Brize Norton – Flight and Lunch
RAF Brize Norton, Carterton OX18 3LX RAF Brize Norton, CatertonOur SMiLO has organised a rare flying visit with 47 Squadron to mark the long association between the Company and our affiliated unit. As the Squadron is to be disbanded in 30 June 2023, this is not only a rare flying opportunity, but the last one. The visit will include welcome coffee, flight briefing, a flight (probably to the Severn estuary and perhaps a simulated beach landing - all subject to weather and ATC ), followed by a light lunch in the Officer’s Mess. Please respond to Clare on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org by Friday 12 May at 12noon. If there are more than 20 applicants there will be a ballot for places, and a reserve list.
The Grange Opera – Così fan tutte
If you wish to stay overnight please see a list of local hotels and B&Bs at thegrangefestival.co.uk/where-to-stay/ We have been offered 20 seats for this performance so please book early to avoid disappointment. Please book below or contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org or 07828 554967
Shrieval Election and Lunch
Twice a year, the City of London Corporation’s Common Hall is transformed from a standard local authority meeting on civic issues, into a day of great ceremony. Click here for more history and information. Each autumn Liverymen elect the next year’s Lord Mayor and every summer, it’s the turn of the two Sheriffs. After Common Hall, many Liveries go home, but the Master Chartered Accountant hosts a private Reception and Lunch in the Aldermen's Dining Room. We go up to Guildhall’s roof terrace on the fourth floor for the Reception and then into the Dining Room for lunch. Partners and guests are very welcome and will be able to have coffee and explore the Guildhall Gallery while Liverymen are attending the Election Ceremony. 11.30am - Coffee 11.45am - All attending the Election Ceremony must be seated 12noon - Shrieval Election Ceremony 12.45pm - Drinks in the Aldermen's Dining Room 1.15pm - Lunch in the Aldermen's Dining Room Dress: lounge suit or smart day wear Tickets: £80
Hercules Dinner – RAF Museum
RAF Museum, Hendon RAF Museum, Grahame Park Way, LondonAll WCCAEW members are invited to attend following the Charity and Company's long-standing support of the 47 Squadron. Formed at Beverley as a reconnaissance squadron in 1916, the Squadron is being disbanded later this year so this is an occasion to celebrate their history. Please book directly here: https ://buytickets.at/herculesdinner/858276 and select Livery Company Member when prompted. This will ensure all Livery Company members are seated together. Please let Clare know on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org when you have booked so the Company can keep track of WCCAEW bookings. Tickets are selling fast so get your bookings in early!
Annual Banquet – Mansion House
Mansion House Walbrook, London, United KingdomEach year the WCCAEW hold a white tie banquet in the Egyptian Room of Mansion house. This is an amazing event for members and their guests, with drinks, three-course dinner and musical entertainment in a spectacular venue. We will be joined this year by the London Banqueting Ensemble who will entertain us from the Balcony of the Egyptian Room. Guests will hear from the CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Michael Izza, who is shortly retiring from the role after 17 years. Also speaking will be the The Right honourable The Lord Mayor Nicholas Lyons. Drinks: 6.45pm Dinner: 7.30pm Carriages: 10.30pm Dress: White Tie, Black Tie or Livery Uniform, with badges and decorations Tickets: £145 Please book below where possible. Alternatively contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org or 07828 554967. Guests are very welcome at this event; please click here for an invitation that can be sent on to them
Online Business Event: Investment Management
Speaker: William Reid of Quilter Cheviot William manages our Livery Charity investment portfolio and he has kindly volunteered to share his considerable investment knowledge and experience with us via zoom. He is the ‘Head of Charities’ at Quilter Cheviot and has been managing charitable, company and high net worth portfolios since 2003. Prior to his City career, William spent a decade working in the Royal Navy, including seven years in the Submarine Service. His city career began in 2002 at Laing & Cruickshank and UBS, before joining Cheviot, as a partner, in 2006. William sits on the Investment Oversight Committee and Charity Asset Allocation Sub-Committee. Amongst his charitable commitments, William is a Governor of the Royal Star & Garter and Vice-Chairman of the Seafarers' Charity. He has previously acted as the independent advisor to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) and has also been a School Governor. In addition, he is a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts. At home, when not walking dogs or chauffeuring horses, hobbies include wakeboarding, barefoot water skiing and travel. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88995808810?pwd=Unhka01CUGVBZE9jZGRpaXVhTm5OZz09 Meeting ID: 889 9580 8810 Passcode: 718169
St Paul’s Orchestral Mass
St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Churchyard, London, United KingdomFollowing the continued support of the Chartered Accountants Livery Charity, WCCAEW members and guests are invited to attend a performance of Haydn’s Nelson Mass on Sunday 9 July at 11.15am, followed by drinks in the Chapter House. The St Paul's Cathedral Choir and the City of London Sinfonia will perform Haydn's Missa in angustiis at this Sung Eucharist. This work which translates as 'Mass for troubled times,' is one of the six masses written near the end of Joseph Haydn's life. Also known as the 'Nelson Mass' it was first performed in 1798. Based on a German tradition, where every movement of a mass is performed with an orchestra, this Orchestral Mass has become a well-established and popular highlight at St Paul’s Cathedral – proving a significant draw for worshippers and visitors alike. The Covid pandemic had a hugely negative impact on St Paul’s Cathedral’s finances. Historically the Cathedral has been heavily reliant on visitor (especially tourist) income to provide 80% of the running costs. They have had to make significant financial savings since 2020 to sustain their operations, including reducing their workforce by 25%, and cutting back on some of their operations including reducing the activity of their famous Choir. St Paul's Cathedral's traditional Orchestral Mass series of four performances is entirely subject to the Cathedral receiving funding. There were no such Masses in 2020 or 2021 and just one in 2022 which was only made possible thanks to the Chartered Accountants Livery Charity grant and our Music Patrons support. What can I expect? Sung Eucharists is the high point of our weekly worship, engaging the senses with sound, colour and movement. This service includes choral and orchestral music, hymn singing and a sermon, During the service, the congregation will be invited to share in the bread and wine....
