--- title: First Wind Film Development Ltd approved by HMRC in three weeks description: First Wind Film Development Limited approved for SEIS and EIS advance assurance by HMRC within three weeks! image: https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/First%20Wind-1.jpg --- [![Sapphire Business Advisors](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Sapphire%20Adviser%202026%20Assets/Sapphire%20Business%20Advisors.svg)](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk) [![Sapphire Business Advisors](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Sapphire%20Adviser%202026%20Assets/Sapphire%20Business%20Advisors.svg)](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk) - [About us](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#about) - [Services](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#services) - [Why Us](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#why-us) - [Contact](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#contact) - [Pricing](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/pricing) - [Blog](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog) Boyd Carson ###### 14TH October 2026 ![\First Wind Film Development Ltd approved by HMRC in three weeks\](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/First%20Wind-1.jpg?width=671&height=460&name=First%20Wind-1.jpg) ![\First Wind Film Development Ltd approved by HMRC in three weeks\](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/First%20Wind-1.jpg?width=671&height=460&name=First%20Wind-1.jpg) # First Wind Film Development Ltd approved by HMRC in three weeks Boyd Carson ###### 14TH October 2026 - [![](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/twitter-black.svg)](https://www.twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk%2Fblog%2Ffirst-wind-film-development-limited-seis-and-eis-approved) - [![](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/facebook-black.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk%2Fblog%2Ffirst-wind-film-development-limited-seis-and-eis-approved) - [![](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/linkedin-black.svg)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog/first-wind-film-development-limited-seis-and-eis-approved) ![First Wind Film Development Limited](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/First%20Wind-1.jpg?width=246&name=First%20Wind-1.jpg "First Wind Film Development Limited")   > "Sapphire submitted our HMRC application on the 4th May and received our advance assurance on the 25 May - in three weeks! Incredibly fast. Thank you for your professional work." Jon Lewes, First Wind Film Development Limited. ### Description: First Wind Film Development Limited seeks to meet the increasing demand for new concepts for making film and TV programmes. Concepts are developed into saleable packages to producers. Sapphire successfully obtained the SEIS and EIS advance assurance from HMRC. ### Sector: Film Production. ### Classification: HMRC SEIS and EIS advance assurance from HMRC. 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He is an Honorary Professor of Venture Capital, teaches on Harvard University's graduate venture capital course, and holds Sapphire's FCA compliance oversight role. ![Boyd Carson](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Images%20(Old%20Portal)/Boyd%20Carson.jpeg?width=593&height=697&name=Boyd%20Carson.jpeg) Boyd is a co-founder of Sapphire and a leading voice in the venture capital industry, recognised for his expertise in designing, launching, and managing LP/GP, property, BR and SEIS and EIS funds. Over the past three decades, Boyd has helped future investment managers turn their ideas into successful, FCA-compliant venture capital funds. His practical, educational approach has made Sapphire a trusted partner for future fund managers building new investment vehicles and for startups seeking growth capital. When he’s not advising on fund structures or making investments in investee companies, Boyd shares his knowledge as an Honorary Professor of Practice in Venture Capital and as a faculty member at Harvard University, teaching Venture Capital. Boyd Carson CONNECT ### Related Insights EIS , Business Plans , Investor Documents ##### [Tamla Construction obtains EIS approval](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog/tamla-construction-limited-eis-advance-assurance) EIS ##### [Film production company BristowHouse engages Sapphire](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog/bristowhouse-productions-limited-eis-advance-assurance) EIS , Investor Documents ##### [Watch manufacturer EIS advance assurance](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog/duo-watches-uk-eis) ## Let’s talk about what you’re working on. 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