You know, as well as I do, that the EAAA requires an IR.
Is the ATPL(H)/VFR even still a thing? Because under the skills test requirements on the CAA’s site, it states: “Applicants for an ATPL(H) shall pass a skill test in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part FCL to demonstrate the ability to perform as PIC of a multi pilot helicopter under IFR”. (My bold). But you will know the relevant regs far better than me.