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2 August 2023 09:20

Beloved Belper Leisure Centre’s future is secured after Derby accountancy firm helps secure a successful transition

Belper Leisure Centre has replaced its members and Trustees with appointments from Trilogy Active Limited, a not-for-profit charitable organisation based in Northamptonshire, in a transaction assisted by the business recovery and insolvency experts at Derby firm PKF Smith Cooper.
The charity-run Belper Leisure Centre has been an invaluable cornerstone of the local community for nearly 50 years,

25 July 2023 09:00

£10,000 raised for charity by philanthropic PKF

Midlands-based PKF Smith Cooper has raised over £10,000 for charity over the past twelve months. From daring sky dives and mountain climbs to volunteering in the community, the accounting and advisory company has supported several local and national causes through firm-wide fundraising initiatives.
The money has helped to raise vital funds for Williams Syndrome Foundation, national hunger-fight

3 July 2023 13:23

PKF Smith Cooper celebrates a record number of promotions with 16 promoted

Midlands-based accounting and advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has promoted 16 rising stars, the largest cohort in a single promotion window, as the fast-growing firm continues to invest in talent to resource the increasing demand for its market-leading services.
The promotions cover all divisions and locations, including Derby, Nottingham and Birmingham. Promotions will take effect from 1st

14 June 2023 08:00

New employment tax manager joins PKF Smith Cooper as tax division fuels further growth plans

Katie Dziewulski is the latest tax specialist to join PKF Smith Cooper, as the Midlands-based accounting and advisory firm continues to grow the expert team behind its tax services through new career opportunities.

Katie steps into the role of Employment Tax Manager, after occupying the same position at a leading fitness apparel company for two years. After graduating from the Universi

30 May 2023 09:28

New executive joins PKF Smith Cooper as Corporate Finance division continues expansion plans

Midlands-based accounting and advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has welcomed a new Corporate Finance Executive, Lauryn Mayson, to the company as its award-winning Corporate Finance team focuses on recruiting new talent to scale up the division.
Lauryn Mayson graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2021 with a BSc in Geography and kickstarted her Corporate Finance career with a top 10 firm.

18 May 2023 14:39

Derby businessmen raise over £2,000 for local children’s charity with skydive

Two Partners from Midlands-based accounting firm PKF Smith Cooper have raised over £2,000 for Ilkeston children’s charity Ben’s Den after taking to the skies for a charity skydive on Wednesday 17th May.
David Nelson and Martin Gadsby, both conquered their fears on Wednesday by taking part in tandem skydives at Skydive Langar. The Partners’ fundraising endeavours have soared, smashing their ori

18 May 2023 12:08

Derby IT firm Infuse Technology support local academy trust with new kits for girls’ football teams

Midlands-based IT support provider Infuse Technology have ventured out of the digital sphere and entered the footballing world by funding brand-new football kits for the Year 6 girls’ football teams at Allenton Community Primary School and Pear Tree Community Junior School in Derby, both of which are part of the Transform Trust family.
After another successful year, the IT company were keen to

2 May 2023 15:58

Belper Leisure Centre at serious risk of closure after almost 50 years as local councils refuse funding life-line

Charity-run Belper Leisure Centre Limited has been providing valuable services to people in the local community for 49 years, including sports and leisure facilities. The centre is also the primary PE and exam facility for Belper School and is used by several area primary schools for swimming lessons.
Should Belper Leisure Centre close, the local community will lose access to leisure and recrea

21 April 2023 08:40

PKF Smith Cooper tax partner appointed Chartered Institute of Taxation branch chair

Adam Rollason, Tax Advisory Partner at PKF Smith Cooper, has been appointed chair of the Birmingham branch of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) after serving as deputy chair since 2019. With 18 years of tax experience under his belt, he will lead the Birmingham branch of the CIOT for the next three years.
In his new role as chair, Adam will be a leading local representative for the CIO

20 April 2023 10:58

PKF Smith Cooper Corporate Finance recognised for ninth successive year at the Insider Media Dealmakers Awards

The Corporate Finance division at Midlands-based accountancy firm PKF Smith Cooper have been shortlisted for two awards at the Insider Media’s East Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2023, after winning ‘SME Advisory Team of the Year’ the previous year.
Contending with a ‘record number of finalists’, PKF Smith Cooper Corporate Finance have made the shortlist for the ‘Corporate Finance Advisory Team of

18 April 2023 09:52

Derby highflyers ready to tackle skydive for local children's charity

Two Partners from Midlands-based accounting firm PKF Smith Cooper will brave the ultimate leap on Wednesday 17th May with a charity skydive to raise money for Ilkeston children’s charity Ben’s Den.
David Nelson, Senior Partner, and Martin Gadsby, Accounts Partner, will both be tackling tandem skydives at Skydive Langar. The skydive has been organised by PKF Smith Cooper as part of a year of fun

6 April 2023 10:21

Growing Midlands tax division bolstered with new private client director

Midlands-based accountancy and advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has recruited Dean Castledine to the new role of Private Client Director, as the company continues to invest in the development and expansion of its tax advisory division and private client services.
Dean Castledine brings 20 years of experience and expertise in private client tax advisory services to PKF Smith Cooper. He began his c