Architect Aukett Fitzroy Robinson boosted turnover by 14% from £19.7m to £22.6m in the year to 30 September 2008.

Pre-tax profit rose 1% from £2.39m to £2.42m and it was able to recommend a dividend of 0.21p per share. Nicholas Thompson, chief executive, said: “Our diverse business model will enable us to improve our net asset value and cash position in 2009.”