Indigo Consulting Group

What Indigo Consulting Group does

Indigo Consulting Group is a UK-based R&D tax credit and innovation funding consultancy that operates from Hereford with a small team of 1-10 employees. The firm is positioned to serve construction-sector clients and assists them with identifying, evidencing, and claiming R&D tax relief under HMRC schemes, alongside grant funding applications through Innovate UK and the European Innovation Council. The practice is tightly specialized: the data shows a sector focus on building and construction, with senior advisory capability anchored by Andrew McKeown, who holds IRCA certification and brings experience as an HMRC-approved regulator. The firmography ties Indigo to a parent-style alignment with Ryan, LLC's UK operations, suggesting that the broader service platform (referenced as Ryan Innovation Funding) operates roughly 100 construction clients across four UK offices in Altrincham, Exeter, Hatfield, and London, with £20M+ in aggregate client benefits delivered. A clear conflict exists between the small-headcount firmographics for Indigo Consulting Group and the substantially larger operational footprint described in the detailed data; this analysis treats the small-headcount description as primary for Indigo specifically and treats the larger figures as context for the broader platform.

The practice's core offering covers seven service lines spanning R&D tax credit claims, grant funding support, and related compliance advisory. Distribution is built around two parallel channels: direct engagement with construction-sector businesses, and a structured Partner Programme for Accountants that routes referrals through accounting practices. The marketing posture emphasizes regulatory credibility (IRCA certification, HMRC experience), ecosystem integrations (Innovate UK, EIC), and third-party reputation signals (Trustpilot). Underlying technology, if any, is not disclosed; the operating model is fundamentally a professional-services practice built on technical judgment and client evidence, not on a proprietary technology platform.

The business model rests on fee- or contingency-based compensation tied to R&D tax credit claims and grant funding work. Customer segments skew toward UK construction businesses ranging from SMB trade contractors to mid-market builders and specialist subcontractors. Geographic presence spans multiple UK regions, with indirect European reach via the European Innovation Council partnership. Revenue mechanics are not disclosed, and the most plausible reading is a small advisory practice whose fee book is materially smaller than the £20M+ client-benefit figure cited at the platform level.

Name

Indigo Consulting Group

Legal name

Research & Development Tax Solutions Limited

Website

https://indigocg.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Indigo Consulting Group is a Hereford-based UK R&D tax credit and innovation funding consultancy helping construction-sector clients secure HMRC R&D relief and Innovate UK and European Innovation Council grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

R&D Tax Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Innovation, Product & R&D Consulting (BPAHACAM)

Keywords

• R&D tax relief
• Grant funding advisory
• Construction tax credits
• Patent box advisory
• Innovation funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Hereford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. R&D Tax Relief Consulting Services: Professional consulting services helping construction businesses identify, prepare, and submit R&D tax credit claims to HMRC. Services include eligibility assessment, claim preparation, and submission support for businesses developing new systems, products, or processes that create scientific or technological advancements.
2. Grant Funding Advisory: Consulting services to help businesses access UK/EU grant funding from bodies such as Innovate UK and the European Innovation Council. Services include application support and funding competition navigation.
3. Patent Box Advisory: Tax relief advisory services for companies with patented inventions, enabling access to a lower effective corporation tax rate of 10% on relevant profits.
4. Capital Allowances and Energy Tax Relief: Additional tax relief services including capital allowances and energy tax relief advisory for construction businesses.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Indigo Consulting Group is the UK's premier R&D consultancy for the building industry, providing specialized professional services to construction firms seeking R&D tax relief, grant funding, Patent Box, capital allowances, and other HMRC innovation incentives. The firm operates sector-specialist consultants who help construction companies identify qualifying R&D activities, prepare and submit HMRC R&D tax credit claims, resolve HMRC enquiries, and access non-repayable grant funding from UK and EU bodies such as Innovate UK and the European Innovation Council.

Product overview

Ryan Innovation Funding operates as a single-service platform offering specialized tax relief and grant funding advisory services. The portfolio consists of seven distinct service offerings: Grant Funding (access to UK/EU funding competitions), R&D Tax Relief (HMRC tax credit claims), R&D Enquiry Resolution Service (HMRC dispute support), Capital Allowances, Energy Tax Relief, Patent Box (reduced corporation tax on patented profits), and Land Remediation Tax Relief. These services are delivered through Ryan's sector specialist consultants who provide end-to-end advisory from application to resolution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grant Funding Consulting service helping businesses access UK/EU grant funding competitions from bodies such as Innovate UK and the European Innovation Council for companies investing time and resources into innovative R&D.
• R&D Tax Relief HMRC R&D tax relief scheme advisory for businesses developing new systems, products, or processes that create scientific or technological advancements. Includes eligibility assessment, claim preparation, and submission support.
• R&D Enquiry Resolution Service Specialized service assisting businesses with HMRC R&D tax relief enquiries and disputes, providing resolution support during HMRC compliance checks.
• Capital Allowances Tax relief advisory for capital expenditure on business assets and equipment, helping construction and other businesses claim allowances on qualifying capital investments.
• Energy Tax Relief Tax relief advisory for businesses investing in energy-efficient equipment and sustainable energy solutions.
• Patent Box Advisory on the UK government Patent Box tax relief scheme, enabling companies with patented inventions to access a lower effective corporation tax rate of 10% on relevant profits.
• Land Remediation Tax Relief Tax relief advisory for costs incurred in remediating contaminated land or buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over £20 million returned in client benefit through R&D tax credit submissions

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partner Programme for AccountantscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership program enabling accounting firms to refer clients seeking R&D tax relief and innovation funding services. Introducers access a partner portal for managing referrals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GovGrant: UK R&D tax credits and grant funding consultancy. Directly comparable as a specialist innovation funding advisory offering R&D tax relief, grants and Patent Box services to UK businesses.
• ForrestBrown: UK-based specialist R&D tax credit consultancy serving SMEs and mid-market companies across multiple sectors. Directly comparable as a boutique R&D tax advisory with similar go-to-market and HMRC compliance expertise.
• RIFT Research and Innovation: UK R&D tax credits specialist working with innovative businesses across sectors including construction and engineering. Closely comparable specialist R&D claims advisory with similar accountancy referral channel.
• Catax: UK specialist in R&D tax credits, capital allowances and Patent Box advisory. Comparable as a multi-scheme innovation funding firm targeting UK SMEs and mid-market clients.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte UK: Big Four advisory with a UK R&D tax incentives team covering construction, manufacturing and technology sectors. Comparable via R&D tax credit advisory services, though embedded in a much broader consulting portfolio.
• BDO UK: Major UK accounting and advisory network with an established R&D tax credits practice serving mid-market and large clients. Comparable through its R&D tax advisory offering, though delivered as part of a broader audit and advisory portfolio.
• Ayming: Global consultancy specialising in innovation financing including R&D tax credits, grants and incentive optimisation. Comparable as a larger, multi-country R&D incentive advisory with overlapping service lines.
• KPMG UK: Big Four firm with a substantial UK R&D tax reliefs practice advising corporates on R&D credits, Patent Box and grants. Comparable through overlapping R&D advisory capabilities despite serving a larger enterprise client base.

Regional players

• Randall & Payne: UK regional accountancy and advisory firm with R&D tax credit capabilities serving Gloucestershire and surrounding construction and engineering clients. Comparable as an accountancy-rooted R&D tax advisory with construction sector exposure.

Emerging players

• EmpowerRD: UK-based R&D tax credit advisory targeting growing businesses. Comparable as a specialist R&D tax consultancy with overlapping client profile and similar HMRC claim preparation services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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