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The Company attended the spectacular United Guilds’ Service at St Paul’s Cathedral in March.

The United Guilds’ Service (UGS) was first held in February 1943 as a coordinated response to the challenges faced by the City of London following the Blitz of 1940-41.

It was also a reminder of the religious origins of the Guilds. The first service was held on Lady Day – 25th March 1943 – the first day of the year by the old calendar.

This service is one of the few occasions in the Livery calendar at which all the Livery Companies and Guilds of the City can gather together as a whole.

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.