Oct 15 2021 Small grant funding available for the manufacturing sector Categories: Engineering & Manufacturing CeeD, in partnership with the Energy Technology Partnership (ETP), are seeking applications from Scottish small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs), and non-Scottish SMEs who have an autonomous base in Scotland, in the manufacturing sector for small projects of 3-6 months duration in the following areas: • Heating and cooling technologies • Hydrogen • Zero-emissions mobility Up to more
Oct 7 2021 Understanding the benefits of Gift Aid Categories: Charities Gift Aid is a Government scheme that allows charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) that are registered with HMRC to claim an additional 25p for every £1 donated, at no additional cost to the donor, providing certain conditions are met. To qualify for Gift Aid, donations must be made from individuals who have paid the same amount or more more
Oct 7 2021 Pay freeze for trainee solicitors Categories: Professions Businesses have faced one of the most difficult trading periods in recent memory with many firms continuing to feel the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. As restrictions continue to ease, we have seen a recent upturn in business for some practices but the constant pressure of controlling their costs during these uncertain times has led more
Oct 1 2021 Helping children have sum fun during Maths Week Categories: EQ News Maths Week Scotland, that runs from 27 September to 3 October, aims to celebrate the importance of maths in our everyday lives and encourages schools to arrange activities and events that help boost the image and enjoyment of maths. We have supported St Andrew’s RC Primary School by contributing £250 towards their Maths Week, allowing more
Oct 1 2021 Business Ventilation Fund Categories: COVID-19Leisure Update: Applications will open the week beginning 22 November 2021. Eligible businesses will be able to claim back costs to improve ventilation of up to £2,500. The Scottish Government has announced a new £25 million Business Ventilation Fund that will help businesses improve ventilation and air quality on their premises where people come into close proximity, such as more
Sep 30 2021 Supporting ICS2 to move to employee ownership Categories: Taxation Our clients, Dundee-based cable manufacturing firm, ICS2 Cables has handed ownership of the business to its employees through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), with the whole process being completed in just six months. Established in 2002, ICS2 Cables was originally based in Glenrothes before moving to larger premises in Dundee. Before its fifth anniversary the more
Sep 29 2021 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme comes to an end Categories: COVID-19EQ AccountingPayroll The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) comes to an end on 30 September 2021, after running for almost 18 months. For your September payroll, you can claim up to 60%, capped at £1,875 for furloughed hours and must contribute the remaining 20% yourself (up to a maximum of £625). You must also make employer National more
Sep 28 2021 John Langlands retires after four decades with the firm Categories: EQ NewsPeople After 44 years, John Langlands will be retiring as a Partner of EQ at close of business on 30 September 2021. From beginning his journey with EQ founding firm JLM as a trainee in 1977 to working his way to becoming Partner in 1997, he has seen the firm evolve over time and has been more