Team - Peter Foley

Peter Foley

Peter Foley

Director, Audit

Peter is a Director in the Audit team, with extensive experience leading audits across a range of sectors, including manufacturing, not-for-profit organisations, and higher education. He has particular expertise in grant audits and regularly supports clients with compliance and reporting requirements for funders such as Innovate UK.

Peter works closely with businesses in the manufacturing sector, where grant funding plays a key role in supporting innovation and capital investment. He provides practical guidance throughout the audit process – from understanding eligibility and documentation requirements to completing the audit with minimal disruption to operational teams.

Peter is a Chartered Accountant and has over 9 years’ experience in assurance and compliance engagements.

Services

Sectors

Education Industrial and Manufacturing Charity

Locations

Could HMRC read your ChatGPT conversations? And would you really want them to?

13th November 2026
Written by: David Gage
The government’s Autumn Budget 2026 included proposals to modernise HMRC’s information-gathering powers, raising the possibility that conversations with AI platforms could be scrutinised during tax investigations. While this does not give HMRC unrestricted access to...
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Gravita and Santander UK present an analysis of the 2026 Autumn Budget and the economic outlook

11th November 2026
 
Our third consecutive event with Santander UK brought together Tax Partner, Thomas Adcock, Santander UK’s Chief Economist, Frances Haque and Head of Risk Solutions, Nathan Hutchings for an analysis of the 2026 Autumn Budget and...
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Could your charity be paying too much VAT or unknowingly creating a VAT liability?

10th November 2026
Written by: David Gage
A new fundraising initiative, a change in how services are delivered or a property transaction can have unexpected VAT consequences. For charities, even seemingly straightforward decisions can result in significant additional costs, missed reliefs or...
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Working in the UK for an overseas employer? Do you need a DPNI scheme?

6th November 2026
Written by: Rebecca Aimey
If you work in the UK but your employer is based overseas, you might be responsible for handling your own tax and National Insurance. This is where a Direct Payment National Insurance (DPNI) scheme comes...
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UK technology

The Budget has set the direction for UK tech, now delivery must follow

5th November 2026
Written by: Tanveer Mahtab-Ahmed
The Autumn Budget has sent a clear signal about the role technology is expected to play in the UK’s future growth. Artificial intelligence, cyber security, sovereign capability, data infrastructure and regional innovation all feature prominently,...
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Trade union reform Is your business ready
HR

Trade union reform: Is your business ready?

3rd November 2026
Written by: Kirsty Henderson
Never had to deal with a trade union before? That doesn’t mean your business won’t need to think about one now. With new trade union laws taking effect from 30th October 2026, employers have new...
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UK GAAP changes

UK GAAP changes: What your business needs to know

2nd November 2026
Written by: Jen Sewell
The revised UK GAAP requirements apply to accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. Here’s what businesses need to know and how to prepare. Changes to UK accounting standards are bringing aspects of...
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How R&D tax credits can unexpectedly bring businesses into QIPs

2nd November 2026
Written by: Clare Boden
For young businesses investing in research and development, R&D tax credits can provide valuable support for growth. What may come as a surprise is that the R&D expenditure credit can also trigger quarterly instalment payments...
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