Page 58 • The HERALD • 26th January 2023 v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 16TH FEBRUARY v ASK A PROFESSIONAL Helen Sparks Mortgages & Financial Services Offering professional advice since 1985 Mortgages Residential Life Time Equity Release Buy to Let – first time landlords Property Portfolios Help to Buy Insurance Buildings & Contents Insurance Life Assurance Critical Illness Income Protection Private Medical Insurance YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS This firm usually charges a fee for mortgage advice. The amount of the fee will depend upon your circumstances and will be discussed and agreed with you at the earliest opportunity. Some forms of buy to let mortgage are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 023 8084 4108 helensparks@btconnect.com Helen Goodall T/A Helen Sparks Mortgages & Financial Services is an appointed representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority WILLS, PROBATE, TRUSTS, LPAs & COURT OF PROTECTION Advice from Jasper Vincent Solicitors Jasper Vincent Solicitors offer expertise across the full spectrum of private client work and assist families, individuals and businesses alike. We provide a tailored service that ensures our clients’ interests are managed and protected in line with their wishes and for the bene t of their families and future generations. When taking Will instructions we can provide advice as to the e ect of Inheritance Tax, other related tax issues and long term care on estates. Wills are an important part of our service but equally important are Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) which include Property and Financial A airs, Health and Welfare and Business LPAs. Our Solicitors can be appointed as attorneys for individuals who have no family members or trusted friends to assist. For people who sadly do not have the capacity to make an LPA we can advise on Court of Protection matters. We provide a full range of probate services to make the process of administering estates as straightforward as possible. We can also assist Trustees both with exiting Trusts or creating new Trusts and also with the registration of Trusts which has now become compulsory. Failure to register a Trust with the Trust Registration Service can result in nes against the Trustees. Our Solicitors can also be appointed as professional executors and trustees if required. Our experienced team o er the following services: • e preparation of Wills and advising on Inheritance Tax, other associated tax matters and long term care. • Preparation of LPAs and matters relating to the Court of Protection and the o ce of the Public Guardian. • Obtaining Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration, administering estates and dealing with HMRC. • Advising on and preparing Deeds of Variation. • Trust creation and Registration of Trusts with HMRC including Declaration of Trusts relating to property matters. To contact a member of the Jasper Vincent team, please call: 023 8089 0919. Local Children’s Charity Receives £2,500 S o u t h a m p t o n - b a s e d Abby’s Heroes, supporting children and their families a er a cancer diagnosis, recently received a £2,500 donation from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes. The incredible charity aims to help and support children and their families, including bereaved families, who come under the care of the Piam Brown and the Teenagers and Young Adults (TYA) wards at Southampton General Hospital. It o ers nancial and practical help as well as the opportunity to make lasting memories. As part of Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ Community Fund, which gives to worthy causes in the region, the charity received an important nancial boost. Jane Wilmshurst, Fundraising and Events Manager for Abby’s Heroes said she is delighted to have received the support. She commented: “This generous donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes allowed Abby’s Heroes to put “our arms” around families during the recent festive season. A huge thank you on behalf of everyone here.” Anthony Dimmick, Barratt and David Wilson Homes Community Liaison Manager, Southampton Division, said: “Abby’s Heroes is making a huge difference to the lives of local children and their families, and when we heard about their work, we had to help.” Abby’s Heroes supports families with a range of practical measures and programmes to help families going through the harsh reality of childhood cancer. Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ Community Fund is a dedicated nancial resource that helps to support local causes which improve the quality of life for those living in the region. For more information about Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, please visit www.barratthomes.co.uk or www. dwh.co.uk Cheque presentation to Abby’s Heroes Ed Goes from Warehouse to Wheels Thanks to Driver Training Programme Meachers Global Logistics has added newlyquali ed HGV driver Ed Ralls to its team thanks to its Warehouse to Wheels driver training programme, which gives participants the opportunity to gain their Category C driver’s licences (Class 1 and 2) whilst in employment at the business. Warehouse to Wheels allows people to experience warehousing and driving trucks in a practical way. roughout the programme they get to explore di erent aspects; from loading and unloading containers and palletised goods, to using forkli s and the training needed to become a fully quali ed Meachers driver. Ed started the programme in March a er joining Meachers in February 2022. At the time his main duty was handballing – the loading and unloading of containers. Ed’s manager saw potential in him and asked if he’d be interested in enrolling onto the programme. Ed hasn’t looked back since. “I would 100% encourage anyone thinking about applying for the scheme to go for it,” says Ed. “It’s an opportunity that can set you up with a career for life. Not only will you come out with a Class 1 licence, but you’ll also have the opportunity to work alongside a fantastic team. To begin with I was working with containers and palletised goods, but I was soon given the opportunity to get my forklift licence, which was great as it meant I got an additional qualification and could support my colleagues more. Alongside working in the warehouse, I also completed e-learnings and prepared for the theory tests.” After passing all his theory tests, Ed moved on to the practical aspects of driving. He passed his exam and became a certi ed Class 1 quali ed driver in November 2022. Gary Whittle, Commercial Director at Meachers, added: “As a business we are always considering ways to make it easier and more accessible for Ed moves from warehouse to behind the wheel after qualifying young people to enter our industry. This was the thinking behind Warehouse to Wheels – a programme to allow people to experience what working in logistics is like and set them on a path to a rewarding career. We’re really delighted that Ed’s hard work and efforts have paid off and want to congratulate him on achieving his licence.” Formore information about the Warehouse to Wheels programme and how to apply, visit meachersglobal. com or email jobs@ meachersglobal.com
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