Summer Lunch
Watermen's Hall St-Mary-at-Hill, London, United KingdomFollowing the success of last year's Summer Lunch in the lovely Barber Surgeons' Hall, another lunch is planned for Friday 11 August at Watermen's Hall. Watermen's Hall, in the East of the City, is extremely historic, with lots of interesting features and exhibits, while being surprisingly intimate as well. The atmosphere at this Lunch is deliberately more country garden party than formal City Civic event - dress is jacket and tie for gentlemen, with similarly smart casual for ladies. Attendees will enjoy a relaxed drinks reception and then lunch in the company of the Immediate Past Lord Mayor, the always-charming Vincent Keaveny, who should have been the Company's guest at the Charter Anniversary Banquet last year. This event is extremely guest- and partner-friendly so do book up and bring a party. Tickets: £96 incl VAT Dress: Smart Casual, Jacket & Tie Time: 12:30 Drinks Reception, 1pm Lunch Please book below where possible Alternatively conatct Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org
Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting – Denbies
Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking is one of England’s largest single estate vineyards. With 265 acres currently under vine, it has a production capacity of 1 million bottles. The first vines were planted on the estate in 1986. The award winning Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking was founded by the White family in 1984. The estate continues to be owned and managed by the next generation. Christopher White, Denbies CEO, has been at the helm for over 20 years. Under his leadership, Denbies has become one of the largest and most successful wineries in England. Outdoor experience: Vineyard train tour with panoramic views plus a glass of sparkling wine, followed by: Indoor experience: 20 minute film and working winery walking tour, followed by tasting of three wines. Time: 2-4pm Tickets: £27 per person Location: Denbies Wine Estate, Bradley Ln, Dorking, RH5 6AA (Nearest Railway Station: Dorking) Please book below where possible Alternatively contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org
Mayoral Election and Lunch
Guildhall Club Guildhall Club, Guildhall West Wing, Gresham St, London, London, United KingdomAfter the historic ceremony of the Mayoral Election during the morning, the Master invites Company Members and their guests to join him upstairs in the Guildhall Club for a private Drinks Reception and Lunch. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy drinks on the roof terrace before moving into the Aldermen's Dining Room for lunch. After lunch, guests are welcome to move back out onto the roof terrace to view the events going on in the square below. 12.30pm: Drinks Reception 1pm: Lunch in the Aldermen's Dining Room Tickets: £80 Please book below if possible Dress code: Lounge suit, Smart day wear Please book below if possible Alternatively contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org or 07828 554967
Bank of England Economic Outlook with Lunch
Chartered Accountants’ Hall One Moorgate Place, London, United KingdomSpeaker Rob Elder – Agent Bank of England The last year has been one of considerable interest. The Ukraine war which was just underway when we had our previous talk in May last year is still underway. Economic turmoil has spread throughout Europe and beyond. Rob will give us the Bank of England’s View in person in the Members Room over lunch 1.30pm-3.30pm Tickets: £65 This includes the talk, a two-course lunch, a glass of wine and coffee Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm Location: The Members' Room, Chartered Accountants' Hall, One Moorgate Place Place are limited to 24, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
City Walk and Pub Drinks
Start: Chartered Accountants' Hall. Finish: The Crown Tavern, 43 Clerkenwell Green, EC1R 0EG (nearest station – Farringdon) Fancy a walk after work with a little competetion in it?! Join us on a walk across the city with a quiz to do along the way. There will be a prize at the pub for the winner of the quiz! If you don't fancy walking, you are very much encouraged to join the group at the pub for a celebratory drink and/or meal. All are welcome! There is no charge for this event - attendees will cover their purchases at the pub If you would like to register your interest in this event, please contact Clare on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org
Installation Dinner 2023
Goldsmiths' Hall Foster Lane, London, United KingdomOur annual Livery Company year always starts during the month of October and this autumn, after a most successful year, during which we have been led with considerable style and panache by Master Richard Green, we will enter the mastership of current Master-Elect, Kevin Parry. For the first time in a decade, we have just secured Goldsmiths’ Hall for the next Installation Dinner. It has arguably the City’s finest hall and reception rooms. For dinner, that hall will be lit entirely by candlelight and we anticipate an exquisite collection of gold, gilt and jewellery will be on display in there and downstairs. Our speaker for the evening was due to be Lord Gerry Grimstone, the recent government minister and former Chairman of Barclays, amongst other roles. Sadly, Gerry has been taken ill and so instead, guests will hear from Lord Theodore Agnew. Theodore had a very distinguished business and governmental career, ending up as both a Cabinet Office and a Treasury Minister. His penchant for speaking his mind and actually getting things done, marked him out for business success at an early stage, but perhaps meant he was less likely to last for too long in the upper echelons of politics! Happily for the country, Theodore continues as a doughty campaigner in the House of Lords and much of what he says represents what existing Ministers think, but seldom feel quite able to say. In business, he has built and sold numerous companies, including a slightly unusual one in Australia, and is a past trustee of Policy Exchange, the Westminster think tank. At present, he has a financial interest in the artificial intelligence company, Faculty, Lastly, Theodore is the founder and chairman of a multi-academy trust, which runs fourteen schools in East Anglia. The Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths is...
