My role
I am a Manager in the Business Services teams at our Halesworth and Lowestoft offices. I oversee a varied portfolio which incorporates my specialisms in agriculture, not-for-profit organisations and family-owned businesses across a wide range of industries. I am now the Chair for the Lovewell Blake LB150 fundraising committee and organise the Fund’s annual charity tenpin bowling event. For those who listen to Radio Norfolk on the way home, I am a recurring guest on the Teatime Money slot.
About me
I joined Lovewell Blake’s Halesworth office in 2004 after having previously studied Chemistry at university and am a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant. Outside of the office I am the Honorary Treasurer of Beccles Rugby Club and so can often be found on the touchlines of Norfolk and Suffolk on a Saturday afternoon. I am also a keen baker, cook and mixologist, combining the latter 2 by hosting a monthly Cocktail Club. Living in Halesworth, surrounded by the Suffolk countryside, I enjoy walking the routes to and around the localtowns and villages.
My sectors and specialisms
- Agriculture
- Family businesses
- Not-for-profit organisations
- Employment benefits
Speak to me about
- Company formations and start-ups
- Accountancy and tax compliance
- Accounting software
- Lovewell Blake's 150 fund
Latest Articles

House of Lords Vote to Reinstate Food Standards Protections into the Agriculture Bill
The back-and-forth between the Houses of Parliament on the Agriculture Bill continues. On Tuesday 20th October the Lords voted to reinsert powers into the Bill which were removed in the last Commons vote.

National Farmers' Union President fears for the future of British Family Farming
On Saturday 10 October, Minette Batters, the President of the National Farmers' Union (NFU), published a piece in the Daily Mail that she professed she "never wanted to have to write", fearing the death of the British family farm.

Accountants pledge to adapt to keep their fundraising challenge going
In 2008, as part of the firm’s 150th anniversary celebrations, Lovewell Blake launched the LB150 Challenge with the aim of raising £150,000 in 5 years for good causes across the region. The firm’s partners and staff rose to the challenge, surpassing their initial target and to date have raised over £275,000.

Eligibility of Agricultural Businesses for the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme
The Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) was introduced as part of the government’s business support measures, replicating the some features of the Job Retention Scheme (JRS) for employees.

Company Benefits and Expenses - Areas to Consider: What is Exempt?
Employers have until 6 July to report any taxable benefits and expenses provided to their employees (including company directors) during the 2020 tax year on the forms P11D, and will have to settle any National Insurance arising on these by 19 July.

Company Benefits and Expenses – Areas to Consider: Employee Benefits
Employers have until 6 July to report any taxable benefits and expenses provided to their employees (including company directors) during the 2020 tax year on the forms P11D, and will have to settle any National Insurance arising on these by 19 July.

Company Benefits and Expenses – Areas to Consider: Vehicles
Employers have until 6 July to report any taxable benefits and expenses provided to their employees (including company directors) during the 2020 tax year on the forms P11D, and will have to settle any National Insurance arising on these by 19 July.

RDPE Growth Programme funding opportunity
With the future of farming subsidies uncertain, diversification projects have become increasingly vital for farming businesses to both identify and attract new sources of income