Partners

Wilf Pridmore

Wilf is in charge of the Keswick office. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, he has over 30 years’ experience, qualifying with Ward and Pridmore in Keswick. Wilf has developed his general practice skills and gained a wide range of experience of both large and small businesses.

He is interested in helping businesses with their financial problems and is responsible for audit regulations and all our specialist audits. He was born in Keswick, he is married to Irene and was educated at Keswick School, making Wilf a real local man!

Managing Director Carlisle and Penrith

Managing Director Carlisle and Penrith

Chris Lamont

Chris is a Chartered Accountant and has recently returned to the family firm after working for a top 30 practice in London in order to provide long term continuity for Lamont Pridmore. Over the past 10 years Chris has had a wide range of experience in the profession having worked on sole trader and partnership accounts but specialised in small to medium sized companies.

Chris was born and raised in Cumbria, is married to Alison, who is a qualified Embryologist, and they have two sons and two daughters, Theo, Nathanial, Elizabeth and Katherine. In his spare time, Chris enjoys golf, cricket, DIY, cooking and entertaining friends.

Graham Lamont

Graham is a Chartered Accountant with a number of additional business-related qualifications. Over the past 25 years, he has developed Lamont Pridmore from small beginnings into an organisation nationally recognised for the quality and range of its services. He has been involved since the outset with the huge task of financing and building the very successful Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, remains the Joint Chair of the management committee and is a judge for both the British Accountancy Awards and Accountancy Excellence Awards.

Graham has also been the founding President of the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Employment and Skills Board, Regional Council Member of the Learning & Skills Council and a Judge for the National Business Awards.Born and raised in Cumbria, he is married to Maggie with one son Christopher. Graham’s hobbies include theatre, art, reading, jogging and golf.

Latest from our Blog

20 Mar
2025
Capital Gains Tax clampdown – What HMRC’s surge in investigations means for you

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has intensified its efforts to track down unpaid Capital Gains Tax (CGT), with recent figures …

Read more…

19 Mar
2025
What are the Inheritance Tax benefits of writing a life insurance policy in trust?

Inheritance Tax (IHT) remains a concern for many individuals seeking to preserve family wealth across generations.

18 Mar
2025
How neonatal care leave will affect your payroll and policies

From 6 April 2025, employers will need to accommodate a brand-new statutory entitlement: neonatal care leave and pay.

13 Mar
2025
Welcome news for thousands as Income Tax reporting threshold set to increase

In a move to simplify tax compliance and boost the economy, the Government has announced that the Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) …

Read more…

11 Mar
2025
Road tax changes for electric vehicles – How to secure an extra 12 months tax-free

If you own an electric or low-emission vehicle, you have likely enjoyed the benefit of paying zero road tax.

6 Mar
2025
Could a Family Investment Company help you manage tax and protect wealth?

For individuals and business owners looking to preserve wealth for future generations while maintaining control over their assets, …

Read more…

5 Mar
2025
Should you transfer investment property to a company? The tax benefits explained

If you own investment property, you may be wondering whether transferring it to a limited company is a smart financial move.

4 Mar
2025
HMRC sends letters as next phase of MTD edges closer

From April 2026, the way you report your income tax will change.

27 Feb
2025
The power of strategic planning and why your business needs a roadmap

It would seem fairly straightforward to point out that running a business without a plan is a bit like setting off on a road trip …

Read more…