Historic North Yorkshire advisers join Xeinadin to support next generation of SMEs
Xeinadin, a leading provider of accountancy services and business advice for small and medium-sized enterprises and individuals across the UK and Ireland, has strengthened its presence across the North East of England and North Yorkshire with the acquisition of Wasley Chapman.
Established in 1918, Wasley Chapman has supported generations of owner-managed businesses, agricultural enterprises and local employers across its three offices in Whitby, Stokesley, Saltburn, Middlesbrough and Scarborough.
Wasley Chapman has built long-standing relationships with families and businesses passed down through generations, particularly across North Yorkshire’s agricultural and coastal economy. Its client base reflects the region itself with farming enterprises, seaside hospitality operators, local manufacturers, and independent trades.
Derry Crowley, chief executive officer at Xeinadin, says, “Wasley Chapman has been advising Yorkshire businesses for over 100 years and by joining Xeinadin, it strengthens our presence along the North Yorkshire coast and reinforces our commitment to supporting owner-managed businesses in the region. We operate as a fully integrated accountancy and advisory practice. That means shared systems, shared expertise, and consistent standards. With Wasley Chapman joining the practice, we give local businesses access to broader technical depth while preserving the relationships they rely on.”
The acquisition brings Wasley Chapman fully into Xeinadin’s shared operating model, aligning systems, governance, and technical expertise. The team continues to serve clients from its existing offices, now supported by centralised infrastructure and coordinated specialist capability across tax, audit and advisory.
Phil Cuthbert, partner at Wasley Chapman, added, “Our practice began in Whitby in 1918, when the original partner travelled from London and set up an office next to the train station. Since then, we’ve looked after families and businesses across the region, often acting for three or four generations.
This move is about making sure we can keep doing that for the next generation. By joining Xeinadin, we gain access to additional tax specialists and technical expertise. We stay local, but we’re stronger and better equipped to support them long term.”
This move strengthens the local advice available to businesses in North Yorkshire. As agricultural businesses navigate inheritance tax reform, family-owned companies consider succession, and hospitality operators manage tighter margins and regulatory change, the ability to access specialist tax planning and technical support without leaving the county is increasingly imperative.