About Easy R&D

Since 2014 we have reclaimed over £100 million for 1,000s of the UK’s most ambitious companies

We work with customers across every sector of UK industry

Our passion is supporting businesses to unlock value, to thrive, innovate and grow by claiming the R&D tax credits that they deserve.

About Easy R&D Tax Credit Experts | Easy R&D

Qualified, ex-HMRC tax experts

Experienced consultants

Skilled report writers


Our Values

Openness

Our people can freely share relevant ideas, opinions, and information

Honest

To tell the truth with our clients’ interests at heart

Integrity

To act ethically and transparently in all business dealings, prioritising doing the right thing over anything else

Teamwork

To work cohesively and collaboratively towards something bigger

Motivated

Ensuring our client happy is what makes us tick

Creativity

To encourage and celebrate experimentation, understanding that even failures can offer valuable lessons

Knowledgeable

Our advice is considered and protected from risk 


Our Culture

We cultivate a collaborative, fun, positive team atmosphere and foster easy communication across all areas of the business. We see everything through the eyes of our clients and look for ways to develop and improve the service and experience they receive. Emphasizing freedom and responsibility and creating a sense of ownership helps this behaviour come naturally. Everyone has access to everyone in our business, there are no doors, we promote internal collaboration, strong bonds, and a sense of community.

Working hard to develop together, enables us to build a successful business, and a culture that values our customers, partners, colleagues, and connections. 

Easy R&D Tax Credit Experts | Easy R&D

Our Purpose

To make it as easy as possible for our clients to benefit from the UK’s extremely generous R&D Tax Relief Scheme, by providing expert advice and working in a way that is easiest for them.


We’re the experts who make R&D Tax Credits easy

Your company will benefit from our deep R&D Tax Credit expertise and our culture of personal, local customer care. 

From our customer success team to our HMRC-trained tax experts every one of the Easy R&D team is here to help you – personally – at every step of your claim journey.

It is all about keeping it simple and low risk for you and your business – making the complex and technical easy - while optimising your claim value now and for future years.


The Easy R&D difference is our people

We often find that business leaders are not aware that their company is eligible for R&D Tax Credits or believe it may be too complex to submit a claim. 

By not taking full advantage of this HMRC R&D Tax Relief scheme many companies are missing out on significant levels of additional cash for their business. 

That’s why we set up Easy R&D in 2014, to unlock working capital for innovative British businesses, while making the claims process as simple and straightforward as possible.


Our team pride themselves on working hand-in-hand with every customer. We always aim to make it as easy as possible for every customers to benefit from business-positive tax credit scheme, now and to optimise your claims for future years.

We would be delighted if our expert and friendly Easy R&D team can help you with your R&D Tax Credit claim. Please do get in touch if you have any questions on our unique approach to making R&D tax credits simple and effective for our customers. 

Andre Howarth | Easy R&D

Andrew Howarth

Founder, Easy R&D


Meet your Easy R&D Team

Delivering the personal touch at every stage of the R&D Tax Credit process.

Andrew Howarth | Easy R&D

Founder & Director

Andrew Howarth

Andrew, the Founder and Director of Easy R&D, is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of IT industry experience.

He is passionate about supporting UK businesses through tax relief services. Andrew ensures clients receive comprehensive support in navigating R&D tax credits and maximizing their potential for growth.

His deep understanding of R&D Tax Relief comes from his experience with HMRC's initiative in 2006, when his other business, StoreTech Limited, benefited from the program. This inspired him to establish Easy R&D to simplify the process for others.

Alina Markowska | Easy R&D

Business Support Executive

Alina Markowska

Alina is a highly skilled professional with experience in both accounting and payroll. She also holds a law degree.

Alina plays a crucial role in supporting our team with their daily tasks and helping clients with their inquiries and documentation needs.

Her exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail are a valuable asset to our company and contribute to our efficient processes.

Annalise Cowlishaw | Easy R&D

Head of Technical

Annalise Cowlishaw

As Head of Technical, Annalise leads a skilled team of report writers, ensuring their work is accurate and engaging.

She focuses on crafting strong technical narratives, enabling Easy R&D to present our diverse range of clients in the best possible light.

