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28/10/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱? 🎓

From independent school fees to university tuition and living expenses, supporting a child's education can represent a significant financial commitment.

And for many families, it's not just about covering the costs today. It's about making sure those commitments don't compromise their own long-term financial security.

That's why starting early can make such a difference.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀:

📚 Planning for school fees, university tuition and living costs
💷 Saving and investing for future education expenses
🏦 Making use of tax-efficient options, including ISAs and Junior ISAs
👨‍👩‍👧 How parents and grandparents can contribute towards education
📈 Balancing education funding with retirement and wider financial goals

Whether you're planning for a young child or preparing to support someone heading to university, our guide can help you understand the options available.

👉 Download the free guide:https://dartingtonwealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/university_singles.pdf

21/10/2026

𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼.

More time with family. Travelling to places you've always wanted to visit. Pursuing hobbies. Or simply enjoying life at your own pace.

But turning those ambitions into reality takes more than building a pension pot.

It means understanding whether your savings can support the lifestyle you want, where your income will come from and how your finances might cope if circumstances change.

So, how confident are you in your retirement plans?

Our latest article explores five important questions worth asking before retirement, helping you identify potential gaps and make more informed decisions about your future.

We also explore the choices involved in turning pension savings into a sustainable retirement income.

👉 Read the full article: https://dartingtonwealth.co.uk/five-questions-to-ask-before-retirement/
📖 Explore our Guide to Planning Your Retirement Income with Confidence:https://dartingtonwealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/retirementincome26_singles.pdf

14/10/2026

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱?

Building a pension is one thing. Turning those savings into a sustainable income that lasts throughout retirement is another.

Our latest 2026/27 Guide to Planning Your Retirement Income with Confidence explores:

• Pension drawdown and annuities
• Tax-efficient pension withdrawals
• Balancing flexibility with financial security
• Managing inflation and investment risk
• Making your retirement savings last

Whether retirement is approaching or you are already enjoying life after work, understanding your options can help you make more informed financial decisions.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲:
https://dartingtonwealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/retirementincome26_singles.pdf

07/10/2026

Protecting your financial future is about more than growing wealth. It is also about protecting the people and plans that matter most.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟮𝟳 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆, 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀:
• Critical illness cover
• Income protection
• Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Inheritance Tax and gifting
• Supporting children and grandchildren

A useful guide if you are reviewing your protection, estate planning or wider financial plans.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲:
https://dartingtonwealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/protectingyourfamily26_singles.pdf

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵:
https://dartingtonwealth.co.uk/contact/

23/09/2026

Take greater control of your financial future with the latest magazine from Dartington Wealth, bringing together timely insights to help you plan, protect and make informed decisions about your wealth.

Read the latest here:https://dartingtonwealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/esm130_singles.pdf

Our latest publication explores some of the key financial considerations facing individuals and families, from preparing for retirement and making the most of your pensions to protecting the wealth you have worked hard to build. With financial priorities and tax rules continuing to evolve, the issue highlights why regularly reviewing your plans can help ensure they remain aligned with your goals and changing circumstances.

Inside, you'll discover five important questions to consider before retirement, alongside guidance on creating a purposeful and financially sustainable later life. The publication also examines Inheritance Tax and gifting, including a valuable exemption for regular gifts made from surplus income, as well as the importance of having an up-to-date Will. Elsewhere, you'll find insights into pension scams and how to recognise the warning signs, investment diversification during periods of uncertainty, pension drawdown and securing a sustainable retirement income.

Read the latest here:https://dartingtonwealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/esm130_singles.pdf

Stay informed and plan for the future with greater confidence - read the
latest magazine from Dartington Wealth and speak to a Dartington Wealth adviser about how the topics covered could relate to your own financial plans and long-term objectives.

08/09/2026

Can your investments reflect what matters to you without losing sight of your financial goals?

Responsible investing is about looking beyond financial performance alone and considering the environmental, social and governance practices behind your investments.

But with terms such as ESG, ethical, sustainable and impact investing often used interchangeably, understanding the differences isn't always straightforward.

Our **Guide to Responsible Investing: Building a portfolio with purpose** explores:

🌱 The different approaches to responsible investing
🔎 How to look beyond fund labels and marketing claims
📊 The relationship between responsible investing, risk and returns
🌍 How investments can reflect your personal priorities
🧭 How responsible investing can fit within your wider financial plan

If you're considering how your money is invested and want to understand the options available, our guide is a useful place to start.

