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Diversity

Diversity 2023

Diverse organisations understand their clients’ needs better, they make better decisions and they are better places to work.

Harwood Hutton welcomes diversity, encourages personal development and rewards performance within a working environment where everyone is treated fairly and in the same way.

It is our policy that employees should never be subject to any acts of discrimination or harassment by reason of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in all areas of recruitment, employment, training and career development for all employees according to the opportunities available, organisational requirements and individual attitudes and abilities.

We also recognise the need for our personnel to balance their career and domestic responsibilities and support flexible working hours where possible.

Although diversity monitoring is carried out and reviewed by management, by their nature the results of such reviews are sensitive.

At the end of March 2023, we gave all our employees the opportunity to respond to an ICAEW-generated diversity questionnaire. A number of employees chose not to reply, and some of our people “prefer not to say” which we respect, but a majority of colleagues across the Harwood Hutton group took part in the survey and we can publish some details.

 

Of those who replied:

Gender:

Male 36%
Female 64%

 

Age

16-24 3.8%
25-34 35.9%
35-44 24.5%
45-54 22.6%
55-64 7.5%
65+ 5.7%

 

Marital Status

Single 26%
Married 64%
Divorced 4%
Other 6%

 

Ethnicity

Asian/British Asian 6%
White 92%
Mixed ethnic group 2%

 

Religion

Christian 52.8%
Hindu 1.9%
Muslim 1.9%
No religion 43.4%

 

39.6% of colleagues said they were primary carers for a child/children under 18, 60.4% said they were not a primary carer.

13% look after or support a family member, neighbour or someone with long-term physical or mental ill-health or disability.

94% of respondents said they did not have a disability, with 4% replying that they did, and 2% preferred not to say. As for sexual orientation, 94% described themselves as heterosexual, 4% said LGBTQ+, and 2% preferred not to say.

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Client Testimonials
  • I always get quick, clear and definitive responses from the Harwood Hutton tax team – commercial answers to commercial issues.

    Robin Berry – Morgan Management
  • Right from the outset Harwood Hutton gave us direction and great advice – and that advice has evolved over the years as we’ve grown. We’re both medium-sized companies providing a bespoke service – one furniture, one accountancy – and the relationship works.

    Andy McCarron, McCarron and Co
  • I’m deeply impressed with Harwood Hutton’s extensive knowledge of tax arrangements for residential and commercial property landlords.

    Qadeer Ahmed, MD, ABA Finance
  • They really took their time to understand what was important to us and our business and the expertise we required. Whoever we speak to at HH, we get the same fantastic response and technical input. It’s a real partnership.

    Edward Finch, group MD, MRIB insurance brokers
  • I have worked with the directors at Harwood Hutton on a number of mutual client matters over many years. The reassurance of their clear, commercial and focussed advice is one of the main reasons I regard this as one of my most valuable professional relationships.

    Frank Wessely, Partner, Quantuma LLP
  • Harwood Hutton never seem to rest on their laurels. They are always seeking out new avenues and ways to improve their offering. A very forward-thinking company with staff who are always well briefed and who approach each task with drive.

    Karl Austen, MD, Surefoot Communications
  • We have engaged Harwood Hutton in several areas of structuring, including VAT issues, decoupling an SPV from a group structure and HMRC clearance for a transaction. The team have exceeded all expectations by being proactive, measured and very thorough.

    Adam Fawsitt, Director, FHT Limited
  • We moved to Harwood Hutton as they delivered a succinct and professional proposal. If anything, we have been more impressed post-move. They are a fantastic company to work with. They do truly differentiate. They have the skills and capabilities of a mega firm but with a personal service.

    Edward Finch, group MD, MRIB insurance brokers
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