Case studies

Chocolate producer

This company is a manufacturer of plant-based chocolate products.

Its Managing Director said: “randd were able to explain the process of a compliance check clearly, and any questions or doubts we had were eased throughout the process.

“We were delighted to receive the news that our claim had been approved with no amendments.

“randd were particularly helpful in guiding us through a Teams meeting in which we were able to justify all elements of our claim to the tax inspector.”

IT company

After we successfully defended the company in an enquiry, the business owner said: “When our R&D claim was challenged, randd provided outstanding technical support in defending our project.

“They expertly advised on why our claim had been selected, despite the key feature of our claim being the focus of granted patents. randd handled all correspondence quickly and efficiently, explaining the process at each stage.

“Their comprehensive technical responses successfully satisfied the enquiries and secured all the tax credits we’d applied for.”

Electric Vehicle company

This company manufactures sustainable four-wheeled pedal vehicles.

Its CEO said: “randd provided exceptional support throughout the compliance check. They had already prepared a comprehensive claim that clearly documented our development project, which formed a solid foundation for our defence.

“When detailed technical queries were raised about our manufacturing engineering advances, randd responded with thorough, well-evidenced explanations that demonstrated how our project pushed the boundaries.

“Their understanding of the guidelines and ability to articulate complex technology and our technological advance was invaluable in successfully defending our claim.”

Protective Clothing company

This company designs and crafts durable headwear for cyclists and e-scooter riders.

Its founder said: “Having already made four prior claims with randd’s support, we were well aware of the professionalism and expertise of randd’s advisory.

“It was no surprise that when our valid claim was selected for enquiry, randd were both able to quickly secure the validity of the claim but also secure the full amount of relief we were due.

“Whilst being selected for enquiry was a concern, we were reassured by randd’s advice on the quality of the claim and found the process to be clearly explained throughout.”

Certification & Verification company

This company certifies the sustainability of businesses in the forestry, wood-processing, paper and construction industries.

It is committed to ongoing research and development and has achieved several certifications to ensure the company stays ahead of the curve in terms of cybersecurity and quality management.

The company’s Co-Founder said: “It is a pleasure to work with randd, who have not only helped us with successful R&D claims but also helped us to articulate and refine our R&D processes.

“Not only making them clearer for tax claim purposes but also easier for us to manage internally. It has been a great experience partnering with randd.”

Industrial Machinery company

This business designs and manufactures machinery across its range of seven divisions – access equipment, automation, engineering, lifting and handling, seals and hydraulics, timber engineering and timber incising.

The company believes randd is the perfect fit to manage its R&D Tax Credits claims, hitting the exact mark in being able to optimise the potential relief available combined with a thorough knowledge of the company’s operations.

The company’s Finance Director said: “Accountancy practices are very common but not every high-street accountancy practice can manage the R&D side of it, so randd come to the table in terms of understanding the tax side of things but also taking the time to understand what we do as well.

“I think randd are fantastic in having that balance – it’s very rare, and we have a great deal of confidence in that relationship.”

Data Analytics company

This company was helped by randd in its successful defence during an enquiry into its R&D Tax Credits claim.

Questions were raised about the validity of the company’s submission in relation to the R&D projects it included, but we were completely certain the company’s AI work was eligible.

The company’s founder and CEO said: “randd were instrumental in speeding up communication and making things happen. I have no idea how long it would have lasted without randd.

“It was about finding a reasonable solution and saving time, and I think that is what randd did really well. We appreciate the professional help we got from the randd team – it means a lot to us.”

Beauty Science UK

Beauty Science UK Limited offers a wide range of products and services for the beauty industry and cosmetics companies including volume pricing, larger and cost-effective refill product sizes. The company have successfully been awarded R&D tax credits with the expert assistance of randd.

Craftsman Tools Limited

Craftsman Tools Limited, a multi-award winning supplier of precision toolholding, worked with randd to successfully claim back R&D tax credits from HMRC.

Olympus Technologies

Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Olympus Technologies has excelled in producing first-class robotics for its widespread customer base. By working with randd uk, the firm has received £106,271 in R&D tax credits over the span of 5 years.

Sports industry case study

This company is a manufacturer in the sports industry and is involved in the creation of foldable cycling helmets.

Manufacturing & Engineering case study

This group of companies combine to design, fabricate and install bespoke display products for the point-of-sale (POS) industry