Effective: 3 September 2025 • Version: v2
Thames Williams Limited ("we", "us", "our", or "Thames Williams") understands that the content we publish on our website plays a crucial role in serving our clients and the broader business community. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, professionalism, and integrity in all content we create and publish.
This Content Policy governs all content published on our website, including articles, blog posts, resources, guides, newsletters, and any other written or visual materials. This policy ensures that our content maintains professional standards, provides accurate and valuable information, and reflects our expertise in accounting, taxation, and business advisory services.
Please read this Content Policy carefully to understand our standards and approach to content creation and publication.
Thames Williams Limited
Company Number: 09716945
Registered Office Address: UNIT 21A, 57 Frederick Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, B1 3HS
We are a professional accounting firm providing comprehensive accounting, tax, and business advisory services to individuals and businesses across the UK. Our content reflects our professional expertise and commitment to helping our clients and the business community succeed.
All content published on our website must meet the highest standards of professional excellence, reflecting our expertise and reputation as trusted business advisors. Our content standards include:
Accuracy and Reliability: All information must be factually correct, current, and verified through reliable sources including official government publications, professional body guidance, and relevant legislation.
Professional Authority: Content must demonstrate our expertise in accounting, taxation, and business advisory services, drawing on current professional standards and best practices.
Clarity and Accessibility: Information must be presented in clear, understandable language that serves both professional and non-professional audiences appropriately.
Timeliness: Content must be current and relevant, with regular reviews to ensure ongoing accuracy as laws, regulations, and standards change.
Our editorial process ensures consistency and quality across all content:
Research and Verification: All content undergoes thorough research using authoritative sources, with information cross-referenced against official publications and professional standards.
Expert Review: Content is reviewed by qualified accounting professionals before publication to ensure technical accuracy and professional compliance.
Compliance Checking: All content is verified for compliance with relevant professional standards, legal requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Quality Assurance: Final editorial review ensures clarity, consistency, and alignment with our professional values and brand standards.
We publish a wide range of educational content designed to help our clients and the broader business community:
Tax Guidance and Updates: Comprehensive information about UK taxation including personal tax, corporate tax, VAT, and other relevant tax matters, always clearly dated and sourced from official HMRC publications and legislation.
Accounting Standards and Practices: Information about UK accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and best practices for businesses of all sizes.
Regulatory Compliance: Guidance on compliance requirements for businesses, including Companies House filings, statutory obligations, and regulatory changes affecting our clients.
Business Advisory Content: Practical advice on business planning, financial management, growth strategies, and other areas where we provide professional services.
Industry Insights: Analysis of trends, changes, and developments relevant to businesses in various sectors, drawing on our professional experience and expertise.
We provide practical resources to support our clients and website visitors:
Templates and Checklists: Professionally developed tools to help with common business and compliance tasks, always including appropriate disclaimers about their general nature.
Calculators and Interactive Tools: Web-based tools for common calculations, properly tested and maintained with clear limitations and disclaimers.
Guides and How-To Content: Step-by-step guidance on various business processes, always emphasising when professional advice should be sought.
Downloadable Resources: PDF guides, checklists, and reference materials that provide lasting value to our audience.
Our content creation process begins with thorough research and planning:
Source Verification: We use only authoritative sources including government publications, professional body guidance, official legislation, and peer-reviewed research.
Currency Checking: All information is verified for current accuracy, with particular attention to tax rates, deadlines, and regulatory requirements that change frequently.
Professional Input: Subject matter experts within our firm contribute their knowledge and experience to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
Documentation: All sources and references are documented for internal review and potential citation.
Every piece of content undergoes a comprehensive review process:
Technical Review: Qualified accounting professionals review all content for technical accuracy, completeness, and professional compliance.
Legal and Regulatory Review: Content is checked for compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards.
Editorial Review: Content is reviewed for clarity, consistency, grammar, and alignment with our editorial standards.
Final Approval: Senior professionals provide final approval before any content is published.
We maintain the accuracy and relevance of our content through:
Regular Review Schedule: All content is systematically reviewed at appropriate intervals based on the likelihood of changes affecting the information.
Change Monitoring: We actively monitor for changes in legislation, regulations, and professional standards that affect our published content.
Prompt Updates: When changes occur, affected content is updated promptly, with change notifications where appropriate.
Archive Management: Outdated content is properly archived or removed to prevent confusion or reliance on obsolete information.
All original content created by Thames Williams Limited is protected by intellectual property rights:
Copyright Ownership: We own the copyright in all original content we create and publish on our website.
Protection Measures: Our content is protected under UK copyright law and international copyright conventions.
Permitted Use: Limited personal, non-commercial use is permitted with proper attribution, but commercial use requires express written permission.
Enforcement: We actively protect our intellectual property rights and will take appropriate action against unauthorised use.
When we reference or use third-party content:
Proper Attribution: All third-party sources are properly credited and attributed according to their requirements and professional standards.
Permission and Licensing: We obtain necessary permissions for substantial use of third-party materials and comply with all licensing requirements.
Fair Use Compliance: Our use of third-party content complies with fair dealing provisions under UK copyright law.
Source Documentation: All sources are properly documented for transparency and verification purposes.
We strictly protect client confidentiality in all our content:
No Confidential Information: Client-specific information is never published without explicit written consent.
Anonymisation: Case studies and examples are properly anonymised to protect client privacy and confidentiality.
Professional Privilege: We respect and maintain professional privilege and confidentiality obligations at all times.
Data Protection Compliance: All content creation and publication practices comply with UK data protection law and our Privacy Policy.
All content complies with relevant professional standards and ethical requirements:
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW): Our content adheres to ICAEW professional standards and ethical requirements.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA): Where applicable, content complies with ACCA professional standards and guidance.
