Browne Craine is celebrating reaching its 65th milestone year in business in the island.

Established in 1954 by Ron Browne, Browne Craine has grown from a one-man band to a firm of almost 40 members of staff.

Based at Burleigh Manor on Peel Road, Douglas, Browne Craine provides accountancy, taxation and business advice services for companies.

Clients range from individual sole traders to large corporations.

Director David Craine said: ’Reaching our 65th anniversary is such a big milestone.

’We couldn’t have made our business a success without the loyalty of our clients and our staff.

’Browne Craine has benefited enormously from the fantastic growth that the Isle of Man has experienced.

’We have enjoyed working with our clients and will continue to support them in every way we can - we pride ourselves on knowing them and their business.

’On behalf of my co-directors and all the staff, I should like to thank everyone who has in some way or another helped us to grow.

’Here’s to the next 65 years.’

The firm’s services also include liquidation and insolvency solutions, and through its sister company Browne Craine Associates Limited, a full range of audit services.

The firm, which is led by directors David Craine, Craig Mitchell, Basil Bielich, Lynsey Smith and James Sayle, says it has enjoyed contributing to the growth of the Isle of Man and supporting the local community over the last 65 years.

One of the main business community initiatives Browne Craine has been focusing on was setting up a small business accountancy clinic for budding entrepreneurs.

Over the last few years, Browne Craine has seen lots of new companies step through its door.

The firm has raised money for charity by taking part in various activities including half and full marathons, climbing world-famous landmarks and other sporting activities.

Browne Craine also supports other local initiatives, which include sponsoring netball premier league team the Browne Craine Toomraiders, the Isle of Man Bowls Association, the Browne Craine Dragons squash team and the Children’s Centre’s Off-Road Triathlon Granite Mann Challenge.