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Concours on Savile Row 2023 This week we are delighted to be at Concours on Savile Row supporting the celebration of classic cars and fashion on this renowned London street. During the event visitors are able to browse more than 35 cars on display from manufacturers and private collectors, while exclusive tailors open their doors with special displays, as well as enjoy talks and live music on the central stage. The event also includes a breakfast seminar sponsored by Blick Rothenberg at the Royal Academy of Arts on the topic of ‘Classic Cars as Art’ moderated by Historian and Broadcaster Simon Taylor and with a panel of experts including Partner Susan Spash sharing her expertise.
Blick Rothenberg joins the Bridge the Gap team for The London Legal Walk 2023 On June 13 a team of volunteers from Blick Rothenberg will be taking part in the London Legal Support Trust London Legal Walk as part of the Bridge the Gap team, raising funds to help those who can’t pay for tax advice. The 10km walk through central London has raised almost £1million in previous years for various legal aid charities. By walking as part of the Bridge the Gap team all our funds will go to them directly. About Tax Aid Blick Rothenberg is a Tax Aid Corporate Volunteer. Tax Aid is a charity that provides free, independent advice and assistance to people on low incomes when they get into difficulties with their tax affairs. Blick Rothenberg supports our team of volunteers with 100% of their time spent volunteering covered by the firm.
Heather Self – Tolley’s Taxation Awards - Lifetime Contribution Award Congratulations to Heather Self on the highly respected Lifetime Contribution Award presented to her last night at the annual Tolley Taxation Awards. A Co-founder of the Women inTax network, Heather is regularly featured in the media as an expert commentator on tax matters and a prolific Tweeter on tax matters. Heather is also a holder of the Chartered Institute of Taxation’s (CIOT) ‘Council Award’. Heather has previously been a Charity Trustee for her professional body, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), and is currently a trustee of Hearing Dogs For Deaf People. Last year she talked to fellow Award winner Jack Bonehill (Taxation’s Rising Star 2023) in his hugely popular Tax Professionals Podcast – Listen to the interview:
Blick Rothenberg - International Secondment Programme International secondees Bronya and Matt share their experience as they reflect on thier time in the UK at Blick Rothenberg. The international secondment programme provides a unique opportunity for people to develop new skills and experience different cultures. The programme is offered to eligible employees who are seeking to build their professional development at a global level.
Blick Rothenberg talks about post-pandemic workplace culture Owen Butler, Partner and HR Director at Blick Rothenberg, talked with Luke James from GoodCourse about how the firm has adapted and developed post-pandemic and retains top talent through a focus on employee wellbeing and engagement. Speaking about creating a company culture Owen said: “Culture is owned by everyone who works here. Many programmes can feel like a gimmick, which I don’t like. For me, it’s about asking what our people need to feel included and what makes people thrive.”
We all know that the real work in Professional Services firms is done by the admin staff! National Administrative Professionals’ Day, also known as Secretaries Day or Admin Day, recognises the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals; the people who keep an office organised and efficient. Our Blick Rothenberg PA’s and Secretaries went out for lunch today to celebrate, and we would like to thank them for their dedication and hard work, often behind the scenes, keeping everything running smoothly.
Spring Budget Statement - No rabbits out of the hat from the Chancellor In this video, Private Client Partner Neil Lancaster and Corporate Tax Partner Heather Self discuss some of the key points in the Budget Statement. Heather says: “It was a very competent budget unlike the Kwasi Kwarteng car crash of last year. He’s very much trying to reassure the market and what he’s really trying to do is stimulate some growth in the economy.”
Blick Rothenberg is working with Octopus MoneyCoach to offer a financial coach for every employee. Every employee gas access to 12 months of financial coaching, paid for by Blick Rothenberg. Octopus MoneyCoach is an award-winning financial planning company, making it easy for anyone to get help building the best possible financial future. Nimesh Shah, Blick Rothenberg CEO sat down with Neasa McNulty, Employer Partnerships Director at Octopus Money Coach to talk about the initiative and the response from people to the coaching.
Blick Rothenberg - International Secondment Programme International secondees Bronya and Matt share their experience Blick Rothenberg is proud to launch its international secondment programme via a joint initiative with Allinial Global and Australia member firm, Bentleys. We welcomed two Managers from Bentley’s to join our Audit team in January 2023 for a three-month period as part of an annual secondment programme between our two audit practices. In return in July 2023 two members of Blick Rothenberg’s Audit team will be seconded for three months to Bentley’s. Matt said "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity. It's not everyday you get to experience a whole new world, while being able to work as well." The international secondment programme provides a unique opportunity for people to develop new skills and experience different cultures. The programme is offered to eligible employees who are seeking to build their professional development at a global level.
Supporting Every Child Online The departments based at our Gracehurch Street offices have recently moved to join us in Covent Garden, following the expansion and refurbishment of our office space meaning we had a surplus of well-functioning IT equipment that needed a new home. We have partnered with Every Child Online to donate monitors, keyboards and mice to schools and other charitable organisations supporting underprivileged children in the UK, so our equipment has found a new home at a school in Essex. Through programmes like Access Accountancy and Every Child Online, Blick Rothenberg is working to improve digital poverty and the social mobility of children and young people. Every Child Online aims to help close the attainment gap and play a significant role in closing the digital divide in the UK. CEO and founder, Mike Tabard said: “Your donation of will have a significant impact on the lives of the children we serve. We truly appreciate your commitment to our cause and your willingness to help us make a difference in our community.”