Other Professional Bodies: We comply with standards from other relevant professional organisations as applicable.
Continuing Professional Development: Our content creation contributes to and reflects our ongoing professional development and expertise maintenance.
Our content complies with all applicable regulatory requirements:
Advertising and Marketing Regulations: All content complies with UK advertising standards and financial services marketing regulations where applicable.
Consumer Protection: Content meets consumer protection requirements, including clear disclaimers and fair representation of services.
Data Protection: Content creation and publication processes comply with UK GDPR and data protection legislation.
Professional Services Regulations: Content complies with regulations governing the provision of professional accounting and advisory services.
All content published on our website includes appropriate disclaimers:
Educational Purpose: Content is published for general educational and informational purposes and does not constitute professional advice tailored to specific circumstances.
Professional Advice Requirement: Readers are advised to seek specific professional advice for their individual circumstances, as general information cannot address all possible situations.
Currency and Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, laws and regulations change frequently, and readers should verify current requirements with appropriate authorities.
No Professional Relationship: Publication of content does not create a professional services relationship or establish any obligations on our part to individual readers.
Different types of content include specific disclaimers as appropriate:
Tax Information: Tax content includes disclaimers about the complexity of tax law, the need for individual advice, and the importance of seeking professional guidance.
Regulatory Guidance: Compliance information includes disclaimers about the general nature of the guidance and the need for specific advice based on individual circumstances.
Tools and Calculators: Interactive tools include disclaimers about their limitations, assumptions, and the need for professional verification of results.
Templates and Resources: Downloadable resources include disclaimers about their general nature and the need for customisation based on specific requirements.
We welcome constructive engagement with our content while maintaining professional standards:
Moderation Standards: All comments and user submissions are moderated to ensure they meet our standards for professionalism, relevance, and constructiveness.
Acceptable Content: Comments must be relevant to the content, respectful in tone, and contribute constructively to the discussion.
Prohibited Content: We do not permit spam, commercial promotion, offensive language, personal attacks, or content that violates any laws or third-party rights.
Response Policy: We aim to respond to legitimate questions and feedback, though responses do not constitute professional advice.
If users submit content for consideration:
Ownership and Rights: Submitters must own or have permission to submit any content they provide to us.
Accuracy and Responsibility: Submitters are responsible for the accuracy of their submissions and must not include confidential or proprietary information.
Editorial Discretion: We reserve the right to edit, reject, or modify submitted content to meet our standards and requirements.
Publication Decision: We have sole discretion over whether to publish any submitted content.
We maintain appropriate security measures to protect our content and systems:
Access Controls: Content management systems include appropriate access controls to prevent unauthorised changes or publication.
Version Control: We maintain proper version control for all content to track changes and maintain content integrity.
Backup Systems: Regular backups ensure content preservation and recovery capabilities.
Security Monitoring: Our systems are monitored for security threats that could compromise content integrity or availability.
Our content quality management includes:
Editorial Workflow: Structured workflows ensure consistent quality and appropriate review processes.
Performance Monitoring: We monitor content performance and user engagement to identify areas for improvement.
Feedback Integration: User feedback is systematically reviewed and incorporated into content improvements where appropriate.
Continuous Improvement: Our content processes are regularly reviewed and improved based on experience and best practices.
Our content may be distributed through various channels:
Website Publication: Primary publication occurs on our main website with appropriate categorization and navigation.
Newsletter Distribution: Selected content may be distributed through our email newsletters to subscribers who have consented to receive our communications.
Social Media Sharing: Content may be shared on our professional social media channels with appropriate attribution and links.
Professional Networks: We may share content through professional networks and industry publications where appropriate.
When our content is republished elsewhere:
Permission Requirements: Third parties must obtain permission before republishing substantial portions of our content.
Attribution Standards: All republications must include proper attribution to Thames Williams Limited and link back to the original source.
Quality Control: We monitor republication to ensure content is presented accurately and in appropriate contexts.
Rights Protection: We protect our rights and take appropriate action against unauthorised use or misrepresentation of our content.
We maintain a systematic approach to content review and updates:
Regular Review Cycles: Content is reviewed on schedules appropriate to its subject matter, with tax and regulatory content reviewed more frequently than general business guidance.
Event-Triggered Updates: Major changes in law, regulation, or professional standards trigger immediate review and updating of affected content.
Performance-Based Review: Content that receives high traffic or generates frequent questions receives additional review attention.
Annual Comprehensive Review: All content receives at least an annual review to ensure continued accuracy and relevance.
When significant content updates are made:
Change Documentation: We document significant changes for internal tracking and quality management purposes.
User Notification: Where appropriate, we notify regular users about important updates through our newsletters or website announcements.
Version Information: Updated content includes appropriate dating and version information to help users understand currency.
Historical Preservation: Important historical versions may be preserved for reference purposes while ensuring users have access to current information.
We welcome feedback, questions, and suggestions regarding our content:
Thames Williams Limited
UNIT 21A, 57 Frederick Street
Birmingham, West Midlands
England, B1 3HS
Email: enquiries@thameswilliams.com
Phone: +44 121 798 9805
For content-specific questions or feedback:
Remember that content inquiries do not create a professional services relationship. For specific advice about your circumstances, please contact us through our main enquiry channels to discuss engaging our professional services.
This Content Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, professional standards, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes:
Notification Process: Significant changes will be announced on our website and may be communicated through our newsletters.
Effective Date: Changes become effective on the date specified in the updated policy.
Historical Versions: Previous versions of this policy may be available upon request for reference purposes.
Regular Review: This policy itself is subject to regular review to ensure it continues to serve our content quality objectives effectively.
Last Updated: 03 September 2025
This Content Policy reflects our commitment to providing valuable, accurate, and professional content that serves our clients and the broader business community while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity and legal compliance.