Based in the market town of Ulverston and serving the towns and rural communities of Cumbria and beyond, we’re a business with passion, drive and innovation at the heart of everything we do.
Our mission is simple; to provide the highest levels of quality accountancy and related services in an honest, accessible and affordable way – the JF Hornby way.
Our Story
From humble beginnings, JF Hornby & Co has grown into one of Cumbria’s leading independent accountancy firms.
We’re doers, award winners and relentless in our pursuit of excellence. We do the heavy lifting when it comes to the numbers – so you can focus on your business.
Our Services
Associate Businesses
Hornby Commercial
Business Finance Made Easy
Our friendly and professional commercial finance specialists have been arranging finance for established UK businesses for more than 20 years.
Harwood Financial Planning
Independent Financial Advice
The business was launched to help individuals and businesses to achieve their financial goals. Our approach is straightforward. You tell us about your current situation, about your financial objectives and when you want to achieve them.
Decentralised Capital Private Equity Funding
Decentralised Capital is a private equity-funded lending platform that provides flexible finance solutions to SME’s for growth or cash flow requirements.
Latest News
26 August 2026
Beware of strangers bearing gifts, warns leading accountant
BUSINESS owners are being urged to look beyond flashy social media adverts and bold promises of tax savings before deciding who to trust with their financial affairs. Paul Hornby, managing…
