Navigate private school VAT implications with smart, hygienic upgrades!
With the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget bringing a 20% VAT on private school fees starting January 2025, it’s time to get strategic about cost-saving solutions. The silver lining? VAT-registered schools can reclaim VAT on eligible expenses, including capital improvements. That means your school can tackle much-needed upgrades while also softening the impact of the new VAT costs. Ready to boost both safety and savings? Let’s dive in!
Think smart, think hygienic!
Perhaps the sports block showers need a refresh, or the canteen could use a hygienic overhaul. From wall cladding to slip-resistant flooring, there’s a world of solutions that blend functionality, style, and savings.
Hygienic wall cladding: Say goodbye to tiles with low-maintenance cladding options that add a clean, modern touch and reduce upkeep costs.
Slip-resistant flooring: Great for sports areas and kitchens, slip-resistant flooring minimises falls and maintenance hassle, all while keeping spaces safe.
Keep costs down and safety up
- Reclaim VAT on core facility upgrades: Investing in VAT-eligible improvements, such as upgrading the kitchen, or giving the bathrooms a face lift, not only keeps VAT bills down, but also keeps the quality of facilities on the up.
- Boost health and safety standards: Hygienic solutions don’t just cut cleaning costs – they make spaces safer. Products like Altro Stronghold 30 flooring are perfect for kitchens and cold rooms, offering top-notch slip resistance. and reducing staff fatigue. It’s a small change that makes a big difference in comfort, safety, and savings on potential accident liabilities.
Enjoy long-term savings
Durable cladding and flooring last for decades, saving on frequent repairs and replacements. Altro’s Whiterock wall cladding, for example, offers a 25-year lifespan, meaning lower lifetime maintenance costs. Plus, it comes in various ranges and differing colour palettes, giving you the option to transform spaces without compromising hygiene standards. Take the new refreshed Altro Whiterock Satins range which offers more choice of colour – an opportunity to inject warmth and variety into your spaces whilst maintaining all the necessary hygienic requirements. It’s a new way of creating spaces to cater for the needs of those who are using them. You can find out more about designing with colour here
Showcase sustainability
Now more than ever, parents will be watching where their tuition money goes, so let them see it in action! Hygienic cladding reduces moisture buildup, and Altro's flooring uses recycled products - just two ways which contribute to creating a healthier environment that supports your school’s commitment to safety, quality, and responsible investment.
Hycom: Ready to help, with up to 30% off!
With almost 20 years’ experience in educational settings, Hycom offers hygienic, aesthetically pleasing solutions that are crafted to meet your school’s specific needs. From seamless installation to reliable maintenance, we’re here to help make impactful, durable upgrades. As the UK’s leading Altro e-commerce provider, we’re thrilled to offer up to 30% off Altro products in our online store. Discover a range of top-quality wall cladding, adhesives, tools, and more at unbeatable prices. Explore our Altro selection here and take advantage of this limited-time offer!
Reach out today to explore how we can support your school’s next steps in both style and fiscal strategy!
