--- title: R&D Tax Relief team celebrate promotion of Tom Whitworth description: Shorts announce the promotion of Tom Whitworth to Radius Director, recognising his contributions to the growth and development of the Radius service. image: https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/shorts-digital%20SDB%20Radius%20Xero-7166.jpg --- [![Shorts_logo_White](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/New%20Site%202018/Shorts_logo_White.svg "Shorts_logo_White")](https://www.shorts.uk.com/) [Blogs & News](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/) > [RADIUS - R&D Tax Relief & Patent Box](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/radius-rd-tax-relief-patent-box) # R&D Tax Relief team celebrate promotion of Tom Whitworth Scott Burkinshaw - 15 May 2019 ###### Select topic - Please Select - [ Audit ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/audit) [ Business Taxes ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/business-taxes) [ Radius – R&D Tax Relief & Patent Box ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/radius-rd-tax-relief-patent-box) [ Corporate Finance ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/corporate-finance) [ GENUS Management Accounts ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/genus-management-accounts) [ VAT ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/vat) [ Private Client ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/private-client) [ Payroll ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/payroll) [ EOT ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/eot) [ International Taxes ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/international-taxes) ![featured image](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/shorts-digital%20SDB%20Radius%20Xero-7166.jpg) Shorts are delighted to announce the promotion of Tom Whitworth to the position of Director in the Radius team.  Since joining in 2015 Shorts, Tom has proved himself to be a key member of the Radius team and his recent promotion recognises his continued contribution to the growth and development of the Radius service. Radius specialise in Research and Development (R&D) Tax Reliefs, Patent Box Relief and Innovation Grants, providing companies with the opportunity to claim generous tax savings for their innovative activities.  Since its creation, the Radius service has grown significantly and built a team with 50 years of combined experience and a 100% success rate on R&D tax relief claims.  Tom has been a fundamental part of the team’s vision; pursuing the goal to boost local prosperity and ensuring that companies claim their full entitlement to the generous tax reliefs available for innovation. Tom is an ACCA qualified accountant with a background in both practice and industry. Tom’s years of experience of working with innovative companies has helped shape one of the best specialist tax teams in the region. [Scott Burkinshaw](https://www.shorts.uk.com/partners/scott-burkinshaw/), Tax Partner and Head of Radius commented “We are delighted with Tom's promotion. His performance has been excellent since joining us, helping us to develop our Radius service.  We are fortunate that the Sheffield City Region is home to a rich blend of exciting and innovative businesses and Tom will play an important role in the ongoing development and growth of the department, working with companies within the region and beyond."Tom has played a fundamental role in establishing a commitment to working in partnership with local business organisations such as regional Chambers’ of Commerce.  Developing these close ties has been essential to the growth of the Radius team which is now an integral part of the region’s innovative ecosystem through the support it provides businesses. Anyone wishing to speak to Tom, or a member of the Radius team can call 0114 2671617 or complete the form below to arrange a free consultation. 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As a Chartered Tax Adviser with over a decade of experience at national and international firms, I work with businesses and their owners to provide strategic corporate and personal tax advice. My expertise includes R&D tax relief, business disposals and acquisitions, and long-term tax planning, helping clients achieve their goals in the most efficient way. [View my articles](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/author/scott-burkinshaw) Tags: [RADIUS - R&D Tax Relief & Patent Box](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/radius-rd-tax-relief-patent-box), [Team News](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/team-news), [Business Taxes](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/business-taxes) Share this on - - - [Questions? Get in touch with us](https://www.shorts.uk.com/contact/) ###### Tax Saving Guide 2026-27 Written especially for entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses, this guide is full of planning ideas and tax risks to avoid. 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