children and young adults with complex physical and learning disabilities across Southampton and the wider region.
As specialist charity accountants, HWB is committed to supporting organisations of all sizes—from new start-ups to long-established charities, as well as clubs, membership bodies, and social enterprises.
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Salary Sacrifice: Tax efficient options for employers and employees
With costs rising, many employers and employees are looking for practical ways to reduce outgoings without cutting benefits. Salary sacrifice can be an excellent tool to do this, but many businesses overlook it.
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£11 billion lending package announced to support UK exporters
The government has announced a significant new lending package that could make it easier for businesses to take on overseas work. Five major UK banks have agreed to make £11 billion available to help businesses invest, hire and expand into new international markets.
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Marketing exec Emma attended the @newforestbp networking event this morning at the gorgeous @tonic.rooms in Totton.
Check it out if you haven’t been!
Strategic planning: Our directors and associate director attended a two day strategy event designed to plan the future for HWB Chartered Accountants.
Held at the Winchester Hotel & Spa, the event was dedicated to developing a comprehensive plan to further strengthen HWB.
During the session, HWB met with international network ETL Global, which we joined in 2019, to discuss future objectives and the pathways to achieving them.
The team also had the opportunity to celebrate Director Andrew Kershaw’s birthday.
Thank you to the Winchester Hotel & Spa for hosting us.
If you`re looking for an excellent performance with your accountancy, tax or business advisory needs, our team at HWB is here to help.
T: 023 8046 1200
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Increase in APR/BPR limit to £2.5m – what it means for business owners
The government announced in late December an increase in the combined Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR) allowance to £2.5 million, marking a significant development for family-owned businesses and farms. This is up from £1 million that was initially announced in October 2024.
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Corporate finance drinks: Tax director Gemma Hedges and senior tax manager Steven Martin attended a corporate finance drinks evening in Poole.
The event was hosted by law firm @trethowans and sponsored by @lloyds.bank bank at The Cow pub in Ashley Cross, a lovely venue with a warm atmosphere
Gemma and Steven said: “It was good to catch up with familiar faces and make new connections.”
If you`re looking for an excellent performance with your accountancy, tax or business advisory needs, our team at HWB is here to help.
T: 023 8046 1200
E: [email protected]
Happy International Women’s Day from everyone at HWB!
Payroll Manager Amanda Cooley and Director Michaela Johns had a fantastic time at both the International Women’s Day Lunch at @balmerlawnhotel with keynote speaker @hony_premlal and the Leonard Curtis International Women’s Day Pottery Painting with @thepainteddragonflyuk.
Thank you to Leonard Curtis and the @newforestbp for hosting such inspiring and empowering events.
We`re proud to celebrate the wonderful women here at HWB — thank you for all that you do.
#InternationalWomensDay
