The Budget – Prospects & Challenges for 2012

Thursday 29 March 2012 between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm
The Ron Cooke Hub, Heslington East, University of York, Deramore Lane, York YO10 5GE

The Partners of JWPCreers LLP will be hosting an Evening Reception on Thursday 29 March 2012. The evening will commence with a presentation provided by Professor Karen Mumford from the University of York on the current state of the Economy and the prospects for 2012. David Littlewood from JWPCreers Wealth Management Ltd will provide an updated position with regard to major changes to pension legislation, and Jean Jesty, Partner and Head of Tax at JWPCreers LLP, will present valuable insights into how the Budget will affect individuals and businesses.

The Reception will be held at The Ron Cooke Hub on Thursday 29 March 2012, between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm.

Programme
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Registration and refreshments
6:00 pm – 6:05 pm Professor Colin Mellors, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of York – Welcome Speech
6:05 pm – 6:10 pm Mr John Machin, Senior Partner, JWPCreers LLP – Introduction
6:10 pm – 6:35 pm Professor Karen Mumford, Professor of Economics, University of York
6:35 pm – 6:50 pm David Littlewood, JWPCreers Wealth Management Ltd
6:50 pm – 7:20 pm Jean Jesty, Head of Tax & Partner, JWPCreers LLP
7:30 pm Food, drink & networking.

Directions

Field Lane car park on Heslington East may be utilised. Please follow the signs from the car park to The Ron Cooke Hub.

This event is FREE but please e‐mail rg@jwpcreers.co.uk to book your place.

Directions and map – The Ron Cooke Hub, The University of York
www.york.ac.uk
The Hub is easily accessible by public transport (a taxi pick-up point and the bus stop are both located next to the building).

Event Sponsor – The SCY Business Mentor Service

The SCY Business Mentor Service supports business leaders in high growth SMEs. During the last two years, SCY Business Mentors have helped over 100 companies improve performance, competitiveness and profitability.

Fully funded for eligible clients, the service is supported by the European Regional Development Fund in Yorkshire and the Humber. To find out more and check eligibility, come and talk to us on the night.

Access to Finance: The Funding Escalator – 12th January 2012

With the outlook for the economy remaining uncertain and reduced access to traditional forms of funding, Denison Till  & JWPCreers LLP, in partnership with The London Stock Exchange and Science City York, are holding an ‘Access to Finance’ seminar on 12 January 2012. The event will explore the various alternative funding options available to small and mid size companies as they seek to fund future growth.

This full day conference will give delegates the opportunity to hear from a range of finance experts on the access to finance options for SMEs available throughout Yorkshire & the Humber.

Representatives from JWPCreers, the London Stock Exchange, Denison Till, Murgitroyd and YABA will share their expertise and take part in two panel discussions during the day. The panel will include Katy Booth from JWPCreers LLP. There will also be support from the Leeds City Region and Finance Yorkshire.

The event will be held on Thursday 12 January 2012 at The Ron Cooke Hub, Heslington East, University of York, YO10 5GE

Agenda

10.30 Registration, tea & coffee

11.00 Welcome

11.05 Introduction to SCY, Nicola Spence, Chief Executive

11.25 The Role of the LEP, Neil McLean, Leeds City Region LEP

11.45 What do Business Angels look for? – Andrew Burton, CEO, YABA

12.05 Speaker Q&A

‘Early Stage’ Panel Discussion

12.15 Panel session with questions from the floor (Katy Booth, JWPCreers LLP to be part of the panel)

12.45 Lunch

14.00 The Venture Capitalist Perspective

14.25 The London Stock Exchange – Marcus Stuttard, Head of AIM

14.45 Keynote case study – Graham Bowland, CEO, Surgical Innovations plc

15.05 Speaker Q&A

‘Later Stage’ Panel Discussion

15.25 Panel session with questions from the floor (Katy Booth, JWPCreers  LLP to be part of the panel)

15.45 Close and thanks

16.00 – 16.30 Coffee and networking

This event is free to attend.

To book, please email Becky Appleyard-Kelly becky.appleyard-kelly@scy.co.uk by 22^nd December 2011

Student Intership Bureau – Summer Vacation Celebration – 25th October, 2011

Robin Synnot was a student intern working in the Corporate Finance Department of JWPCreers LLP for a period of 12 weeks over the summer.

Last night the University of York Careers Service held a Summer Vacation Celebration at Heslington Hall when it was announced that Robin was selected to be among the 5 finalists out of 31 interns. Each of the 5 finalists presented a series of presentations demonstrating their personal development over the summer. We are very pleased to announce that Robin came a very close second.

JWPCreers LLP also received the top employer award in recognition of the support given to Robin through the internship programme; so huge thanks go to Katy Booth, Associate and the Corporate Finance team for providing Robin with all the support and direction needed.

Farming & Rural Issues – Thursday 10th November, 2011

(5.30pm Registration) 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Askahm Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York YO23 3FR

Refreshments and Networking included

AGENDA

Views and expectations for farmers for 2012

Farm Diversification – tax traps for the unwary

Barn conversions for letting and sale

Renewable Energy (wind farms)

Business Structure

Farmhouses and Inheritance Tax

These key issues (and more!) will be explored.

Come along and find out how you can take your farming enterprise forward and look at the options for change.

This event is FREE but please e-mail rg@jwpcreers.co.uk to book your place.

Tel: 01904 717260

www.jwpcreers.co.uk