The Festival of St. Cecilia Service and Lunch
The Festival of St. Cecilia has been the flagship event in Help Musicians’ calendar since 1946. It is a key moment for us to come together to celebrate what music brings to all of us, and to mark the contribution that musicians make to our lives. This year’s service will see the combined choirs of Westminster Cathedral, St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey unite to perform under the direction of Simon Johnson, the Cathedral’s Master of Music. The service will also premiere a specially created anthem by composer, Joseph Phibbs; commissioned by the Vaughan Williams Foundation. Our speakers are actress Miriam-Teak Lee and Help Musicians Ambassador Tasmin Little CBE and there will be music from cellist Margarita Balanas, who the charity has supported. Tickets for the service are free. Following the Service you are invited to join the Master for lunch at the Oxford & Cambridge Club. Date: Wednesday 22nd November Service: 11am – 12noon Lunch: 12.30pm
Carol Service 2023
This year's Carol Service will be held in the beautiful chapel within Mercers' Hall on Monday 11 December. With music from the Bread Street Chamber Choir of St Paul's Cathedral School, this will be a lovely event for the festive season. Drinks and Canapes will be available following the service in the Ambulatory where there is currently an exhibition entitled Whittington's Legacy on display. If you wish to have a little more time in the exhibition, the Mercers' have kindly agreed to open the Hall from 5pm to allow attendees to view the exhibition before the service begins at 6pm Please see below more information about the exhibition: 2023 marks 600 years since the death of Mercer Richard Whittington, and the start of his remarkable philanthropic legacy. Whittington’s Legacy, an exhibition celebrating Whittington as merchant, Mercer and philanthropist ,will be on display until 15 December 2023. The exhibition commemorates both the anniversary of his death and the establishment of his charity. Richard Whittington (c 1350-1423) was the youngest son of a minor landowner in Gloucestershire and came to London as an apprentice. He made his fortune in the Mercers’ trade and through financing the Crown. Whittington was active in civic life, serving as Lord Mayor four times, and Master of the Mercers’ Company three times. He was known for being charitable in his lifetime, as well as leaving his entire estate to charity. Whittington directed his trustees to entrust his legacy to the care of the Mercers’ Company and his substantial bequest established the Company as a manager of charities. Works from the Company’s own archive and collection will be displayed alongside loans from private collections and institutions including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the London Metropolitan Archives and the Leathersellers’ Company. A key object on display will be the...
The Royal Society of Saint George (RSSG) Christmas Banquet
Mansion House Walbrook, London, United KingdomRSSG Chairman, Deputy Chris Hayward, looks forward to welcoming you and your guests at this festive occasion where we will have the attendance of the full Civic Party. A sparkling wine reception from 6:30pm and a splendid four course meal at 7:30pm with music supplied by The London Banqueting Ensemble and their Post Horn Gallop. The evening will also include the traditional singing of festive carols with the choir of St Stephen Walbrook. Applications are invited from all RSStG Members, and you are encouraged to bring as many guests as you wish to enjoy the warmth and camaraderie of our Branch. This year there is a special gourmet 4 course meal with paired wines. Menu: Cured Hampshire Chalk Stream Trout, pickled cucumbers, set buttermilk, chive oil. (Vegetarian: Rillette of Exotic mushrooms, butternut squash puree, caramelized squash, marinated shimeji mushrooms, wild rocket) British beef fillet, braised oxtail and short rib, roasted garlic and parsley mash, black cabbage, candled swede, onion cream, beer sauce. (Vegetarian: Exotic mushrooms, spinach, leek and broad bean risotto, crispy leeks, thyme oil) Vanilla pannacotta, spiced poached pear, cinnamon shortbread, brown sugar honeycomb (Savoury: Crispy Cotswold brie, raisin chutney, savoury granola, rocket salad) Wine: Reception: Veuve Valmante Brut NV. France White: El Zafiro white, Spain Red: El Zafiro red, Spain Dessert wine: Sauternes Pedro Ximenez wine in place of Port. Coffee & Petite Four Dress Code: Evening dress (White Tie preferred) Dinner Jacket (Black tie) acceptable, Equivalent for Ladies. Decorations and Badges may be worn. Tickets: £159 bookings close on 8 December Date: Friday 15th December Time: sparkling wine reception from 6:30pm and dinner at 7:30pm Location: Mansion House
Livery Food Initiative – Zoom Event
There is no need to book: just log on at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83282721302?pwd=R1cyT2NEbzBtcFdNOFhFV043WTlrUT09 Meeting ID: 832 8272 1302 Passcode: 367146
FSG Pub Takeover
You are invited to a Pub Takeover! On Monday 5 February, the Financial Services Group of Livery Companies are holding a social evening at the historic ‘Hand & Shears’ public house at 1 Middle St, Barbican, London EC1A 7JA situated 100m from the Barbican exit of the Elizabeth Line Farringdon Station. This event is open to any member from the Companies below and is entirely open in format. The pub will be exclusively ours for the night from 6pm till 11pm. The idea of the event is that members from across the broad financial services sector will be able to meet and mingle with no agenda apart from serendipity and no cost apart from what you spend over the bar. And what better thing to do on a likely cold bleak night in the City (and possibly to break your ‘dry January’) but to meet up in one of the City’s oldest pubs with like-minded people? Pop in for an hour or two, or stay for the evening, however please do note that the pub does not provide food, so do plan to eat before or after. There is no need to register but, as a courtesy, and to ensure the pub has the right staffing levels, can you please let Clare Ferrar clareferrar@accountantslivery.org know if you are intending to come along by the previous Friday 2 February. We look forward to seeing you there! The Financial Services Group of Livery Companies or FSG is made up of the following Liveries and Guilds: Accountants; Actuaries; Arbitrators; Chartered Secretaries; Entrepreneurs; Information Technologists; Insurers; International Bankers; Investment Managers; Management Consultants; Marketors; Solicitors; Tax Advisors; World Traders
Winter Dinner 2024
