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September 2011 - Exam success

We are delighted that one of our employees, Zoya Sharif, has qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant, having passed the final stage of the recent exam sitting of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

She can now go on to describe herself as a Chartered Certified Accountant.

Alongside her professional studies, she has also been working towards a degree in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, for which she now has to undertake a final project.

Zoya lives in Luton and has trained at our Dunstable Office. Zoya has gained lots of experience with the firm and prepares accounts for our sole trader, partnership and company clients.

Spring 2011 - Firm joins Networking@Dunstable

Stoten Gillam are pleased to be members of Dunstable's new networking club called "Networking @ Dunstable".

Each month the group meets to discuss real business issues and share knowledge points - a recent example, local expert Lynnette Moodey from Moodey IT gave a presentation on search-engine optimisation - a topic relevant to every business nowadays.

The group meet the first Friday of each month at 7.15am at the Old Palace Lodge in the town centre, and the cost of £13.50 includes a full English breakfast together with a very informative meeting. To book your place, please contact Sandie: sandie.copp@networkingatdunstable.co.uk or tel: 01582 555937 / 07890 464257.

July 2010 – Firm joins the Chamber of Commerce

Stoten Gillam Limited became a registered member of Bedfordshire and Luton Chamber of Commerce.

The local Chamber forms part of the UK’s largest business organisation, representing over 135,000 companies across Great Britain – ranging from one man bands and start ups to multinationals.

The local Chamber has a heritage stretching back to 1877, when it was first formed by local hat factory owners keen to build and retain skills in the local community, attract inward investment to the area and support local businesses.

One of the early businesses attracted to Luton was Vauxhall and the Chamber is now based in the old Vauxhall headquarters.

Director Chris Trevor said “We hope to play a full and active role within the Chamber and are pleased to have joined this prestigious organisation”.

May 2010 – Firm achieves Awards recognition

We were delighted to have been selected as finalists in the prestigious FSB 2010 Bedfordshire Small Business Awards.

The awards are supported by the Federation of Small Businesses and the firm was chosen in recognition of the quality of its staff training and development. The judges were looking for businesses that are able to offer clear opportunities for staff development and, in particular, which provide flexibility for training to take place within a working environment.

Other categories of award included environmental responsibility, business innovation and e-business.

The grand final was a black tie event held at Luton Hoo.

The Federation of Small Business (FSB) is the UK’s largest organisation promoting and protecting the interests of the self employed and owners of small firms.

Director, John Wright, said ‘We are very pleased and proud to have been selected as finalists in the FSB Awards’. Fellow director, Chris Trevor, added ‘As a firm, we take training and development very seriously and this has been reflected in our recent staff successes’.

Spring 2010 – Exam double success

We were able to celebrate the success of two of our employees, who pass the final papers of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Lindsey Roe and Charlotte Lawler, both achieved success in the sittings of their final exams and can now describe themselves as Chartered Certified Accountants.

Alongside their professional studies, Lindsey and Charlotte also gained degrees in Applied Accountancy from Oxford Brookes University.

Both ladies live in Dunstable and trained at our Dunstable office.

Director, John Wright, said ‘We are extremely proud of Lindsey and Charlotte. These professional exams are very tough and it is very pleasing that all their hard work has paid off’. Fellow Director, Chris Trevor, explained that most of their studying has been undertaken after a full working day at the office, which requires a great deal of dedication on their part.

March 2010 – Stoten Gillam supports The Hatters

The firm was proud to sponsor a football match involving our local football club, Luton Town FC.

They played Hayes & Yeading FC at Kenilworth Road and the final result was an incredible 8-0 to Luton.

We took along a number of guests, who enjoyed a buffet lunch and a tour around the ground. Needless to say, there were no complaints regarding the quality of the play and the final outcome.

At the end of the match, the firm was presented with a signed Luton Town shirt by man of the match, Keith Keane.