Walmer Group

R&D tax relief and innovation funding

We prepare R&D tax relief claims, defend HMRC enquiries, and secure innovation grants for UK businesses. Senior-led, compliance-first, and built to withstand scrutiny.

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AMBL
Access
Blott
Countex
Klarify
Doc2
FounderCatalyst
H2O Turbines
Linear
LoanTube
Advanced Composites
Lovey
Futurespace
Collectively Better
AMBL
Access
Blott
Countex
Klarify
Doc2
FounderCatalyst
H2O Turbines
Linear
LoanTube
Advanced Composites
Lovey
Futurespace
Collectively Better
£25m+
Client savings
27
Enquiries defended
500+
Claims submitted
280+
Clients helped

Compliance-first funding services

Every engagement is senior-led. We build compliant foundations first, then use them to access further non-dilutive funding.

R&D Tax Relief Savings

Claiming R&D tax credits allows your business to recover a portion of the costs spent on innovation, providing valuable financial support for your research and development activities.

Immediate, non-dilutive capital. Establishes a compliant technical and financial baseline that everything else builds on.

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Innovation Grants

Non-dilutive grants from UK and international schemes, selected and written to meet funder criteria.

Innovation Loans

Introductions to specialist lenders, on a non-advisory basis. Fund growth without unnecessary dilution.

Investment Readiness

Strategic and financial preparation for future funding conversations: narrative, forecasts and scenarios.

Walmer Hub

A community, not a contact list

Meaningful connections, built through trust

The Walmer Hub brings together innovative businesses, advisers and partners through curated introductions and events. It is a relationship-led benefit for our clients and partners. No fees, no obligations, and every introduction made on a non-advisory basis.

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Referral Partners
Corporate
Venture Capital
Angel Investors
Professional Services
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Built on trust, judged by outcomes

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5 out of 5 stars
I cannot rate this company highly enough. From the very first call they continue to be efficient, knowledgeable, personable and all round brilliant to work with. We have now successfully gone through two R & D claims with them both being painless, quick and very beneficial.
Simon Geraghty
5 out of 5 stars
Extremely happy with the service. We were very grateful that all of the work was completed very promptly, to a high standard and with excellent communication throughout.
Geeta Chandra
5 out of 5 stars
Walmer explained everything in simple terms and then took responsibility for everything going forward. It's very complex if you try to do this yourself. If you are a technology company and are not taking advantage of this technology grant, then I would strongly recommend Walmer to guide you through this process.
Nick Gomersall
5 out of 5 stars
Our experience with Walmer Group has been great! … The due diligence they carry out gives me the assurance that the team knows what they are dealing with. Throughout the process, there were lots of team members involved, proactive updates, chasing HMRC, and instant responses.
Tiernan MinesHello Lamp Post
5 out of 5 stars
We were introduced to the Walmer team through a mutual client… Having overseen their thorough process, we were very impressed with the way they worked and interacted with both the client and with us as accountants. We love the smoothness of their work.
Simon and Michelle AllenAccess Accounts Services Ltd

Built on the belief that funding should be done properly

Walmer Group was founded on a simple belief: good ideas should not be held back by an unfair or difficult funding system.

We help UK innovators navigate the full funding pathway with clarity, rigour and senior-led support. Every engagement is handled by experienced people, with the evidence, judgement and technical understanding needed to stand up to scrutiny. This includes R&D tax relief, enquiry defence supported by an ex-HMRC inspector on our advisory board, grants, funding readiness and access to a wider network of opportunities.

Our aim is not simply to help businesses secure funding. It is to make the process more transparent, accessible and navigable for entrepreneurs, innovators and SMEs across every sector and stage of growth.

The team remains small and senior by design. The people below are the people who do the work.

Steve Jackson
Steve Jackson
Chairman
James Campbell
James Campbell
Co-Founder & Commercial Director
Hannad Hussein
Hannad Hussein
Co-Founder & Technical Director
Graham Steed
Graham Steed
Ex-HMRC Inspector & Non-Executive Director
Iain Rickerby
Iain Rickerby
Ex-HMRC Inspector & Advisory Board
Tad Marinic
Tad Marinic
Operations Director
Salma Jelloul
Salma Jelloul
Head of Consultancy
Chaimaa Labbar
Chaimaa Labbar
Lead Financial Consultant
Ana Rita Mota
Ana Rita Mota
Senior Account Manager
Cameron Rouse
Cameron Rouse
Senior Technical Consultant
More About Walmer Group

Senior advisers, start to finish

Walmer Group is a London-based innovation funding consultancy, founded in 2020 in response to an industry that had put transactions before compliance. Since then we have prepared more than 2,900 claims and returned £135m to UK innovators, with hundreds of clients coming back year after year.

Choose Walmer for how the work is done: every engagement is senior-led, every claim is built to withstand HMRC scrutiny, and the person who scopes your claim is the person who prepares and defends it. No junior hand-offs, no outsourcing.

Meet the team

Long-term partnerships with founders, CFOs, and operators. Many clients return year after year as they scale.

Every claim and review is handled by senior consultants with deep technical and legislative knowledge, including guidance from an ex-HMRC R&D inspector.

From R&D tax relief through to grants and growth strategy, designed end-to-end and delivered with precision.

A lean structure and streamlined processes that adapt as your priorities evolve. Less red tape, faster outcomes.

Expert insight on R&D tax, grants, and innovation funding

Stay informed on the latest developments in R&D tax relief, grant funding, and innovation policy.

ArticleR&D Tax

Why repeat claimants need to review historic claims

Most repeat claims carry legacy risk. A short guide to identifying it and de-risking future submissions.

ArticleGrants

Beating the assessment criteria on Innovate UK applications

A scoring-led breakdown of how funders evaluate proposals, and where most applications fall short.

ArticleHMRC Enquiries

What HMRC enquiries cost beyond the fee

Time, governance risk, repayments and reputation are the hidden costs of an enquiry. Here is how to mitigate them.

ArticleInvestment Readiness

Investor readiness for innovation-led businesses

Preparation vs. pitching, and what to do six months before any formal funding conversation.

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