Claire Strachan is a PR consultant from Claire & Katy PR, who represent many companies in the area, and she also writes the ‘In the company of ‘ business page in the Harrogate Advertiser group. She ran the PR for the Harrogate Scrubbers who provided Harrogate Hospital with 3k scrubs in the pandemic and appeared on BBC Dragons’ Den representing a Ukrainian refugee last year. She lives in Wetherby with her two teenagers and dog Skye.
Hana Gwyn qualified as a solicitor in 2015 with an exceptional academic track record. This has helped her rise quickly as she now works as a partner at LCF Law, leading the private client team based in the firm's Harrogate office. She has a star-studded client base, advising high net worth individuals - including Premier League footballers and Olympic athletes - on complex estate, trust and tax planning matters. Hana has extensive experience establishing and administering trusts, whether for asset protection, vulnerable beneficiaries or care home fee planning. She also works closely with business owners to support their estate planning needs. Her positive and supportive nature has earned her a loyal client base in and around Harrogate. As a dedicated and highly-rated professional, she understands both family and business needs, ensuring long-term security for her clients.
Tara is responsible for the finances and marketing for Ake & Humphris, a local friendly independent wine, beer & spirit retailer. She helps to run the shops and arrange great wine and beer related events from small private parties to large fundraising events.
After working as an IT Manager for 20 years, Martin started his own business on New Year’s Day 2014 to bring his knowledge of large business technology to a broader client base within the Harrogate area. With a passion for helping people and a belief that technology should never hinder the user, he very quickly found a client base ranging from senior executives setting up on their own to well established Harrogate brands that were in need of his ‘geek-free’ advise. His friendly, supportive advice has earned him many loyal customers who have relied on his help for many years. Martin’s desire to help others in business is not limited to technology and his business, and he has been very active in helping others grow their business through networking. This led him to join the Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce as well as being very active until recently in Harrogate Social and Ingroup Networking, as well as being invited to become an ambassador for Henshaws.
Previously a tax consultant with KPMG before 20 years as CEO of St Pauls Barristers Chambers in Leeds. A Harrogate resident for 25 years, she has been involved with Oakdale Golf Club for the last 6 years, and has seen it grow its presence in the town through creativity, planning and excellent team building over that period.