Stationers' Hall Ave Maria Ln, London, United KingdomThis year's Winter Dinner will be held in the historic Stationers' Hall on Wednesday, 7th February. Stationers' Hall is a Grade I listed building, close to St Paul's Cathedral. It is one of the few ancient Livery Halls remaining in the City of London. Completed in 1673 after the Great Fire of London, the Hall's suite of magnificent, inter-linking rooms, as well as its secluded garden, makes it one of the most sought after venues in the City. After the meal, Members and their guests will hear from Geordie Greig, who, after a distinguished career in the press, including a tour as Editor of the Daily Mail, is now the Editor of The Independent. He will doubtless have plenty to say about the current state of the media and how he sees what is likely to an eventful next 12 months unfolding! Tickets: £149 Time: 6.30pm - Drinks, 7pm - Call for Dinner, 10.30pm - Carriages Dress: Black Tie or Livery Uniform with Badges and Decorations Please book below where possible If unable to book online, please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org or 07828 554967
Gin Tour and Tasting – City of London Distillery
City of London Distillery 22-24 Bride Lane, LondonPlease note the change of venue from the Calendar Card If you like gin, this is the event for you! On Thursday 22 February you have the opportunity to take a guided tour of the City of London Distillery to discover the history of gin in London and learn about gin making techniques. WELCOME After a warm welcome and meeting your guide, you'll hear the fascinating story of gin in London; from the Gin Craze forwards to the current day. GUIDED TOUR Then you'll learn about the processes and techniques used to distil the award-winning gins and introduce you to the wonderful hard-working copper stills. GIN TASTING Finally, your guide will take you through a 4-flight gin tasting-with more expert gin-formation! Depending on numbers, the tour may be split into two groups but will join together at the end in the bar. Time: 6pm/6.30pm (tour and tasting takes approx. 1 hour) Cost: £25 Please book below where possible If you are unable to book then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org
London Air Ambulance – Charity Zoom Event
The London Air Ambulance has a normal need of several thousand pounds to support its two Air Ambulances, but this coming year it needs twice as much because they have to buy two new helicopters in addition to running them. This zoom is to give them an opportunity, and to give US an opportunity, to find additional funding for them to keep this vital work in operation. Phoebe Nicholson is the Senior Philanthropy Officer of the L A A and will give us a talk about the work they do, and what the future will look like for them Thursday, 29th February 2024 – 6.25pm-7.30pm on Zoom The London Air Ambulance Speaker: Phoebe Nicholson of London Air Ambulance The Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81830166175?pwd=WU5Td2FLcmpiQVJEOG1OK0dvamxUUT09 Meeting ID: 818 3016 6175 Passcode: 493637
United Guilds’ Service and Lunch 2024
St Paul's Cathedral and Stationers' HallThe 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 to be conducted was held on Lady Day – 25th March 1943 - the first day of the year by the old calendar. This annual service is held at St Pauls Cathedral 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 – it is always a spectacular occasion, and one not to be missed if you haven’t attended before. We have a small number of seats available for the service, and for lunch at Stationers’ Hall after the service (you may attend the service without attending the lunch). Tickets are strictly available on a first-come-first-served basis for both the service and lunch, so early booking is essential. The Master and Wardens of the Stationers’ Company are delighted to invite you and your Liverymen to join them at Stationers’ Hall for Lunch, following the United Guilds’ Service at St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday, 15 March 2024. Drinks will be served from 12.30 pm in the Court Room, followed by lunch in the Hall and Stock Room at 1.00 pm. Lunch will consist of three courses with red and white wine; a glass of port will also be served. If you wish to attend the service and lunch then please book below Lunch Tickets: £85 Please book online below where possible, If there are any issues or questions, then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.com or 07828 554967
Bank of England Museum Tour and Pub
What treasures await? On your visit, you’ll explore the history of the Bank of England and what it does today. Learn about why people started using paper money, and discover the secrets of why banknotes are so difficult to copy. Test your strength by picking up a gold bar, and discover why our building is on top of one the world's largest stores of gold! This visit will be an opportunity to see their exhibiton, The Future of Money. Money and the way we use it has changed in recent decades. With digital and contactless payments on the rise, the choices we make, as individuals and businesses are having an impact. Futureproofing the economy to meet our needs, now and in the future, is the job of the Bank of England. For more details about this fascinating museum, please click here! Following your visit to the museum, you are invited for a drink and/or meal at the Pitcher & Piano, Change Alley (off Cornhill) You are asked to pay a £10 deposit when booking that will be credited against any purchases at Pitcher & Piano. Date: Thursday 21 March Time: 5.50pm - meet at the museum entrance in Bartholomew Lane Cost: £10 - to be credited against purchases at Pitcher & Piano
Virtual Weekly Coffee Morning
On ZoomEvery Wednesday, on Zoom, you are invited to join fellow members for a virtual Coffee Morning. This is a great opportunity to get to know fellow members in a small, friendly, relaxed group. No need to book, just turn up. All members are welcome. If you are interested in attending, please email John Spencer or Clare Ferrar for the zoom link and password. John Spencer: john@connorspencer.com Clare Ferrar: clareferrar@accountantslivery.org
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2024
The London Landmarks Half Marathon is taking place on Sunday 7 April and we have 3 fabulous members running in it to raise money for our charity. They are Kieran Johnson, Sally Orton and John Feltham. Please show your support for our wonderful runners by sponsoring them using the link: https://www.kindlink.com/fundraising/chartered-accountants--livery-charity/llhm24 The 13.1 mile race takes place in the centre of London and you are most welcome to go to London to cheer them on! Find out more about the day here: https://llhm.co.uk/about
Spring Dinner 2024
Drapers' Hall Throgmorton Avenue, LondonThis year's Spring Dinner will see us return to a firm favourite; Drapers' Hall, on Wednesday 10th April.
