Our Master, Kevin Parry OBE, speaking at a Livery conference on 15th April with the Lord Mayor, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli. Topics covered included ethical and legal standards for the AI sector, financial services industry developments and best practice in charity fundraising.
Who
We Are
The profession’s Livery Company. We raise ever-rising sums for charity, support our profession, help govern the City of London and enjoy each other’s company.
ICAEW Members are welcome to contact the Clerk to discuss joining. Our Royal Charter allows us unlimited Freemen and 350 Liverymen. All are valued.
Personal merit, a willingness to be collegiate and donate to lots of good causes, and a pleasant personality are all we ask of applicants.
The Company has four principal activities:
- Fundraising for Good Causes: To raise increasing funds every year from our Members, distribute the money to a range of good causes, whilst also leveraging the skills and experience of our Members in a range of pro bono work;
- Support for the City of London: To contribute to the governance of the City of London Corporation by providing elected and appointed officers, and also professional advice to the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs and Corporation of London;
- Support for our Profession: To promote the values and objectives of our profession, to nurture leadership and to influence the broader business debate; and
- Promoting Fellowship: To socialise with each other and wider Livery movement, cooperating on the above aims.