- "In the last 20 years our business has changed considerably…and as the focus of our business has changed, Bird Luckin have moved with us."
Alex Tanner, George Tanner (Shalford) Ltd - "Bird Luckin has looked after us incredibly well for over 60 years, they are pro-active and innovational - meeting all our needs to help us achieve our aims."
Richard Stubbings, Cliffords Limited - "I can honestly say that Bird Luckin are the best firm of accountants and auditors I have ever dealt with - and I don't say that lightly!"
Colin Webb, Walthamstow Stadium - "It's important for us to know that we will always be able to contact the right people to give us the right advice and support."
Jane Bennett, Bennetts Funeral Directors - "Although we deal mainly with one Partner … we also know that if we need to contact someone else who is a specialist in another area, we can get the advice we need quickly and easily"
Jeremy Ruggles, J.S. Wright & Sons Ltd - "Bird Luckin got us to a stage which would have taken us months - if not years - to reach on our own, and they got us there in a matter of weeks"
Matthew Sullivan, SNC Ltd - "You can be a good accountant, but if you don't have an understanding of the industry it can be very difficult. "There are two or three people we have regular contact with at Bird Luckin who know our business well, and it makes a difference.""
Robert Church, W A Church (Bures) Ltd - "The work which Bird Luckin has done for Boddingtons over the past few months has helped shape our future direction for the better."
John Warner, Chief Executive, Boddingtons Ltd - "Bird Luckin has acted for us since our inception 10 years ago. They have a very 'can do' yet highly professional attitude - we are very appreciative of their support and advice over the years."
Marlon Fox, Outlook Property Ltd
Compensation warning as savers and borrowers turn to peers
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has warned savers that 'peer-to-peer' lending is not protected under the scheme.
As banks tighten their lending criteria and reduce interest rates, savers and borrowers have been turning to each other for financial solutions, via peer-to-peer lending companies. In the last 18 months £192 million has been switched via these 'money exchange' websites, which allow peers to lend to each other at better rates and reduced charges.
But following the failure of one such firm, Quakle, the FSCS is warning that compensation is not available. The FSCS provides protection for money held in an authorised bank, building society or credit union up to £85,000 per-person, or £170,000 for joint accounts.
Commenting, Mark Neale, chief executive of the FSCS said: "It is understandable consumers want the best rate of interest for their savings in the current climate. And peer-to-peer lending may be the right choice for some people who are looking for a return on their savings or want a competitive loan rate. It is important to remember though the FSCS does not protect the money invested though peer-to-peer lending companies."