Trust and tax

A cornerstone of your financial planning, we’ll work with you to arrive at a suitable strategy for yourself and future generations.

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How we can help

We’ve built our reputation in trust and tax around strong relationships. We act as corporate trustees* to many family trusts and charities, with support provided by a talented team of Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) — qualified practitioners, chartered accountants, chartered tax advisers and solicitors.

We’ll manage all of your trust and tax affairs under one roof, and we’ll liaise with advisers and specialists so you can focus on other things.

A selection of the services we offer are:  

  • Corporate trustee  
  • Corporate executorship
  • Trust advisory 
  • Inheritance tax and succession planning
  • Tax planning
  • Private philanthropy

*These services are not regulated by the FCA/PRA.

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Our services

Our trust and tax team

Rachel Lewis

Rachel Lewis

Tax manager

Tax manager

Liverpool

Rachel is a tax manager, joining Rathbones in 2005 after gaining five years invaluable experience with HMRC. Rachel has a sound, working knowledge which is important when liaising with HMRC on a frequent basis. She specialises mainly in personal taxation but is also involved in VAT compliance for non-resident entities.

Rachel prides herself on building strong, professional relationships with her portfolio of clients.

Rachel is a tax manager, joining Rathbones in 2005 after gaining five years invaluable experience with HMRC. Rachel has a sound, working knowledge which is important when liaising with HMRC on a frequent basis. She specialises mainly in personal taxation but is also involved in VAT compliance for non-resident entities. Rachel prides herself on building strong, professional relationships with her portfolio of clients.
Rachel Lewis
Richard Lancaster

Richard Lancaster

Trust Administrator

Trust Administrator

London

Richard began his career with Rathbones Trust Company in February 2023 as a Trust Administrator. He is a graduate of BA History from the University of Northampton, and has previous professional experience in the property industry.

Richard's role is to support the case managers within Rathbones Trust Company to ensure that our clients’ needs are met.

Richard began his career with Rathbones Trust Company in February 2023 as a Trust Administrator. He is a graduate of BA History from the University of Northampton, and has previous professional experience in the property industry.Richard's role is to support the case managers within Rathbones Trust Company to ensure that our clients’ needs are met.
Richard Lancaster
Sarah James

Sarah James

Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Liverpool

Sarah joined Rathbones Trust Company in 2011 after qualifying as a Chartered Tax Advisor. Sarah specialises in Personal Tax, advising on both compliance matters and tax planning. Sarah is a member of both the Chartered Institute of Taxation and the Association of Taxation Technicians. Sarah became a member of both organisations after completing her Bachelor Degree at Keele University in History and Sociology. 

After qualifying as a tax technician, Sarah predominantly gave advice to owner manager businesses and companies. However, since joining Rathbones she has specialised in Personal Taxation and Inheritance Tax. 

Sarah joined Rathbones Trust Company in 2011 after qualifying as a Chartered Tax Advisor. Sarah specialises in Personal Tax, advising on both compliance matters and tax planning. Sarah is a member of both the Chartered Institute of Taxation and the Association of Taxation Technicians. Sarah became a member of both organisations after completing her Bachelor Degree at Keele University in History and Sociology.  After qualifying as a tax technician, Sarah predominantly gave advice to owner manager businesses and companies. However, since joining Rathbones she has specialised in Personal Taxation and Inheritance Tax. 
Sarah James
Tracey Hazell

Tracey Hazell

Trust manager

Trust manager

London

Tracey is a trust manager, having joined Rathbones in 1997. She works in the London Trust department and has a wide range of knowledge from over 25 years’ experience in all areas of private, probate and charity trust work.

Tracey prides herself on building strong, professional relationships with her clients. She also specialises in charity structures and as a charity trustee herself understands the responsibilities and can assist trustees with their compliance with the Charity Commission.

Tracey is proud to also be a part of the Rathbones Gender Balance Network which is encouraging change within the industry.

Tracey is a trust manager, having joined Rathbones in 1997. She works in the London Trust department and has a wide range of knowledge from over 25 years’ experience in all areas of private, probate and charity trust work. Tracey prides herself on building strong, professional relationships with her clients. She also specialises in charity structures and as a charity trustee herself understands the responsibilities and can assist trustees with their compliance with the Charity Commission. Tracey is proud to also be a part of the Rathbones Gender Balance Network which is encouraging change within the industry.
Tracey Hazell
Trevor Harris

Trevor Harris

Managing Director

Managing Director

London

Trevor Harris is the Managing Director of Rathbones Trust Company and has over twenty years’ experience advising families and trustees.  

Trevor is a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, the Association of Taxation Technicians and has a degree in Accounting and Finance.  Trevor started his career as a Trust Junior with a top 20 Accountancy practice in London and joined Rathbones in 2006 as a Trust Accountant.  Trevor left Rathbones in 2017 to head up the Trust department at a firm of London Accountants where he was a Partner before re-joining Rathbones in 2022.

Trevor specialises in family office services for high net worth clients with a focus on landed estates.  Trevor’s extensive technical knowledge and experience enables him to provide practical solutions to clients in line with their objectives.  

Trevor Harris is the Managing Director of Rathbones Trust Company and has over twenty years’ experience advising families and trustees.   Trevor is a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, the Association of Taxation Technicians and has a degree in Accounting and Finance.  Trevor started his career as a Trust Junior with a top 20 Accountancy practice in London and joined Rathbones in 2006 as a Trust Accountant.  Trevor left Rathbones in 2017 to head up the Trust department at a firm of London Accountants where he was a Partner before re-joining Rathbones in 2022. Trevor specialises in family office services for high net worth clients with a focus on landed estates.  Trevor’s extensive technical knowledge and experience enables him to provide practical solutions to clients in line with their objectives.  
Trevor Harris
Vicky McKittrick

Vicky McKittrick

Trust Manager

Trust Manager

London

Vicky is a trust manager who joined Rathbones Trust Company in 1997. With over 26 years of experience in the Trust industry, Vicky is responsible for all aspects of trust administration, including trust taxation, inheritance tax compliance, accountancy and estate administration. She takes pride in providing her clients with an excellent service founded on strong working relationships and working closely with her clients and professional advisers to provide that high-quality service.

Throughout her career, Vicky has had the privilege of working with large family groups and their multiple generations. She understands the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing the Trusts. 

In addition to her work as Trust Manager, Vicky is also a trustee herself. Her experience in both roles has given her a unique perspective on understanding the needs of the trustees and beneficiaries alike.

Vicky is a trust manager who joined Rathbones Trust Company in 1997. With over 26 years of experience in the Trust industry, Vicky is responsible for all aspects of trust administration, including trust taxation, inheritance tax compliance, accountancy and estate administration. She takes pride in providing her clients with an excellent service founded on strong working relationships and working closely with her clients and professional advisers to provide that high-quality service. Throughout her career, Vicky has had the privilege of working with large family groups and their multiple generations. She understands the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing the Trusts.  In addition to her work as Trust Manager, Vicky is also a trustee herself. Her experience in both roles has given her a unique perspective on understanding the needs of the trustees and beneficiaries alike.
Vicky McKittrick

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