Maternity, paternity and new parents
We help expectant and new parents work out what they’re entitled to, claim it correctly and plan their finances for leave.
Who it’s for
- Employed mums
- Self-employed mums and company directors
- Partners and couples sharing leave
- Any family preparing for a new baby
How we help new parents
Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) check
We confirm you’re eligible, check your employer’s calculation and plan your income across your leave.
Employed mothers
Maternity Allowance claim
We check your eligibility and complete the MA1 claim, including for self-employed mothers.
Self-employed mothers and those who don’t qualify for SMP
Sure Start Maternity Grant
We check your eligibility and prepare the application for this one-off grant.
Parents on qualifying benefits expecting a first child or a multiple birth
Paternity and Shared Parental Pay
We explain the options, help both partners plan leave and make sure you claim the correct pay.
Partners and couples sharing leave
Maternity budget plan
A month-by-month household budget covering your leave, return to work and childcare costs.
Any family preparing for a new baby
Self-employed during maternity
We plan your Self Assessment, Making Tax Digital obligations and Keeping in Touch days while you’re on Maternity Allowance.
Self-employed and company director parents
New baby registration support
We help with your Child Benefit claim, protecting your National Insurance credits and setting up your childcare account.
All new parents
How to get started
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Email us, or call for a free 15-minute introductory chat.
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Get a fixed-fee quote and a written engagement letter.
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Complete our identity checks, as required by our anti-money laundering supervision.
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Send your documents securely, and we take it from there.
All work is quoted as a fixed fee in advance, so you know the cost before we begin. You also get a single point of contact throughout.
What to bring
- Photo ID and proof of address
- National Insurance number and UTR, if you have one
- P60, P45 or recent payslips
- Benefit award letters and Child Benefit reference, where relevant
- Bank statements and records of income and expenses, if you’re self-employed or a landlord
- Any letters from HMRC or the DWP
Other services for individuals and families
Let’s get your tax right
We work with employees, the self-employed, landlords, new parents and families across Surrey and London, in person or fully online.
This page is general guidance, not personal tax or benefits advice. Rules and thresholds can change, so talk to us about your situation.