FSG Pub Takeover – April 2024
You are invited to a Pub Takeover! Following the success of the pub takeover in February, the Financial Services Group of Livery Companies are once again holding a social evening at the historic ‘Hand & Shears’ public house at 1 Middle St, Barbican, London EC1A 7JA situated 100m from the Barbican exit of the Elizabeth Line Farringdon Station. This event is open to any member from the Companies below and is entirely open in format. The pub will be exclusively ours for the night from 6pm till 11pm. The idea of the event is that members from across the broad financial services sector will be able to meet and mingle with no agenda apart from serendipity and no cost apart from what you spend over the bar. And what better thing to do on a likely cold bleak night in the City (and possibly to break your ‘dry January’) but to meet up in one of the City’s oldest pubs with like-minded people? Pop in for an hour or two, or stay for the evening, however please do note that the pub does not provide food, so do plan to eat before or after. There is no need to register but, as a courtesy, and to ensure the pub has the right staffing levels, can you please let Clare Ferrar clareferrar@accountantslivery.org know if you are intending to come along by the previous Friday 12 April. We look forward to seeing you there! The Financial Services Group of Livery Companies or FSG is made up of the following Liveries and Guilds: Accountants; Actuaries; Arbitrators; Chartered Secretaries; Entrepreneurs; Information Technologists; Insurers; International Bankers; Investment Managers; Management Consultants; Marketors; Solicitors; Tax Advisors; World Traders
Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch 2024
Guildhall Gresham Street, London, United KingdomJoin us at Guildhall and indulge in delicious curries with unlimited beer and wine. Rub shoulders with senior officers of the British Army and other services. Bid on money-can’t-buy prizes in our silent auction or try your luck with our prize draw. Visit the stalls run by the Livery Companies of the City of London. Purchase a bottle of Pol Roger Champagne or a delicious cocktail. Enter to win a pair of gold and diamond earings or a bespoke watch. Check out our Authors' Corner where several renowned authors will be selling and signing their books. Click here for more details: https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/lordmayors This event has nearly sold out but we have managed to secure 4 extra tickets which we are offering to Freemen under the age of 40 on a first come first served basis for £50 instead of the usual £100 for UNLIMITED curry, beer, wine and soft drinks. To get your under-40 Freeman Ticket please email Beverley at almoner@accountantslivery.org with your preferred time CLOSING DEADLINE 5PM TUESDAY 27 FEBRUARY. If you wish to purchase a regular tickt, please book directly on Army Benevolent Fund : Tickets All proceeds go to support veterans of HM Armed Forces back into employment. If you have any questions, please contact Beverley Turner on almoner@accountantslivery.org
RSSG St George’s Day Banquet 2024
Deputy Christopher Hayward invites you to attend the Royal Society of Saint George's annual banquet to celebrate St Georges day in the Great Hall of London’s Guildhall on Monday 22nd April. On this occasion, there will be guest Sir Andrew Parmley, representative Lord Mayor The evening will commence with a sparkling wine reception at 6:30pm in the Art Gallery Guildhall, followed by a 4 course dinner at 7:30pm, there will be the traditional parade of Roast Beef, the singing of patriotic songs led by last year’s Soprano Anna Gregg and the waving of flags. It is a spectacular event, and definitely one to tick of the list if you havent been before! Dress: Black Tie and decorations Red rose buttonholes and corsages may be worn. Time: 6.30pm - Reception in the Guildhall Art Gallery 7.30pm - Dinner 10.30pm - Carriages Tickets: £159 per person Ticket sales close on Monday 8 April Please book below, or contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org
An Evening at Brigade Bar + Kitchen with Beyond Food
Brigade Bar + Kitchen 139 Tooley Street, London, United KingdomAn evening at Brigade Bar + Kitchen, Tooley Street, Thursday 25 April to hear from Beyond Food, the recipient of the Major Project Award. There will be a 2 course supper with a drink, the food being cooked by the cohorts being supported by the funding we have given Beyond Food. We will hear more about the wonderful work Beyond Food is doing and how our funding is helping those who need a second chance at life. Time: 6.30pm ending approx. 9.30-9.45pm Tickets: £50 to include 2-course supper with a drink Please book below where possible If you're are unable to book below, or have any questions, then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org
Clergy Support Trust – Festival 2024
The Festival is a unique and extraordinary event. It celebrates the work of the Trust and the clergy families we serve, with our generous supporters. In 2023, we supported over 2,700 households with over £6.2m of grants and services. The Festival will be held for the 369th time, starting at 5pm, Tuesday 7 May 2024. The Service at St Paul's Cathedral is the oldest choral festival in the world. Free and open to everyone, it brings together three of the UK’s finest cathedral choirs. This year we welcome Durham and Rochester cathedral choirs, joining St Paul's cathedral choir. The Most Revd Andrew John, Archbishop of Wales and Bishop of Bangor will give the sermon. Book directly here: Festival 2024 | Clergy Support Trust You can book both the service (free, but requires a ticket) and the dinner (optional, price varies) at the same time. Full details: Festival 2024 | Clergy Support Trust
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park The Mansion, Bletchley Park, Sherwood Dr,, Bletchley, Milton, Milton Keynes, United KingdomOnce the top-secret home of the World War Two Codebreakers, Bletchley Park is now a vibrant heritage attraction, open daily. Immersive films, interactive displays, museum collections and faithfully recreated WW2 rooms will guide you on a journey to discover the past at Bletchley Park. Exhibitions, set within beautifully restored historic buildings, tell the story of this once top-secret operation. Find out more about the brilliant minds and complex machines that made this vital work possible, and discover the global impact Bletchley Park had on the outcome of WW2. Book now to visit this extraordinary place. Time: 10.30am - Arrival 2.30pm - Afternoon Tea Cost: £49.50 (£20 entry + £29.50 Afternoon Tea) Please note if you wish to book a place on a public tour, these are not possible to book in advance; tours are free of charge and are offered to visitors strictly on a first come first served basis on the day. Tours are one hour long and are an outdoor tour only, so they do not go inside any of the buildings. Multimedia guides are available for use free of charge. These are audio and visual, and help guide inside and outside, around the Park.
