B4RN’s helped a local pharmaceutical wholesaler* step up their response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The supplier has taken on an empty warehouse to cater for extra demand on them caused by coronavirus and help them get urgent goods to the NHS and other medical suppliers. This could only be done if the building got its … [Read more…]
We at B4RN, and I am sure that I speak on behalf of all our Volunteers and Champions, hope that you are all managing to stay safe in this testing time we all face. I wish to be clear that B4RN is committed to supporting you, our customer, in ensuring that your Fibre To The … [Read more…]
Sports fans, rejoice. Just in time for Christmas, supporters can now watch their teams on BT Sport using any broadband provider, including B4RN. Previously, it was only available bundled with their broadband or other subsciption services. As of December 2019, people can now get their sporting fix using a BT Sport Monthly Pass – it’s … [Read more…]
B4RN will be holding its Annual General Meeting on 18th November 2019. Notice to the AGM and all relevant documents have been sent out to shareholders. If you have not received these, please contact the office on 01524 555 887 or by email on AGM@b4rn.org.uk We hope you will be able to join us as … [Read more…]
Dozens of B4RN champions were at our HQ in Melling for our 2nd Volunteer Coordinator’s Day on Friday (9 Aug). The event – for new and existing groups – aims to give volunteers a better understanding of how to plan, install and run fibre broadband networks. Champions shared best practice and … [Read more…]
July 8th 2019 We would like to congratulate Martyn and Arthur on their British Empire Medal awards, announced today in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in the London Gazette. Martyn and Arthur are part of a team also known as ‘Dad’s Army’ or B4SW. Their work over the last few years has enabled hundreds of … [Read more…]
HMRC have, finally, come to a decision on our EIS eligibility. Regrettably, they have decided that EIS no longer applies to Community Benefit Societies like B4RN and therefore are withdrawing our eligibility for that tax relief. That means that all shares that have been waiting on EIS certificates will not receive them and the 30% … [Read more…]
Further to HMRC’s most recent communication regarding the Enterprise investment Scheme, we hope to have a definitive answer by the end of this month. While we wait for their decision, we confirm that all investments made from the end of March 2018 will attract 5% interest from day 1 or they will get the EIS … [Read more…]
Following our earlier posts about the Enterprise Investment Scheme, please find below HMRC’s response dated the 11th of January 2019. Dear Sir I apologise for the delay in replying which has been caused by Ms xxx being away from the office and indeed she is not expected back until next month. I have been asked … [Read more…]
Following our earlier post on the 16th of November about the Enterprise Investment Scheme, please find below HMRC’s response – essentially we are no further forward. Our local MP has now intervened on our behalf. Dear Sir I refer to the below email sent to my colleague. Unfortunately she is currently off sick and likely … [Read more…]