Anniversary special: 90 years of Rawcliffe & Co Accountants

By Dean

01 Feb 2017

Clients benefit from investments in practice, people and products

[caption id="attachment_84863" align="f-align-medium-left f-align-center" width="232"] In association with Rawcliffe & Co In association with Rawcliffe & Co[/caption]

Rawcliffe & Co moved into its new headquarters at Barons Court last July as part of its ambitious expansion plans. The new address represents a £500,000 investment in the future of the practice.

Managing partner Ian Harrison explains: “We’ve taken on a lot more staff in our audit and tax departments, they are two growing areas for us and we have plans to recruit more people as we continue to develop our services.

“We’re really pleased with our new home; it is modern and comfortable and gives us a great base for our business and our people.”

Rawcliffe and Co also remains proud of its Fylde Coast roots. Over its 90 years it has seen the local economy grow and diversify. And it has also seen the local professional services community develop and strengthen.

[caption id="attachment_84864" align="f-align-medium-right f-align-center" width="200"] Ian Harrison[/caption]

Ian says: “Local businesses don’t need to go to the big city practices in Manchester and Liverpool. There is a vibrant professional services sector here which we are playing a big part in.

“And our deep understanding of the business community here, their challenges and their needs gives us a real edge.

“You only have to look around here on the Whitehills Business Park to see the depth of experience and knowledge being offered by the growing number of professional services companies that are based here.”

When Rawcliffe & Co began life much of its work was carried out for the many B&B and small hotel owners that made a living from tourism. That has changed over the years as the area’s economy as broadened.

Ian adds: “Tourism remains an important part of the local economy on the Fylde Coast today and we have many longstanding and highly successful clients in the sector.

“However, it is true to say that the local economy continues to develop and become more diverse which is good news for the area. “For instance, we are seeing an expansion in the energy sector which is being driven by a lot of local expertise and knowledge.”

Enjoyed this? Read more from Dean

Latest news

1

New strategic partnership will start big conversations LBV UCLan Strategic Partnership

New strategic partnership will start big conversations

24 Apr 2024

2

County set to return to major national investment event Invest In Lancashire

County set to return to major national investment event

23 Apr 2024

3

FWP begins work on Bacup Market redevelopment project Bacup Market Visual FWP

FWP begins work on Bacup Market redevelopment project

22 Apr 2024

4

How our new technology streamlines the supply chain Transport Management System Technology.jpg.jpg

How our new technology streamlines the supply chain

24 Apr 2024

5

Gawthorpe Textile Collection unveils new premises at Northlight DSCF9834.jpg.jpg

Gawthorpe Textile Collection unveils new premises at Northlight

24 Apr 2024

Background image for hub sign up block

LBV Hub

Reach 50,000 members of the Lancashire business community

Post your news
Post your events
Post your offers
Company profile
Social reach
Magazine coverage
Sign-up
Events
Help to Grow Management Course
HTG2.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
15 Apr 2024 - 17 Jul 2024

Help to Grow Management Course

Preston Campus , Preston , PR1 2HE

09:30 - 14:00

Business Networking in Lancaster - Eden Business Network
EVENT LISTING Eden Business Network.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
24 Apr 2024

Business Networking in Lancaster - Eden Business Network

The Borough, 3 Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PP

18:30 - 20:30

Business Networking in Preston - BNI Diamond
EVENT LISTING BNI Diamond.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
24 Apr 2024

Business Networking in Preston - BNI Diamond

The Marriot Hotel, Garstang Road, Broughton, PR3 5JB

07:15 - 09:00

Your Business Bootcamp Bitesize: "Roger That… The Importance of Asking Twice"
CBP-logo LBV.png.png
LBV Hub Webinar
24 Apr 2024 - 24 Apr 2024

Your Business Bootcamp Bitesize: "Roger That… The Importance of Asking Twice"

Online, Online, Online

08:00 - 09:30

Business Networking in Accrington - BNI Zeus
EVENT LISTING SIZING Zeus.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
24 Apr 2024

Business Networking in Accrington - BNI Zeus

The Mill House, Corn Mill Yard, Accrington, BB5 5HX

06:45 - 08:30

Chamber Breakfast Networking
Chamber Logo1.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
24 Apr 2024

Chamber Breakfast Networking

Lancaster & Morecambe College, Lancaster, LA1 2TZ

08:00 - 10:00

30 Minutes: Net Zero Introduction for Blackpool Businesses - Free online event
BU 2024 Events.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Webinar
24 Apr 2024 - 24 Apr 2024

30 Minutes: Net Zero Introduction for Blackpool Businesses - Free online event

Online, Blackpool , FY4 1EW

10:00 - 10:30

Monthly Freelancer Meet-Up at Society1
Freelancer Meetup 4 pic graphic.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
25 Apr 2024

Monthly Freelancer Meet-Up at Society1

Society1 Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

10:00 - 17:00

30 Minutes: Net Zero Introduction for Blackpool Businesses - Free online event
BU 2024 Events.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Webinar
25 Apr 2024 - 25 Apr 2024

30 Minutes: Net Zero Introduction for Blackpool Businesses - Free online event

Online, Blackpool , FY4 1EW

14:00 - 14:30

The Business Network Central & East Lancashire
LBV Hub Networking
25 Apr 2024

The Business Network Central & East Lancashire

Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Blackburn, BB5 5JP

11:30 - 14:15

Business Networking in Burnley - BNI Kudos
EVENT LISTING BNI Kudos.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
25 Apr 2024

Business Networking in Burnley - BNI Kudos

Prairie Sports Village, Windemere Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2FU

06:45 - 08:30

Business Networking in Preston- BNI Brunch
EVENT LISTING SIZING Brunch .png.png
LBV Hub Networking
26 Apr 2024

Business Networking in Preston- BNI Brunch

Samlesbury Preston Hotel, Preston New Road, Preston, PR5 0UL

09:30 - 11:00

Advertise with us

Reaching 50,000 members, our print, digital and event platforms offer a fantastic way to raise your business profile and help you grow.

Find out more Lbv115 Online Graphic
Subscribe now

Weekly news bulletin