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THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER officially opened our new Northwich headquarters on the 13th June.

After being welcomed to Drake House at Gadbrook Park, Northwich by Farming Partner Richard Barnett, the Duke was introduced to all nine partners before cutting a ribbon to declare the new premises open.

He then unveiled a plaque in the foyer of the ultra-modern building to commemorate the occasion before beginning a tour of the building to meet and chat with staff.

Senior Partner Kevin Dickens, who has been with the firm for more than 40 years, said: “One of the reasons the Duke interrupted his busy schedule to officially open our new HQ was that he was particularly interested in our links with Cheshire’s agricultural community.

 “When our firm was established in Northwich in 1953 a great many of our clients were farmers and we have seen major changes in the agricultural industry over time. We continue to operate a busy farming department and know the sector very well.”

After chatting to the Duke for several minutes, farming partner Rose Rowland confided: “He told me about his interest in agriculture and made us smile with some amusing stories about some of the long standing tenants on his estate.

Howard Worth’s complement of 54 head office staff transferred to Drake House from their former HQ The Haysoms in Chester Road, Northwich, last month.

“Not surprisingly a few tears were shed as it had been Howard Worth’s home for more than 40 years,” said Dawn Beschorner, the practice’s marketing manager. “But there were smiles all around for the visit by the Duke. It marks the beginning of a new chapter in our company’s history.”

We are really pleased to announce the move date for our Northwich office to Drake House, Gadbrook Park for the weekend of the 16th May. Therefore from Monday 19th May you can contact us at Drake House, Gadbrook Park, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7RA, Tel: 01606 369000 Fax: 01606 369010 northwich@howardworth.co.uk

The property is a 11,700 sq ft Grade A office building at Gadbrook Park, Northwich. Richard Barnett, Partner said “ All the partners at Howard Worth are delighted with our new location and are looking forward to a successful future there.

We are excited to be able to work in fresh new open plan offices which also have meeting rooms and a seminar suite.

New Partner at Howard Worth
Cheshire based Chartered Accountants Howard Worth are pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Donnan as a Partner in the firm.

Mike trained with PricewaterhouseCoopers and specialised in taxation upon qualification as a Chartered Accountant in 1988. During 11 years with the firm, he took the lead tax role on a wide range of clients from publicly quoted companies to high net worth individuals, as well as spending time as a Senior Manager in National Tax Training in London. Following a couple of years as
Tax Director in an independent Cheshire firm, Mike established his
own tax consultancy and accounting practice in 1998, specialising in effective tax planning for family businesses.

Senior Partner Kevin Dickens said “We have worked closely with Mike for a considerable period and we are delighted to welcome him and his colleagues to Howard Worth. Along with our appointment of Julie White from PricewaterhouseCoopers as Senior Tax Manager this summer, we see this as a further exciting development in our continued expansion. Mike’s colleague Ailsa Cowdell, who also trained with PwC, is a VAT specialist and will be operating purely on this area reflecting the increased complexity and need for expert advice. I believe our tax planning department has been further strengthened by these appointments and is now amongst the best in the North West and anyone seeking best advice should speak to Mike Donnan on 01606 75338 or email him mikedonnan@howardworth.co.uk ”.

Brad Ehlen, Associate
Brad joined Howard Worth in 1997 where he qualified as a Certified Accountant in 2000. He became an Associate of the Practice in July 2007.

Brad is an experienced accountant and is an expert in the field of the new Construction Industry Scheme Rules he has extensive experience dealing with all types of construction and also haulage clients.

New Partner at Howard Worth
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Smith as a partner in the firm.

Chris, was educated at the Grange School, Northwich , Sir John Deanes College and also Manchester Polytechnic. Chris is a qualified Tax Adiviser (CTA) and an experienced Accountant.

He joined the practice in 2000, where he qualified as a Tax and Estates Practitioner (TEP) in 2005. Being a local lad, Chris has a keen interest in supporting the local business community and is actively involved in Howard Worth’s Client Information Seminars and has recently presented to over 400 people at our Budget Breakfasts, and also our Construction Industry Scheme Seminars.

Senior Partner, Kevin Dickens said, “We have made it our business to become one of the leading Taxation and Financial specialists in Cheshire and Chris’s appointment reflects the continued expansion of the practice”.

The requirements of our business clients are changing. The tax implications of these changes are significant and professional advice should be sought. For further information please contact Chris Smith on 01606 75338 or email chrissmith@howardworth.co.uk.

Kevin Dickens celebrates 40 years at Howard Worth.

A celebration of Kevin Dickens, Senior Partner, 40 Year Service to Howard Worth was held at the Oaklands Hotel, Northwich on Wednesday 12th September. Kevin’s fellow Partners, his family, staff and long standing clients of the Practice all joined in the celebrations with him. Richard Barnett, Farming Partner gave a heartfelt speech on the night, commending Kevin on a truly remarkable achievement working for 40 years at the same firm, and noted Kevin’s achievements in expanding and developing
the Practice over the years.

Richard then presented Kevin with gifts from the Partners inthe Practice. The Partners were very pleased that Mrs Primrose Worth widow of Howard Worth founder of the practice was able to attend the celebration (right). All at Howard Worth wish Kevin many congratulations.

Kevin and Christine Dickens
Kevin and Christine with Family
Kevin and Howard Worth Partners