The Service of Remembrance for the City Civic and its Liveries and Guilds is a key moment in the annual round. It always takes place in the lovely, tree-covered, north-east garden of St Paul’s Cathedral in early November and is led by the Dean, Lord Mayor and Sheriffs.

Participants place crosses in front of the memorial, and the service always raises five-figures for the Royal British Legion, as well as supporting other good causes.

Who

We Are

The City of London Livery Company for Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales members. We promote the UK as a place to do business, participate in the City’s governance, raise funds for our charity, support the profession and enjoy each other’s company.

Members of the Institute can contact the Clerk to discuss applying for membership. The Company’s Royal Charter allows two grades: Liverymen and Freeman, who both enjoy largely the same rights, bar certain historic ones, which primarily relate to elections.

Personal merit, a willingness to be collegiate and support the profession and the City of London, and a pleasant personality are what the Company asks of applicants. Applicants are expected to make a commitment to give financial support to the Company’s related charity.

The Company has four principal activities:

  • Fundraising for Good Causes: To raise funds for the related charity from Members and make distributions to a range of good causes.
  • Support for the City of London: To contribute to the governance and objectives of the City of London Corporation, and also provide expert input to the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs and Corporation of London.
  • Support for our Profession: To promote the values and objectives of the accountancy profession, to nurture leadership and to influence the broader business debate.
  • Promoting Fellowship: To socialise with each other and with members of other Livery Companies, cooperating on the above aims.