👉 Download the Guide to Responsible Investing: [Insert link]
https://dartingtonwealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/responsible_investing_singles.pdf

19/08/2026

Passing wealth from one generation to the next is about far more than deciding who receives what. It is an opportunity to think carefully about the future you want to help create for your family and to put plans in place that can protect both your wealth and the people who matter most to you.

Without a clear succession strategy, even well-intentioned plans can lead to unnecessary tax, difficult decisions or uncertainty for future generations. Taking a considered approach can help you retain control over your finances, provide support to loved ones at the right time, and ensure your wealth is ultimately passed on in a way that reflects your priorities.

The guide considers a range of areas that can form part of an effective succession plan, from making lifetime gifts and using trusts to planning for Inheritance Tax and ensuring your wider estate arrangements remain aligned with your wishes. It also explores why succession planning should not be viewed in isolation, but as part of a broader financial plan that takes account of your income, investments, retirement, and future needs.

Professional financial planning can help you explore these considerations. By looking at your circumstances as a whole and modelling how different decisions could affect your finances over time, an adviser can help you explore your options and build a strategy designed around both your needs and those of the generations that follow.

The earlier these conversations begin, the more options you may have available.

Start thinking about your family's financial future today. Read the full A Guide to Family Succession Planning here: https://dartingtonwealth.co.uk/a-guide-to-family-succession-planning/

And speak to a Dartington Wealth adviser about creating a succession strategy that works for you and the generations that follow.

04/08/2026

Take a fresh look at what retirement could mean for you with our Guide to Making Your Retirement Vision a Reality:https://dartingtonwealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/retirementvision_singles.pdf

This practical publication from Dartington Wealth explores the key decisions that shape a successful retirement, from understanding your pension options and creating a sustainable income to making the most of tax-efficient planning. Whether retirement is just around the corner or still a few years away, the guide helps you prepare with greater clarity and confidence.

Inside, you'll find guidance on turning your retirement savings into an income that supports the lifestyle you want, while navigating topics such as pension drawdown, tax considerations, investment strategies, and long-term financial security. It also highlights the value of reviewing your plans regularly, ensuring your retirement remains aligned with your changing goals and circumstances.

Start planning for the retirement you deserve. Read the full Guide to Making Your Retirement Vision a Reality and speak to a Dartington Wealth adviser about creating a retirement plan tailored to your ambitions

20/07/2026

Life changes, and your financial plans should evolve with it.

In the latest issue of the Dartington Wealth magazine, we explore:

• The potential benefits and important considerations of consolidating pensions
• When life events should prompt a financial review
• How income protection could support you if you cannot work
• Why planning important family conversations can provide clarity for the future

Explore the latest insights and discover how thoughtful planning can help you prepare for every stage of life.

Read the latest issue:https://dartingtonwealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/esm129_singles.pdf

14/07/2026

Grantchester 3k & 10k Charity Fun Runs!

Once again, we are delighted to be sponsoring this year’s Grantchester Fun Runs, organised by Grantchester Cricket Club. Following the success of last year’s event, we are proud to continue our support for what is widely regarded as one of the most scenic running events in and around Cambridge, helping worthwhile local charities.

Our colleagues, professional connections and clients who wish to take part can register here: https://grantchester-charity-runs.eventrac.co.uk/e/grantchester-charity-runs-12180

Register before 21st July to qualify for an “early bird” rate!

If you would like your own Dartington branded running shirt or running vest, we will be happy to provide you with one free – so there’s no need to buy one when you register.

Just contact us directly via: [email protected] and let us know whether you want a ladies' or gents' shirt or vest, and what size, i.e. small, medium or large, by the end of July.

The event will raise funds for Addenbrookes Charitable Trust (ACT) and Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and is supported by the Cambridge Independent newspaper. All runners will receive a finisher's medal, and there will be post-run refreshments. There is nearby parking available too.

Go for it – it will be a great challenge and a lot of fun!

The 2026 Grantchester Charity 10k & 3k sponsored by Dartington Wealth Management Sunday, September 27th 2026 The volunteer-run 2026 Grantchester Charity Runs will be supporting Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and ACT, the Addenbrooke’s Charitable...