I am delighted to announce that I am now officially an Alumni of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme UK delivered by Saïd Business School at Oxford University. This prestigious programme has been an incredible journey, equipping me with new insights, strategies, and tools to drive Larkstoke Advisors forward.

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme is renowned for its rigorous curriculum and emphasis on fostering growth and innovation among business leaders. Participation in this programme has been transformative, enabling me to refine our vision, enhance our service offerings, and solidify our commitment to excellence.

Our ultimate goal has always been to put clients in control of their future by providing exceptional service levels that allow them to focus on their core business of asset management. Operating in high-pressure time-critical environments is the norm for asset managers and we understand the challenges they face. However, it is critical that they stay on top of financial, regulatory and tax processes, so our objective is to ensure compliance without unnecessary distraction, meaning more of the business is focused on generating performance for investors.

Our aim is to become the premier full-service provider to the alternative asset management industry—the ‘one-stop-shop’ of choice. We strive to provide a comprehensive range of services that asset managers need, acting as the single point of contact to ensure consistency in service delivery and quality.

As specialists, we are perfectly positioned to both advise on and implement solutions to issues as they arise for asset managers. The knowledge and networks gained from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme have significantly strengthened our capabilities, bringing us closer to realising this vision. We are committed to continuously improving and expanding our services to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Our five core values are central to everything we do and act as the foundations upon which our firm has been built. They align seamlessly with the standards you would expect from Chartered Accountants:

  • Technical Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in everything we do, ensuring that our services are not only effective but also cutting-edge.
  • Ethical: Integrity is at the heart of our business. We conduct ourselves with the utmost honesty and transparency, earning the trust of our clients.
  • Pragmatic: We offer practical solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients, ensuring that our advice is not only sound but also actionable.
  • Trust: Building and maintaining trust with our clients is paramount. We work tirelessly to earn and sustain their confidence in our services.
  • Professional: Professionalism is the cornerstone of our business. We uphold the highest standards of conduct in all our interactions.

This milestone marks a significant step forward in our journey. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such a prestigious programme and look forward to applying the invaluable lessons learned to better serve our clients.

Together, we are poised to achieve greater heights, driving success and delivering exceptional value to our clients. Thank you for your continued trust and support.