Richard III – The Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre , United KingdomMeet Richard: the man, the myth, the monster. A new production of Shakespeare’s Richard III unfolds in the Globe Theatre this summer, with Artistic Director Michelle Terry in the title role. Richard can taste the throne, but before he can place the English crown on his own head, he must first set in motion a series of villainous events that threaten the lives of everyone around him. Imagine a world in which self-serving ambition is audaciously paraded and pursued, and murderous crimes are committed and confessed with irresistible charm and impunity. Who will stop this pathological narcissist before the whole country is deceived and destroyed? Following 2023’s ★★★★ ‘riveting’ (The Telegraph) A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Director Elle While returns to explore the enduring allure and charisma of evil. ‘Alack, I love myself.’ – Act V, scene 3 Date: Saturday 8th June 2024 Time: 2pm, followed by an optional dinner at the Real Greek Restaurant, Bankside Tickets: £62 (plus restaurant for those eating) Tickets will show as £0 below. Please book to reserve your place, then you will be contacted with payment details.
Goldsmiths’ Exhibition: Silver in the Fast Lane – 40 Years of Fox Silver
Goldsmiths' Hall Foster Lane, London, United KingdomThe Goldsmiths’ Company is honoured to present a retrospective to celebrate the work of Fox Silver at Goldsmiths’ Hall this summer. This exhibition is a rare opportunity to see the work of Fox Silver, revealing Serena and Richard Fox's collaborative partnership over the last 40 years. It includes iconic pieces, from F1®️ trophies to Goldsmiths’ Company commissions, pieces from private collections, Downing Street, Bulgari, Lambeth Palace and a collection of fine jewellery. Alongside the exhibition will be a programme of talks, interviews, private tours and handling sessions and a Goldsmiths' Centre Creative Links workshop held in the Goldsmiths’ Company Library. A brand new book about Fox Silver will be launched alongside the exhibition, accompanied by a short film by documentary filmmaker Sarah Fox, charting the journey of the Formula 1®️ Abu Dhabi Grand Prix trophy from workshop to track. “I’ve seen countless trophies and said that they should not be used as they did not compare to the masterpieces designed by Richard and crafted by Fox Silver. Each trophy is a symbol of celebration and excellence.” Bernie Ecclestone About Fox Silver Richard and Serena Fox have led a dynamic design-driven manufacturing company specialising in silverware and jewellery for over 40 years. The Fox Silver portfolio spans international clients, retailers, individuals, and institutions that include Formula 1®, Rolls-Royce, Pernod Ricard, Lambeth Palace and numerous other prestigious institutions and individuals. Work is collected internationally, and held in the Goldsmiths’ Company Collection, the Vatican Collection and the Silver Trust for 10 Downing Street. Their team of exceptional craftspeople is at the top of their field, continually striving to perfect their craft, making sure attention to detail is at the heart of creating the very best in luxury products, combining traditional hand skills with cutting edge technology. Richard and Serena work individually on each...
Freedom of the City of London – Zoom seminar
On ZoomSpeakers: Laura Miller, Clerk of the Chamberlain's Court. City of London Corporation One of our members who has been through the ceremony recently. Secretary to the WCCAEW Livery Committee about the criteria for clothing. This is an opportunity to learn about what the Freedom of the City of London is and why you might be interested in it. This is also a chance to understand more of the process of getting your Freedom of the City and what is involved. There will also be time to ask questions during the session so if there is anything you aren't sure about, or you would like more detail then this is a useful session. This is a free event, open to all. In particular all freemen of the company are encouraged to attend to find out about the next step in their Livery journey. Liverymen who are current or potential future mentors of our newer members are also welcome. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7587475117?omn=88128989960 If you have any questions or problems, then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org Please note, this session will NOT be recorded.
