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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Why use Kene & Partners We have used Kene & Partners for the last 3 years and it has proven to be a great choice. It has taken out all the stresses and strains out of the R&D claim. They have been al... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently worked with Kene on our R&D claim and found the whole process to be seamless. Gabi’s initial introductions gave us a clear understanding of the steps involved and the information required... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After reaching out to Kene Partners to review our suitability for an R&D Claim, we were guided through every step of the way of our original claim and then also throughout the review process with HMRC... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at Kene.Partners guided us through numerous years of submissions. Most importantly, when we were challenged as a business by HMRC, their integrity and professionalism as a business resulted i... See more

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Company details

  1. Tax Consultant
  2. Business to Business Service
  3. Financial Consultant
  4. Non-Bank Financial Service
  5. Tax Advisor
  6. Tax Preparation Service

About Kene

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We’re a passionate team of R&D funding specialists on a mission to help ambitious SMEs unlock opportunities and thrive.

From securing millions in government funding to empowering businesses to innovate and tackle big challenges, we’re here to fuel growth and make great ideas happen.

With technical expertise you can trust and a people-first approach, we turn complex funding into clear, tailored solutions. Think of us as your guide to navigating R&D incentives, helping you take your innovation further, faster—and with confidence.

Want to find out more? Visit Kene.Partners and book your free, no strings consultation.

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First time claiming? We’ll help uncover the projects that could qualify for R&D funding. Already claiming? Let’s run a health check to ensure you’re maximising every opportunity. Wherever you are on your journey, we’re here to help your business thrive—let’s get started!

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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

We have been using Kene Partners for many years now to submit our annual R&D claims. The process is always handled both efficiently and professionally and the refunds received as a result of the process make it very worth while.

October 14, 2024
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Reply from Kene

Thank you for your continued trust in us over the years! We’re delighted to hear that our efficient and professional approach has made the R&D claim process smooth and worthwhile for your business. Helping clients achieve meaningful results is what we strive for and your feedback means a lot to us.

We look forward to supporting you with your future claims! If there’s ever anything more we can do, don’t hesitate to let us know.

Best regards,
The Kene Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Does what it says on the tin ....

Does what it says on the tin ..... a very professional and efficient company who clearly know their stuff. Lu was knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with, and ultimately managed to get a very successful outcome for us. Thanks also to Doug and the rest of the team for liaising with HMRC to get things progressed when they became stalled

October 10, 2024
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Reply from Kene

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Lu, Doug and the rest of the team made the process smooth and delivered a successful outcome for you. We’ve shared your kind words with them—they’ll be delighted to know their hard work and expertise were appreciated.

It’s always rewarding to help our clients navigate challenges and achieve results. If there’s anything else we can assist with, we’d be happy to help.

Best regards,
The Kene Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

R&D Tax Claim

Kene Partners enabled our R&D Tax claim, friendly, efficient and professional service, we'll use them again.

June 26, 2024
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Reply from Kene

Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you found our service friendly, efficient, and professional. It’s fantastic to know we could support your R&D tax claim successfully and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

Best regards,
The Kene Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Genuine no brainer

Genuine no brainer. At first it seemed too good to be true but we spoke to Arwyn and Tom who managed the process seamlessly. It resulted in us getting a good chunk of cash back, which was hugely useful as we were at the start of our journey. Look forward to working with them again in the future.

September 26, 2023
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Reply from Kene

Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! It brought a big smile to our faces reading this. We’re thrilled to hear that Arwyn and Tom made the process seamless and helped you secure such a valuable outcome at the start of your journey. We’ve shared your kind words with them—they’ll be delighted to know their efforts made such a positive impact.

We’re excited to work with you again in the future. In the meantime, if there’s anything you need, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,
The Kene Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I met Tom at Kene Partners through the…

I met Tom at Kene Partners through the Tullio cycling community for business leaders. Whilst he was and is a pleasure to deal with, I know that he has already helped a number of people from the network with their R&D.

July 6, 2023
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Reply from Kene

Thank you for your kind words! It’s fantastic to hear that you connected with Tom through the Tullio cycling community—it’s always great when shared passions bring people together. We’re delighted to know he’s been able to support members of the network with their R&D, and we’re so glad you’ve enjoyed working with him.

If there’s ever anything we can do to help you or others in the community, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,
The Kene Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient and helpful

This company is great to work with. Extremely efficient and helpful. I would not hesitate to recommend their services.

April 16, 2024
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Reply from Kene

Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you found our services efficient and helpful. Your recommendation means the world to us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company to work with...........

We have worked with a previous R&D claim company but moved to Kene 2 years ago, and have found them to be very thorough and professional.
Gabrielle has been great to work with in both years, with Maike the first year and Jack the second year backing her up.
Would definately recommend them.

April 15, 2024
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Reply from Kene

Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Kene Partners! We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with Gabrielle, Maike, and Jack. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Its has been a revelation working with…

Its has been a revelation working with Kene Partners, their competency with R&D tax relief is impressive and frankly totally empowering. We are spending far more on innovation now as a result and those innovations are the products that will keep us growing long into the future.

April 1, 2024
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Reply from Kene

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that our work on R&D tax relief has been empowering for your innovation efforts. We look forward to continuing to support your growth and future projects!



Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing company with great staff



Amazing company with great staff; they made an enormous contribution while we were preparing technical reports before the submission. Our main contact, Tom, has built great communication between the teams, and our consultant, Katerina, has led us to prepare our reports in the most time-efficient way possible.

June 16, 2023
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Reply from Kene

Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that our team, led by Tom and Katerina, made such a positive impact on your project. Looking forward to future collaborations!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An absolutely fantastic company!

An absolutely fantastic company! I highly recommend Kene. Partners to anyone who is making an R&D claim. Our main point of contact was Ruari who was beyond helpful, friendly and supported us throughout the whole process. Joe spent a decent amount of time going through the products that we are developing and was genuinely interested in what we are doing. He was very knowledgeable, helpful and professional. All of the team members that we had the pleasure of dealing with were amazing all the way through what is a long and confusing process. They are always just a phone call away and ready to answer all questions; if they're not available immediately they don't take long to get back to you.

April 9, 2024
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Reply from Kene

Thank you for your excellent review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience. Both Ruari and Joe were delighted to assist you, and we greatly appreciate your kind words about their support and expertise. It was a pleasure working with you!

We look forward to assisting you with next year's claim and exploring more of your exciting projects.🚀

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