Our Team

Graham Suggett – Director

After graduating with a degree in Finance and Accounting from Salford University, Graham enjoyed a career in accountancy and accountancy recruitment. He joined the Inland Revenue in 2001 as an Inspector of Taxes. Graham became Lead Tax Specialist with HMRC’s Creative Industries Team in 2013 and loved working with creative companies. Seeing that too few companies, particularly charities, were claiming the tax credits available to them he left and set up Creative Tax Reliefs Ltd in 2017. In just over 8 years the company has submitted over 1,000 Creative industry tax credits; claiming over £40 million for creative companies in the process. Away from work he enjoys trips to the theatre and visiting museums as well as the occasional holiday – favourite places include, Moniaive in Dumfries and Galloway, Shropshire and anywhere in Portugal.

Contact Graham at graham.suggett@creativetaxreliefs.com

Sandra Lee – Director

Sandra, a teacher for 25 years, works with our charitable theatre companies and Theatre in Education companies helping them to claim their tax credits. Being an ex-teacher she is always happy to discuss the role of theatre in education, both from an educational perspective and tax relief perspective. In her spare time Sandra, a trained swimming teacher, is a keen swimmer. She also enjoys walking her cockapoo Ollie and gardening.

Contact Sandra at sandra.lee@creativetaxreliefs.com

Rachel Lee – Tax Specialist

Rachel studied Law (LLB) at Liverpool John Moores University before joining Creative Tax Reliefs, where she has become an integral part of the team. She works closely with the companies charitable theatre clients, supporting them in preparing and submitting Creative Industry Tax Relief claims, and has developed a strong understanding of the unique needs and challenges within the sector.

Alongside her practical experience, Rachel is currently studying towards her AAT qualification, further strengthening her technical expertise and professional development. She brings a proactive and detail-oriented approach to her work, ensuring clients receive clear guidance and a high standard of service throughout the claims process.

Outside of work and study, Rachel enjoys going to the gym, cooking, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Contact Rachel at rachel.lee@creativetaxreliefs.com

Nathan Penny ACCA – Accountant and Tax Specialist

Nathan completed his ACCA qualifications, building on a strong foundation in accounting and finance. He has gained valuable experience preparing accounts for a range of commercial companies, developing a practical and detail-oriented approach to financial reporting and compliance.

He has also developed experience working with theatres and orchestras, supporting them in claiming Creative Industry Tax Reliefs. In addition, Nathan is involved in preparing Video Games Tax Relief claims, helping clients navigate the process and maximise the support available.

Since qualifying, Nathan has continued to support businesses with their accounting needs, applying his technical knowledge in a clear and reliable way. He is known for his organised approach and commitment to delivering accurate, timely work.

Outside of work, Nathan enjoys travelling and exploring new cuisines, always keen to experience different cultures and foods. He is also a keen football player and enjoys staying active as part of a team.

Contact Nathan at nathan.penny@creativetaxreliefs.com

Neil Adshead FCA – Accountant

Neil has nearly 30 years’ experience as a chartered accountant. Having qualified with a ‘big 4’ firm He worked for 10 years for several local practices in the North West, along with a spell in industry. During this time, Neil developed an expertise in the not-for-profit sector, working with several local charities and the Charity Commission. He joined the Inland Revenue in 2000, working for a specialist unit providing technical accountancy advice on tax investigations. Neil went on to lead a team of accountants and tax specialists providing them with technical advice and support. He left HMRC in September 2020 to work with Creative Tax Reliefs. Neil is a trustee of a charity providing education to promote the safe and healthy enjoyment of the outdoor environment. He is a keen runner and also enjoys cycling, hillwalking and kayaking in and around North Wales and further afield.

