Herald - Issue 421

Page 60 • The HERALD • 31st March 2022 v THE HERALD - SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES v BRYANT & CO Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers We provide a wide range of accounting and business services to individuals, partnerships and limited companies. We specialise in working with family owned businesses, providing guidance and advice as appropriate. Our services include: • Annual Accounts • Bookkeeping • VAT • Payroll and CIS • Personal and Corporate Tax Returns • Management Accounts • Business Advice • We also provide training on the use of Sage and Quickbooks, and the implementation of computerised and manual accounting systems. • Meetings can be arranged to suit your needs, including evenings and weekends if more convenient to you. • The initial meeting is free of charge, regardless of the length of time, as we believe it is important to develop a good working relationship from the outset. • All fees are agreed in advance of any work being undertaken. Please call Peter or Lisa on 023 8089 4982 to arrange a meeting to discuss your business needs. You can also contact Peter on 07976 808969, or email us at info@bryantandcompany.co.uk Have a look at our website www.bryantandcompany.co.uk for a fuller understanding of our business. YATES & CO Chartered Accountants Specialists in providing accounting and taxation advice to small businesses and individuals Contact: Colin Yates A.C.A. Telephone: (023) 8086 1550 E-mail: enquiries@yatesco.co.uk Personal and Friendly Service ASK A PROFESSIONAL Why You Should Not Underestimate The Importance of an LPA by Heritage Will Writing decisions, regardless of age or physical health. So, what happens if you lose mental capacity? is is where a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) comes in to play. In choosing to have an LPA in place, the nominated attorneys can then make decisions on your behalf. is should be someone you trust and feel con dent they will act in your best interest. e process of putting an LPA in place can only be done whilst you have mental capacity. It is often thought that, if an LPA has not been created, a family member or partner can make decisions on your behalf – but this is not the case. If you would like your loved ones to be able to make decisions in the event of you losing mental capacity, you need an LPA in place or an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA). Anyone who is over the age of 18 and has the mental capacity to do so, can put an LPA in place. Although it can only be used a er the documents have been registered with the O ce of the Public Guardian. If you no longer have the capacity to complete an LPA, the Court of Protection then appoints a Deputy to manage your a airs. is is o en a costly process, and the Deputy may not always be made aware of your preferences or wishes, and may not even be a family member. Here at Heritage Will Writing, we offer a no-obligation service, within which we can discuss your needs and requirements. Call us today on: 023 8087 9243 or email: info@ heritagewillwriting.co.uk While reaching old age is viewed as somewhat of a milestone by many, it is o en associated with a combination of deterioration and health problems. No one likes to think about losing the ability to manage their own a airs, but a staggering 820,000 people in the UK have some form of dementia. e truth is, there are a multitude of factors that can impact someone’s ability to make coherent Major Coup at National Maritime Awards for Solent LEP The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is celebrating a er its triumph at this year’s Maritime UK Awards, having scooped a national award for its work to secure a more prosperous and sustainable future for the Solent region. At the awards ceremony, which took place on 10th March at the Glasgow Science Centre, the LEP was awarded Clean Maritime Enabler - recognising the investments the Solent LEP has made to support the green innovation in the region’s maritime sector, including a cruise terminal, complete with solar generation and ‘shore power’ facilities, and an Enzyme Innovation Centre for the breakdown of plastics. e Solent LEP were not the only organisation based in the Solent region to be named winners at last night’s glittering Awards evening: Cowes Enterprise College was named winners of the Future Skills Award; and Serco was named Diversity Champion of the year. Recognising the very best of the UK’s maritime sector, the Maritime UK Awards focus on celebrating excellence in the sector, including business growth, innovation, sustainability and diversity. For more information, visit: www. maritimeuk.org/awards-2022