Tourism Business Insights with Adnams and Banham Zoo, recorded LIVE!
Release Date: 05/15/2023
EMERGENCY FUNDcast - SORP's Up: Navigating charity financial reporting changes
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Not for Profit specialists Giles Kerkham and Emma Hayward discuss proposed changes to the Charity SORP 2026 Consultation, detailing the timeline, key themes, and significant changes in reporting requirements for charities. They highlight the introduction of a three-tier model for income thresholds, enhancements in the trustees' report, and the implications of new financial reporting standards, including revenue recognition and lease accounting. They also emphasise the importance of feedback from charities and provide guidance on how to prepare for these changes. GET IN TOUCH! If you have...
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Navigating Contract Changes in General Practice
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Andrew and Louise discuss the recent changes in contracts affecting general practices, focusing on financial implications, global sum uplifts, enhanced services, and the impact of QOF changes. They also cover maternity and sickness allowances, PCN funding, and the challenges posed by increased employers' national insurance and staff costs. The conversation emphasises the importance of budgeting and financial planning for practices while looking ahead to the future of primary care networks. GET IN TOUCH! If you have any questions about today’s episode or would like us to get in touch,...
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Understanding VAT and SDLT in property deals
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Understanding your NHS pension: the McCloud impact
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In this episode, Andrew Burwood and Louise Dean, discuss the implications of the McCloud judgment on NHS pension scheme members. They explore who is affected, the communication process from NHS pensions, the differences in pension growth between legacy and new schemes, and the importance of seeking professional advice. They also cover options for managing tax charges and the costs associated with professional guidance. GET IN TOUCH! If you have any questions about today’s episode or would like us to get in touch, email us at or visit We'd also love it if you could rate us 5 STARS on Apple...
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Navigating Tax Changes for Farmers - Autumn Farming Conference special pt. 3
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In the final Autumn Farming Conference special, Alan Boswell Group, insurers and financial planners, and Bruce Masson present on recent tax changes announced during the UK Budget, particularly in relation to the impact of national insurance and capital gains tax changes. They also discuss furnished holiday lets and inheritance tax (IHT) including the new £1 million threshold. The experts provide insights into trusts, insurance products, and strategies, emphasising the importance of planning and professional advice. They also address concerns from the audience. GET IN TOUCH! If you...
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Embracing Diversification in Farming - Autumn Farming Conference special pt. 2
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Navigating the Future of Farming - Autumn Farming Conference special pt. 1
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In the first of 3 special Autumn Farming Conference episodes recorded live on November 4 2024, Bruce Masson and Cath Crowther, Regional Director of CLA in the East, intro the conference, highlighting key issues facing the farming sector, particularly in light of recent budget announcements. They discuss the need for community support and strategic planning in navigating these challenges, and highlight the importance of evidence-based advocacy. They discuss role of local farming in ensuring food security and economic stability in rural areas and the complexities of inheritance tax, business...
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Farmers and The Budget! With Cath Crowther from CLA
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Bruce Masson is joined by Cath Crowther, Regional Director of CLA in the East, to discuss the recent UK Budget announcements regarding inheritance tax and their implications for farmers and the rural economy. They explore the impact of proposed changes to agricultural property relief and business property relief, the challenges faced by tenant farmers, and the broader economic consequences of these tax changes. They urge resilience within the agricultural sector and the importance of providing accurate information to policymakers. *Links to our Autumn Farming Conference conversations will be...
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Post Budget: Impact of VAT on School Fees
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Gilly and Giles are joined by educational finance expert Tony Lawlor FCCA to discuss the implications of the recent VAT changes on school fees, discussing the budget announcements, clarifications from HMRC, and practical steps for schools to take. Tony shares his insights on the challenges faced by bursars and finance leads, the need for system upgrades, and considerations for year-end changes. You can find a recording of the VAT training mentioned in this episode on Dont forget you can still listen to Gilly and Giles' pre Budget conversation; and GET IN...
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How to navigate exiting your business - Life cycle of a business series
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In the last of this mini-series series, Business Team Partner, Becky Ames, joins Megan and Alanah to discuss the critical aspects of exiting a business, emphasising the importance of early planning, understanding various exit strategies, and the emotional complexities involved. They explore options such as selling the business, management buyouts, and gifting shares to family members, while also addressing the tax implications and the need for transparency in these processes. GET IN TOUCH! If you have any questions on today’s episode, and would like us to get in touch, email us...
info_outlineThis is a special cross-over episode with our other series, Tourism Business Chat.
The Tourism Business Survey was relaunched for 2023, after a ‘COVID-19 break’ and the results were announced at a seminar on 25 April to an audience of sector leaders. We recorded the panel discussions for listeners to enjoy who were unable to attend on the day.
You can hear reflections on the results of the survey from the team of experts at Larking Gowen, and commentary from Andy Wood, CEO of Adnams, Claudia Roberts, CEO of Zoological Society of East Anglia which operates Banham Zoo and Africa Alive, and Mary Sparrow, owner of Hippersons Boatyard in Norfolk. Valerie Watson-Brown from the Visitor Economy Network Initiative provided detail on the work of this innovative project driving careers in the sector, and you can also hear questions from the audience there on the day.
This is the perfect accompaniment to the full survey brochure which you can download here. The brochure has the full results of the survey, and insightful commentary from leading businesses including Holkham Hall, ROARR! and many more. Many thanks to sponsors Adnams, Lloyds Bank, Swiss Camplings and insight6
For more details on the survey, including past results and why you should consider taking part next year, visit www.tourismsurveys.co.uk
You can find more episodes from this series on our website larking-gowen.co.uk/LGI
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