Laura Craddock BSc (Econ), FCCA
Laura Craddock is a Partner at Ashmole & Co and has extensive experience advising businesses, charities and individuals throughout west Wales. Raised in nearby Penygroes, Laura attended Tregib Comprehensive School in Llandeilo before graduating from Cardiff University in June 2000 with a degree in Accounting and Economics.
Following university, Laura commenced her accountancy training with a local firm, gaining valuable experience within its Audit and Corporate Department. She joined Ashmole & Co in 2002, qualified as a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in 2003, and became a Partner in 2016.
As a fluent Welsh speaker, Laura works closely with a broad range of clients, from larger companies and charities requiring audit, accounting, taxation and advisory services, to businesses and individuals navigating the evolving requirements of Making Tax Digital (MTD). She believes that regular communication between clients and the partners and staff at Ashmole & Co is fundamental to building strong, long-term professional relationships and delivering a personal, proactive service.
Outside of work, Laura lives in nearby Llandybie with her husband, Paul, and their two daughters. She enjoys travelling, spending time with family and friends, walking her dog and keeping active.
Laura is passionate about giving back to the local community and enjoys supporting a variety of charitable initiatives. Alongside her colleagues at Ashmole & Co, she has helped raise more than £60,000 for local and national charities through a wide range of fundraising activities and events. In 2021, Laura completed the London Marathon, raising more than £19,000 alongside her brother for the Teenage Cancer Trust, a cause that remains particularly close to her heart.