Inter-Livery Golf Croquet Competition
We are looking for one more member to join us for the Inter-livery Golf Croquet Day on Saturday 15th June at the Sussex County Croquet Club, in Southwick near Hove. Experience is not necessary as a training session is given at the start of the day. All equipment is also provided. And if you have only played Association Croquet in the past, that's fine too ... Golf croquet is just a faster game. Tea and coffee is available on arrival at 9:30am, there is an excellent lunch, and afternoon tea included in the price of £55 per head. There is also a bar for the purchase of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day which will finish around 4:30pm. If you are interested in joining Malcolm Bacchus, the Senior Warden Jonathan Grosvenor and Lynn Pearcy for what is always a delightful day in the company of members of other Liveries, please drop an email to Malcolm at mgbacchus@baccma.co.uk as soon as possible please. Time: 9.30am-4.30pm Date: Saturday 15 June Price: £78 (to include tea/coffee, game play, lunch and afternoon tea) Contact: Malcolm Bacchus mgbacchus@baccma.co.uk The Worshipful Company of Glovers of London organises the Inter-Livery Golf Croquet Competition. Whilst it is an open competition, a maximum of 36 teams (with two people in each team) can be accommodated, which may mean limiting the number of entries that can compete in the beautiful surroundings of Sussex County Croquet Club, in the village of Southwick, to the west of Brighton. The competition offers liverymen and their guests the opportunity to play golf croquet in the company of others and, although competition for the Glovers' Cup is intense, the day offers those less familiar with the sport the chance to try their hand as well in the Inter Livery Challenge for first-time or occasional players for whom explanation...
TOSCA – The Grange Opera 2024
Grange Festival The Grange, Northington, Alresford, Hampshire, United KingdomPlease book below where possible. If you have any questions then please contact Clive Parritt on clive@parritt.com or Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org For more details of a day at The Grange Opera Festival please click her: https://thegrangefestival.co.uk/a-day-at-the-opera/ If you wish to stay overnight please see here for some options: https://thegrangefestival.co.uk/where-to-stay/ For more details of the production please see here: https://thegrangefestival.co.uk/productions/tosca/
Tower of London – Moats in Bloom
In summer 2022, to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the moat at the Tower of London transformed from a barren, flat lawn into a haven for bees, butterflies and other pollinators in the heart of the city. The moat was filled with wildflowers, grown from 20 million seeds. But Superbloom was not just for 2022, it is a permanent installation that continues to bloom. The project has had an amazing outreach, especially to schools across the country. Pollinating London Together (PLT) has arranged a tour which will take about an hour, and will be guided by friends from Historic Royal Palaces who are one of PLT’s Corporate members. After the tour we are arranging a light lunch at the Wine Library, close to Tower Hill Underground station so, if you want, you can continue discussions and/or make new contacts over lunch. We can accommodate a group of 35. The cost of this, including lunch, is £50/head. The tour starts at 11:45 am. To book your space please use the link below https://buytickets.at/pollinatinglondontogether/1227382
Young Members’ Drinks – June 2024
The Grocer 4 Crispin Pl, LondonAll those eligable to attend have been contacted If you think you have been missed, then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org
City Treasure Hunt and Rooftop Drinks
Tickets: £40 to include the quiz and drinks & canapes on the roof Book below where possible If unable to book below, then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org 0r 07828 554967
Shrieval Election and Lunch 2024
Guildhall Club Guildhall Club, Guildhall West Wing, Gresham St, London, London, United KingdomTwice a year, the City of London Corporation’s Common Hall is transformed from a standard local authority meeting on civic issues, into a day of great ceremony. Click here for more history and information. Each autumn Liverymen elect the next year’s Lord Mayor and every summer, it’s the turn of the two Sheriffs. After Common Hall, many Liveries go home, but the Master Chartered Accountant hosts a private Reception and Lunch in the Aldermen's Dining Room. We go up to Guildhall’s roof terrace on the fourth floor for the Reception and then into the Dining Room for lunch. Partners and guests are very welcome and will be able to have coffee and explore the Guildhall Gallery while Liverymen are attending the Election Ceremony. 11.30am - Coffee 11.45am - All attending the Election Ceremony must be seated 12noon - Shrieval Election Ceremony 12.45pm - Drinks in the Aldermen's Dining Room 1.30pm - Lunch in the Aldermen's Dining Room Dress: lounge suit or smart day wear Tickets: £89
FSG Pub Takeover – June 2024
The Hand and Shears 1 Middle Street, Barbican, LondonYou are invited to a Pub Takeover! Following the success of the pub takeover in February, the Financial Services Group of Livery Companies are once again holding a social evening at the historic ‘Hand & Shears’ public house at 1 Middle St, Barbican, London EC1A 7JA situated 100m from the Barbican exit of the Elizabeth Line Farringdon Station. This event is open to any member from the Companies below and is entirely open in format. The pub will be exclusively ours for the night from 6pm till 11pm. The idea of the event is that members from across the broad financial services sector will be able to meet and mingle with no agenda apart from serendipity and no cost apart from what you spend over the bar. And what better thing to do on a likely cold bleak night in the City (and possibly to break your ‘dry January’) but to meet up in one of the City’s oldest pubs with like-minded people? Pop in for an hour or two, or stay for the evening, however please do note that the pub does not provide food, so do plan to eat before or after. There is no need to register but, as a courtesy, and to ensure the pub has the right staffing levels, can you please let Clare Ferrar clareferrar@accountantslivery.org know if you are intending to come along. We look forward to seeing you there! The Financial Services Group of Livery Companies or FSG is made up of the following Liveries and Guilds: Accountants; Actuaries; Arbitrators; Chartered Secretaries; Entrepreneurs; Information Technologists; Insurers; International Bankers; Investment Managers; Management Consultants; Marketors; Solicitors; Tax Advisors; World Traders
Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Visit
Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park was opened to the public 22 years ago as part of the massive redevelopment of the area starting in the 1990s. Many of you may be familiar with the O2 but possibly less familiar with this wider redevelopment. The Conservation Volunteers have managed the park since its inception and have arranged a private viewing for us to learn about the biodiversity created on this former industrial site. They will show us their work including the wetland areas within the park as well as the ecological interest along the tidal Thames riverbank. They also manage an adjacent park which is an important green lung for the neighbourhood. The Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park is a 15-minute walk from the Jubilee Line’s North Greenwich station, a pleasant walk along the Thames Path, walking south with great views across the river and towards the Thames Barrier. We will meet at 17:30 pm for a briefing on the story of the development of the Peninsula, followed by guided tours of the park itself as well as the habitats along the Thames’s tidal river edge. There will be a closing Q&A session. The cost of this visit is £40/head and includes a donation to help the local community fund project in the park. Please book via the link below: https://buytickets.at/pollinatinglondontogether/1227416 After the park visit, we are planning a two-course meal at a local pub. Details on this, and booking will be separate to the park visit. Details to be confirmed.