Annalise excels at collating complex technical information and presenting it in a compelling format, strengthening our clients' claims for R&D Tax Relief.

Darren Wilmot | Easy R&D

Managing Director

Darren Wilmot

In his position as managing director, Darren guides the leadership team and helps to drive the direction and growth of the company. 

He also continues to develop meaningful partnerships, so Easy R&D Limited can reach a wider audience – something he finds incredibly rewarding.

Darren is keen to encourage the development and progression of the Easy R&D team, whom he credits with Easy R&D’s fresh approach to delivering both client satisfaction and service levels.

Kate Strydom | Easy R&D

Account Director

Kate Strydom

As Easy R&D's Account Director, she excels at fostering strong relationships, supporting consultants, and guiding clients throughout the claim process and beyond.

As the main point of contact, her strength lies in bridging the gap between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication.

She is dedicated to supporting both clients and consultants, ensuring a smooth and rewarding R&D journey for all involved.

Laura Velasquez | Easy R&D

Marketing Graduate

Laura Velasquez

Laura brings fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to the marketing team. Her creativity and passion for digital marketing boost our brand recognition and expand our marketing presence across the UK.

Laura handles various marketing initiatives, such as campaign analysis, content creation, and social media management, all aimed at supporting the company's vision of simplifying R&D tax relief for businesses across the country.

Natalia Najzer | Easy R&D

Operations Director

Natalia Najzer

As Operations Director and ATT, Natalia plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the company. She brings a unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on expertise which help to drive operational excellence.

Her keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement throughout the business help Easy R&D maintain high standards of service and support for all of our clients.

Robert Sinclair | Easy R&D

Head of Partnerships

Robert Sinclair

Rob has a keen focus on developing and maintaining relationships to drive mutual growth and success, ensuring our partners receive exceptional support and value-added benefits.

With a proven track record of delivering exceptional results, he is committed to upholding our company's reputation as a leader in the industry, while continuously seeking new avenues for partnership and collaboration.

Stephen Toomey | Easy R&D

R&D Consultant

Stephen Toomey

Stephen is a seasoned professional in research and development tax relief. He helps businesses navigate the complexities of R&D tax incentives and maximize their potential for success.

With his strategic guidance and dedication, Stephen is a trusted partner for companies looking to thrive in the evolving R&D landscape.

Thorfinn Armstrong | Easy R&D

R&D Consultant

Thorfinn Armstrong

Thorfinn is a senior consultant and has been working with R&D tax relief since 2016.

His focus is on maximising his clients' claims with a thorough review of qualifying expenditure, while taking the majority of the workload off their shoulders. He has a wealth of experience across a wide range of industries, in particular software, engineering, farming and agriculture.

CLIENT FEEDBACK
Yellow Technology Ltd
Yellow Technology Ltd

02/07/2024


Easy R&D have assisted with our R&D tax credit claims for a number of years, but the true test came when HMRC decided to investigate two years' worth of claims recently. Their initial assessment that our claims were invalid and that we would have to repay at least two years' worth of credits struck fear into us. 
But we needn't have worried. Easy R&D did 90% of the work for us, were diligent, patient, persistent, and unflappable. After many months, they won our case for us, and HMRC have now accepted that our claims are valid. 
If ever I thought that Easy R&D's commission was excessive (and, to be honest, it was worth it just for the work they did on our behalf for our claims), I take it all back now. They are worth every penny. I am so glad we didn't attempt to process our own claims – things would be very different now.


Who we work with

As key partners with leading organisations, Easy R&D provides expert R&D Tax Relief services, helping businesses unlock funding to drive their innovations.

Richard House

We’re proud and pretty humbled to be supporting Richard House Hospice as our chosen charity for 2022.

Richard House Children’s Hospice serves the heart of East London. The charity delivers am amazing array of specialist care services for babies, children, and young adults — while supporting their families through counselling, therapy, bereavement support and more.

This incredible charity offers a range of activities for all the family — focusing on living for today and creating positive memories for tomorrow in the most difficult of circumstances. 

Richard House’s services are entirely free of charge. The charity relies on the generosity of local people, companies and groups to find over 70% of its funding.


Contact Us

Get in touch with the Easy R&D expert who is right for you and your business.


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