Diamond Ambassadors

99% Pass Rate for Technical Education Students at the Number 1 College in the Country Students at Accrington and Rossendale College are celebrating another exceptional Results Day, with 99% technical education and 98% T Level pass rates, and BTEC learners achieving an extraordinary 95% High Grades. The results build on Accrington and Rossendale College’s (ARC) exceptional track record, with [...]

1 in 3 A Level Students Secure A*-A Grade at the Number 1 College in the country Students at Nelson and Colne College are celebrating another exceptional Results Day, with one in three A Level students achieving an A* or A grade. Vocational and T Level students are also celebrating outstanding results, achieving impressive pass rates of 99% and [...]

Bringing Clarity to Complex Disputes At Pierce, our specialist Forensic Accounting team provides expert support in commercial litigation, helping businesses, solicitors and individuals navigate complex financial disputes with confidence. Commercial litigation often hinges on the accurate interpretation of financial data. Our forensic accountants combine technical expertise with investigative insight to analyse transactions, quantify losses and present clear, evidence-based findings [...]

£3.3 million investment to transform construction training at Accrington and Rossendale College Hundreds more people across East Lancashire will be able to train for careers in construction after East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) secured £2.6 million of Government funding, alongside its own investment, to deliver a £3.3 million expansion of its industry-standard construction facilities at Accrington and Rossendale College [...]

Neuro Sparks CEO features on Financial Planner Life podcast to explore neurodiversity in the workplace Burnley, Lancashire - Dan Armitage, CEO and Co-Founder of Neuro Sparks Business Solutions, has appeared as a guest on the Financial Planner Life podcast, in an episode recorded alongside David Tait of Redmill Advance and hosted by Sam Oakes. The episode explores what neurodiversity [...]

East Lancashire UC ranked Number One in Lancashire for Student Satisfaction Among College-Based Higher Education Providers Students at East Lancashire UC (ELUC) have ranked their experience among the very best in Lancashire, with the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS) placing ELUC as the county's number one college-based higher education provider for student satisfaction. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, [...]

East Lancashire Learning Group honours outstanding students at annual Student Awards From future engineers and healthcare professionals to aspiring Cambridge undergraduates, East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) celebrated the remarkable achievements of learners from across its colleges and learning communities at its annual Student Awards. More than 200 students, families, governors, staff, employers and partners came together at the Dunkenhalgh [...]

Welcome Ben To Our Team Ben Posthuma De Boer has recently joined the team as a senior client manager in the practice. Ben is ACCA qualified with over 25 years' experience within the accountancy sector. Ben will be providing business and accounts advice to a range of clients and will have a big input into Making Tax Digital to [...]

Welcome Melanie To Our Team Melanie joined Mayes in November 2025 as part of our accounts team. She deals with a wide range of businesses completing year end accounts and corporate tax returns. Melanie has a wealth of experience in all accounting matters. Commenting on her appointment, Melanie said, "I am very excited to join a small independent practice [...]