In 2003, the Kerrs lost their funding from Sportscotland. Shortly afterward, they won their first British title and went on to a top ten finish at their first Europeans and 14th at the 2004 Worlds. They improved to 8th and 12th, respectively, in 2005. They were the first British ice dancers to make the top ten at the European Championships since Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.