Contact Neil at neil.adshead@creativetaxreliefs.com

Testimonials

I am so pleased and relieved that Graham got in touch with me about Theatre Tax Relief. I had mistakenly thought that we were not eligible but so far Graham has claimed nearly £100,000 in tax credit for us. This is not only an enormous benefit and can be ploughed back into the work that we do but it would have been extremely short-sighted of us not to be claiming the money that is due to us. Graham has made the whole process so simple and easy. I cannot recommend him highly enough

Our accountant struggled with VGTR so we engaged Graham and his company. Graham prepared all the necessary computations and submitted the claim on our behalf. This was paid by HMRC without question and in an amount in excess of what we had previously expected. We are delighted and cannot recommend Graham or his company highly enough

It was a pleasure working with Graham on our claim for Film Tax Credit for Stuffed. For independent creators working in Film and TV, the Tax Credit is a vital part of making your film a reality. Graham is an assured and calm voice in the often-intimidating world of tax. I’d highly recommend Graham to my colleagues working in Film and TV.

I was recommended Graham and Creative Tax Reliefs by a colleague and I cannot recommend their services more highly. Graham took me through what Theatre Tax relief was, how it worked and what was eligible, and was very patient with my questions and the need to be gently spoon fed the information! Creative Tax Reliefs also worked on our end of year accounts, and the Accountant Neil was also wonderful and clear at taking me through every step, as this was our first production and end of year accounts as a company. I look forward to working with Graham and his team again!

Graham explained very clearly what was needed and then delivered exactly as he said he would. Graham prepared the computations and submitted the claims on our behalf and we didn't have to deal with HMRC at all. This was the easiest piece of tax work that we have ever had to do

With no clear guidance on how to claim Theatre Tax Relief and after spending a considerable amount of time consulting with colleagues, accountants, reading huge, incomprehensible HMRC guidelines and generally worrying that the company was missing the TTR boat, I spoke to Graham. Everything was plain sailing for us after the initial consultation – with very little effort on our part, Graham made a successful submission and we have just received a substantial payment. I am delighted at the outcome and have no hesitation in recommending Graham and his company

It was a pleasure to work with Graham. He explained the process very clearly, prepared all the necessary computations and submitted the claims on our behalf. We are extremely delighted with the outcome and have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Graham and his Company to others

I have been aware of Theatre Tax Relief for a few years now but the process of claiming the money was daunting. We didn't have the resources or the expertise to make the claim. Graham made the process of claiming Theatre Tax Relief very straight forward. He kept me informed of developments and answered all my questions. I provided him with information and he did the rest

Thanks so much Graham! You and Creative Tax Reliefs are the best.

For a small theatre company like us navigating Theatre Tax Relief was a daunting prospect. Having the support and expertise of Creative Tax Reliefs was absolutely brilliant. Graham explained everything and did a fantastic job sorting out the different projects we had been working on, calculated what we could claim and did all the leg work. The Tax Relief we received from HMRC helped us take our show to the Edinburgh Fringe, something we certainly couldn't have done without this extra funding. We would highly recommend Creative Tax Reliefs and will certainly be using them again in the future.

When I first heard from Graham I have to say I was more than a little sceptical. Why had no one mentioned this to us before? The information seemed so monumental – shouldn’t it have been on the news? Within a few emails and phone conversations, we had provided all the information necessary and had everything thoroughly explained to us. Within two weeks we had received the tax credit into our bank account! Creative Tax Reliefs are amazing!

When Graham first contacted us, we hadn’t heard of Theatre Tax Relief, which made us fairly wary. Graham took the time and care to explain it all to us and how the process would work. Initially, we were sceptical and worried about the time it would take for us to collate all the information needed for the claim. However, we needn’t have worried, Graham helped us every step of the way and made the process simple and quick. We would recommend working with Graham in an instant.

Worth every penny

I found Graham and Creative Tax Reliefs through a Google search as we had a client that was eligible for Theatre Tax Relief (TTR). I and a colleague had read through HMRC’s guidance a number of times and felt confident that we understood how it worked, however, we had no experience in claiming TTR. It seemed a no-brainer to work with Graham because Graham, as a former Creative Tax Reliefs specialist with HMRC, knew how to prepare and present claims to HMRC, would be certain of the calculations, knew where the boundaries were and would achieve maximum benefit for the client. We prepared the accounts and submitted the CT600 as per usual with input from Graham whilst he liaised directly with HMRC’s Creative Industries Unit in respect of the client’s TTR claim. The client received their tax credit without issue and in an amount greater than expected. Our client was delighted as were we and we look forward to working with Graham going forward.

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