Significant rise: Hopes Auction Mart of Wigton WIGTON-based Hope’s Auction Company said it is “delighted” to once again see its financial fortunes rise after reporting an after-tax profit. In releasing its annual accounts to shareholders for the year ending March 31, 2021, the chairman of the board of directors Janet Wright said that the company has reported a profit after tax of £152,108 for the financial year a significant rise on the previous year’s profits of £25,771. Janet said: “It is extremely pleasing to be able to report a further increase in profits for this financial year especially against the backdrop of Covid. It is a fantastic result from our team, which has worked through these challenging times to achieve this superb outcome. I am immensely proud of the whole team input here at Hope’s Auction Company. The board of directors continues to work with the management team to identify opportunities to drive the business forward and deliver value to