Bright Brown Accountants

19/06/2026

Good morning everyone. Just a quick note to let you all know that our offices will be closed for festival weekend from today (19th June) to Monday (22nd June). We will be reopen on Tuesday the 23rd.

Have a wonderful weekend from all of us at Bright Brown.

18/06/2026

Bright Brown is proud to support a fantastic fundraising challenge in aid of CALM.

A group from the Isle of Wight recently completed their mission to travel on every UK chain ferry, raising awareness and funds for an important cause. The team completed the challenge in 23 hours, 56 minutes and 56 seconds in memory of their friend, Daniel, who passed away in 2019.

We were pleased to make a donation and support their efforts. A huge well done to everyone involved on completing such a unique and worthwhile challenge.

17/06/2026

Congratulations to Emma from our bookkeeping team, who has recently completed the May 50K in aid of Multiple Sclerosis.

Throughout May, Emma ran an impressive 50km to raise money for a cause very close to her heart. Her determination and commitment have helped raise almost £600 for this fantastic cause.

Bright Brown were pleased to support Emma by matching donations made by our team, and we’re incredibly proud of what she has achieved.

Well done, Emma! A brilliant effort for a very worthy cause.

03/06/2026

What is the Great British Summer Savings Scheme?

From 25th June to 1st September 2026, the Government is introducing a temporary VAT reduction on a range of family-focused activities and services, reducing VAT from 20% to 5%.

Eligible activities include:

✔️ Children's meals in restaurants
✔️ Family and children's cinema tickets
✔️ Theatre, exhibition and concert tickets
✔️ Theme parks, zoos, museums and soft play centres
✔️ Adventure and leisure attractions for families

For many households, these changes could help reduce the cost of summer entertainment and family outings during the school holidays.

At Bright Brown, we believe staying informed about financial changes can help you make smarter decisions with your money.

02/06/2026

Summer days out could be getting a little more affordable.

The Government has announced a temporary VAT reduction from 20% to 5% on selected family activities between 25th June and 1st September 2026. This includes children's meals in restaurants, family cinema tickets, theatre trips, zoos, museums, theme parks, soft play centres and more.

For families looking to make memories without stretching the budget, this could mean more opportunities to enjoy quality time together throughout the school holidays.

It's always worth checking with individual venues and businesses to see how they are applying the savings.

16/04/2026

Proud to support local talent 👏

On 19th March, our directors, David Stevens and Gavin Kelly, attended the Sports Achievement Awards at Medina Theatre as sponsors of the Junior Girls Award.

It was an inspiring evening celebrating the dedication, hard work, and achievements of young athletes across the Isle of Wight. A huge congratulations to all the nominees and winners! The future of local sport is in great hands.

14/04/2026

A few more moments from the Ryde School Careers Fair on 12th March

It was great to see such a strong turnout once again, and to have the chance to speak with so many students about their future pathways. There’s always a real buzz at these events, and it’s encouraging to see so much interest and curiosity from the next generation.

Thanks again to Ryde School for having us, we’re proud to be part of events that support young people as they take their next steps.

26/02/2026

Yesterday, the team at Bright Brown Accountants attended the Careers Fair at Lift Ryde High School, promoting accountancy as a rewarding and future-focused career path.

It was fantastic to engage with students from Year 7 through to Sixth Form, discussing the wide range of opportunities available within the accounting profession from apprenticeships and AAT qualifications to university routes and chartered accountancy.

Events like this are incredibly important to us. As a local firm of accountants, we’re passionate about supporting young people across the Isle of Wight and helping them understand the diverse career opportunities within finance, bookkeeping, tax, and business advisory services.

Accountancy is more than just numbers. It’s about problem-solving, strategic thinking, supporting businesses, and building long-term careers with real progression and stability.

We look forward to continuing to support the next generation of finance professionals.

22/01/2026

UK Tax Changes in 2026: What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know

Running a business is hard enough without unexpected tax surprises landing on your desk.

2026 is shaping up to be a turning point for UK tax rules, with digital reporting becoming standard, HMRC expectations rising, and real consequences for mistakes. From corporation tax planning to payroll compliance and dividend decisions, the landscape is shifting fast.

If you want to:
✅ avoid costly penalties
✅ understand how these changes affect your business
✅ plan smarter, not harder

…then this blog is essential reading.

Read the guide here: https://brightbrown.com/uk-tax-changes/

Whether you’re a sole trader or limited company director, the smarter you are today, the more you protect your profits tomorrow.

Our simple guide to UK tax changes for 2026 could be the difference between a healthy taxation account or disaster.

18/12/2025

Season’s Greetings from Bright Brown

As the year draws to a close, we’d like to thank all our clients for your continued trust and support throughout the year. It’s been a pleasure working with you, and we’re excited for what the new year will bring.

We wish you a relaxing festive break and a happy, healthy, and successful New Year.

Christmas Opening Hours
Please note, we’ll be closed from Wednesday 24th December and will reopen on Monday 5th January.

We look forward to working with you again in the new year.

Warm wishes,
The Bright Brown Team