Orchestral Mass 2024 – St Paul’s Cathedral
Since 1973, Orchestral Masses had been a well-established annual feature of choral worship at St Paul’s Cathedral. The Masses stopped during the lockdown and the lack of tourist income meant the Cathedral was not in a position to reintroduce them immediately. The Charity Trustees have made a donation to St Paul’s for a couple of years now, which has enabled them to introduce Orchestral Masses to their regular programme again. This year, members and guests are invited to attend the Mozart's Coronation Mass sung by The St Paul's Cathedral Choir and accompanied by the City of London Sinfonia, held under the Dome of St Paul’s, as part of the Sunday morning Eucharist, on Sunday 30th June at 11:15am. There is no charge although contributions to St Paul’s would be welcome. After the Mass the team at St Paul’s have invited representatives from the Company to join them for pre-lunchtime drinks in the Chapter House, so that they may express their gratitude for the Charity’s support. You are welcome to join us for lunch at Cote afterwards – places for lunch are limited to 20.
Master’s Weekend 2024 – Cambridge
Please click here to open/download a pdf showing the details of the weekend. If you are booking for two people, please select the relevant 'two-people' option from the list below and add one ticket to your basket. You will be asked for both attendees details in the one order. If you are unable to book online, please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org or 07828 554967
Westminster Cathedral Tour and Lunch
We have arranged a guided tour of Westminster Cathedral for 13.30 which takes about 1 hour to be followed by lunch at 14.30 at the nearby Phoenix. https://www.thephoenixinvictoria.co.uk Westminster Cathedral is relatively modern in historical terms having been completed in 1903. We need final numbers plus pre-ordering of food and drink by 12th July. Once booked online then contact Vicky Andrew re food and drink orders. Her email is millcove1912@gmail.com We require a payment up front of £15 (£5 to the Cathedral and £10 towards the food and drink), balance payable after Vicky has calculated the exact figures. PLACES ARE LIMITED TO 20 Date: Friday 19 July Time: 1.30pm Tour 2.30-5pm Lunch
Annual Banquet 2024
Mansion House Walbrook, London, United KingdomThis year's Banquet will be held at Mansion House on Tuesday, 23rd July. The occasion is always the highpoint of our Livery's year, and this occasion will be no exception. As many Members will know, until the mid-18th century, Lord Mayors used their own houses or livery halls for their work as head of the City's governmental, judicial and civic functions. The idea of creating a permanent residence came after the Great Fire of 1666 to provide a house for Lord Mayors who did not have their own livery hall. The first stone was laid in 1739, and the first Lord Mayor to take up residence was Sir Crispin Gascoigne. The House was completed in 1758. Imposingly Palladian in style, it is faced by a grand temple portico at the front approached by flights of steps each side. The entertaining rooms were built on the first and second floors. The first floor had a roofless courtyard (later covered to form the Salon, the entertainment space) and the great Egyptian Hall. The second floor has a ballroom and private apartments of the Lord Mayor and family. After we have dined, Members and their guests will hear from The Chairman of the Bank of England, David Roberts. David's career began at Barclays, where he worked for over 20 years, rising to sit on the main board. He has also been Vice-Chair of NHS England, Chairman of Nationwide, and Deputy Chairman of Lloyds Banking Group. Currently however, his role as Chairman of our nation's central bank keeps him extremely busy and he will no doubt be keen to explain what the Bank of England is currently doing and why - rather brave, really, to a room full of chartered accountants! Tickets: £169 Time: 6.45pm - Drinks, 7.15pm - Call for Dinner, 10.30pm - Carriages...
Summer Lunch 2024
Haberdashers' Hall 18 W Smithfield, LondonThis year's Summer Lunch will take place at Haberdashers' Hall. This modern hall was opened in 2002 by Queen Elizabeth and features a courtyard and orangery perfect for summer drinks. The atmosphere at this Lunch is deliberately more country garden party than formal City Civic event - dress is jacket and tie for gentlemen, with similarly smart casual for ladies. This event is extremely guest- and partner-friendly so do book up and bring a party. Tickets: £96 incl VAT Dress: Smart Casual, Jacket & Tie Time: 12:30 Drinks Reception, 1pm Lunch Please book below where possible Alternatively conatct Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org
Mystery Walk in Central London
Starts at Temple Bar in Paternoster Square and ends ….. ???? (quite near Covent Garden in fact!) This is an exciting and new event that we have tried out and recommend. We will be guided by text messages and we will learn interesting history as we search for the Holy Grail, discovering mystic symbols, sites, and hidden signs. (Attendees should make sure they have charged their mobile phones up for the day – we will issue a reminder beforehand.) Family and friends are welcome. It is a total of 5 kilometres and we shall have a pub stop half-way round. There is an optional meal at the end. To help us to finalise the booking the closing date for entry is Thursday 29th August. Tickets: £20 plus food and drink (£5 goes to the the Chartered Accountants' Livery Charity) Time: 2pm-5.30pm (including a stop halfway) Date: Saturday 31 August Location: Temple Bar in Paternoster Square, by St. Paul's Cathedral Please book online where possible. If unable to book online, please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org