Sarah Siddons of Bowcliffe Wealth Management

Sarah Siddons of Bowcliffe Wealth Management Working mainly with professionals and business owners, Sarah and her team encourage clients to take

🍓🎾 A little taste of tennis season has arrived in our Ilkley window.We’ve given our display a seasonal refresh with stra...
03/06/2026

🍓🎾 A little taste of tennis season has arrived in our Ilkley window.

We’ve given our display a seasonal refresh with strawberries, tennis balls and a splash of summer colour to celebrate one of the biggest sporting events in the local calendar.

If you’re passing by, take a look and let us know what you think!

After divorce, what does the next chapter look like?There’s often a point where everything finally goes a little quieter...
22/05/2026

After divorce, what does the next chapter look like?

There’s often a point where everything finally goes a little quieter.

The paperwork is done.
The decisions have been made.
Life starts settling again.

And then comes the moment of:

Right… what now?

Because after spending months focused on getting through it all, there’s finally space to think about your future again.

And perhaps that’s what seizing the day really looks like at this stage.

Not big gestures or dramatic changes.

Just understanding your finances.
Rebuilding confidence.
Creating a plan that feels like yours.

The practical questions often follow:

• What does life look like financially now?
• Am I going to be okay long term?
• What do I want the next chapter to look like?

You don’t need all the answers immediately.

Sometimes moving forward starts with understanding where you stand and putting a plan around what comes next.

And sometimes, simply having a conversation can help bring a little more clarity. đź’™

The new tax year has arrived.You glance at the headlines.A few percentages shift.Some allowances stay frozen.And then co...
17/04/2026

The new tax year has arrived.
You glance at the headlines.
A few percentages shift.
Some allowances stay frozen.

And then comes the question:

Is this actually going to affect me?

Because on paper, none of it feels dramatic.

But in reality…
Dividend tax has crept up.
Reliefs have been trimmed.
And new rules are starting to ask more of you.

Nothing alarming. Just… more friction.

The kind that adds up over time.

The questions I’m hearing more often are:

• Am I paying more tax than I need to?
• Are my investments still structured properly?
• Do I need to change how I take income?

Because tax rarely hits all at once — it builds quietly.

And without a plan, it’s easy to drift into something less efficient.

You don’t need to keep up with every change.
But it helps to have someone who is.

If you’re wondering what this new tax year means for you, feel free to reach out.
A first conversation is simply that... a conversation.

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Have you spotted this while flicking through Live the Dales? đź‘€Lovely to see my feature in Issue 9, breaking down inherit...
02/04/2026

Have you spotted this while flicking through Live the Dales? đź‘€

Lovely to see my feature in Issue 9, breaking down inheritance tax in a way that actually makes sense (and feels a lot less intimidating).

It’s one of those topics many of us put off, but with a bit of early planning and the right advice, there’s often far more you can do than you think.

If it’s been on your mind, consider this your gentle nudge 💙

An afternoon well spent đź‘ŹI had the pleasure of speaking at brilliant downsizing event last week, and honestly, I loved ...
31/03/2026

An afternoon well spent đź‘Ź

I had the pleasure of speaking at brilliant downsizing event last week, and honestly, I loved every minute of it.

Such a welcoming room and a fantastic atmosphere. Looking forward to the next one.đź’™

A lot of people think having a financial plan means cutting back or saying no. In reality, it’s the opposite.When you kn...
27/03/2026

A lot of people think having a financial plan means cutting back or saying no. In reality, it’s the opposite.

When you know where you stand and where you’re heading, things feel lighter. Clearer. More in control.

That’s when money stops being stressful — and starts supporting the life you actually want. ✨

If you’d like a bit more clarity around your own situation, I’m always happy to chat.

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