Every 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
This year we have obtained special permission to hold our Carol Service once again at the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vinicula within the grounds of the Tower of London. Those who attended last year will recall the spectacular festive lighting of the Tower grounds and the stunning history of this small chapel, which contains the tombs of many notable figures, including three executed Queens of England: Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard and Lady Jane Grey, as well as the remains of St Thomas More and St John Fisher. The service will take place in the early evening and will be followed by drinks and canapés at the nearby Bakers Hall, the home of the second-oldest City Guild. For this year's Carol Service, the Chartered Accountants are joining with a fellow-member of the Financial Services Group of Liveries, the Insurers Company. After the service, Members and their guests can either leave for home, or walk to Bakers' Hall, just a few minutes away, for festive canapés and drinks Carol Service in the Chapel Royal in the Tower of London 6.30pm Drinks and Canapés at Bakers' Hall 7.30pm This is an event at which guests (including children) are most welcome. Dress: smart day wear, and given that the Tower is always cold in December - coats, hats and gloves are advisable! Tickets: £70 Please book online where possible; If unable to, then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org
On Mondays, lunch is available in Ironmongers' Hall to members of all Livery Companies and their guests, and the Master invites you to join him there on Monday 26 January! You can enjoy pre-lunch drinks in the Drawing Room before making your way to your table. The bar is available from 12.30pm and lunch is served from 1pm. Reservations must be made in advance by no later than the Tuesday beforehand. Please book using the button below, or contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org Three-course lunch (no drinks) will be £63 per person. Our selection of modestly priced wines, beer and soft drinks will also be available. All our food is British and much of it sourced locally. Please see below the menu, and make sure you select your choices when booking Dress code: Smart casual
Introduction: Justice underpins our freedoms, our economy, and our civic life. Yet our systems are under pressure—underfunded, overstretched, and outdated. The Justice for All Series provides a platform to confront this reality with honesty and ambition. Conceived by Alderman Robert Hughes-Penney, Sheriff of the City of London (2025–26), and hosted at the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey), this five-part series brings together those in a position to ask hard questions—and propose evidence-based solutions. Framed around the anniversaries of Magna Carta (1225) and UN Sustainable Development Goal 16, the series does not seek consensus, but clarity: What does a just society require today? Who must act? And what will it cost us if we do not? For full details and bookings please click here: Home - Justice for All Series
This is an incredible opportunity to see the London Coliseum in a way you haven't before! The event will start at 6pm with an exclusive tour of the London Coliseum front of house spaces and auditorium, learning about the history of the building and seeing the beautiful architecture up-close. At 6:30pm guests will make our way to the Sky Bar Boardroom, where drinks and finger food will be served. Guests will be asked to take their seats in the Upper Circle at approximately 7:20pm, ready for a 7:30pm curtain up. During the 20 minute interval, guests will return to the Sky Bar Boardroom for further drinks, before settling in for the second act. The curtain will come down at approximately 9:45pm, after which guests can collect their belongings from the Sky Bar Boardroom and depart. The performance will last around 2 hours 15 minutes. Love isn’t always smooth sailing One of Gilbert & Sullivan‘s most beloved works, HMS Pinafore tells a classic tale of a forbidden love, and the troubles that must be overcome before our hero and heroine can be together. All aboard HMS Pinafore for this hilarious revival of Gilbert & Sullivan’s nautical love triangle. Join Captain Corcoran and his daughter Josephine as she faces a battle between duty and love on the high seas. While her father makes plans for her to tie the knot with the suitably ranked First Lord of the Admiralty, Josephine has romantic ideas of her own. And after falling for lowly deckhand Ralph, the loved-up pair make plans to elope. That is, until a surprise revelation rocks the boat. More details of the ENO's HMS Pinafore can be found HERE Or read the ENO's Introduction to HMS Pinafore HERE If you like your operas to have a bit of tongue-in-cheek humour, you’ll love HMS...
This year's Winter Dinner will take place in the incredible Fishmongers' Hall on Tuesday 17 February. The Fishmongers Company is one of the oldest and most ancient Livery Companies of the City of London, one of the “Great Twelve”. The company has stood on banks of the River Thames for over 700 years and still plays a leading role in upholding standards in the trading of fish and shellfish. The Hall, the third in the company’s history, was completed in 1835 and restored after war damage in 1954. It is widely considered to be one of the City’s finest, with its dramatic use of Portland stone and Devon granite, and its imposing views over the Thames. Our speaker will be the highly respected Roger Lewis, whose highly successful entrepreneurial career encompasses the worlds of media, sport, charity and the military. We shall also be welcoming several of our military affiliates on the night. Tickets: £160 Please use the button below to book where possible. If you are unable to book online, then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org Time: Drinks - 6.30pm Dinner - 7pm Carriages - 10.30pm Date: Tuesday 17 February 2026 Location: Fishmongers' Hall
Secrets of The Magic Circle An unforgettable interactive show at London's home of magic Can you keep a secret? The Magic Circle can - in fact, it’s part of the job. For over 120 years, their headquarters in central London have been the hidden home of the world’s greatest magicians: a place where secrets are shared, guarded, and brought to life. In Secrets of The Magic Circle, you're invited to explore every corner of the historic building where you’ll meet some of their most amazing members. From intimate sleight-of-hand in the clubroom to a spectacular magical finale in their theatre, you’ll witness (and maybe even take part in!) every facet of this mysterious art form. Tickets: £49.50 Time: 2pm-4.30pm Location: The Magic Circle 12 Stephenson Way, Euston, London, NW1 2HD
If you like gin, this is the event for you! Whitley Neill Gin’s home is at the multi award-winning City of London Distillery. It is the first, and still the only, gin distillery in the City of London in 200 years. Whitley Neill gin’s premium handcrafted artisanal gin range, can trace its heritage back to 1762. The Tour: After a warm welcome and meeting your guide, you'll hear the fascinating story of gin in London; from the Gin Craze forward to the current day. You'll then go on to learn about the processes and techniques used to distil the award-winning gins and introduce you to the wonderful hard-working copper stills. Finally, your guide will take you through a 4-flight gin tasting with more expert gin-formation! Often referred to as a hidden treasure, the bar at the City of London Distillery, is a cocktail bar that overlooks the striking copper stills of the distillery. The faint aroma of gin that hangs in the air all adds to the bar’s unique atmosphere. The perfect place to end the evening! Tickets: £28 Please use the button below to book where possible. If you are unable to book online, then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org Date: Tuesday 3 March 2026 Time: 6pm
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 annual service held at St Paul's 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. Lunch following the United Guilds' Service - Stationers' Hall 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, 20 March 2026. 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. 10.45am - all ticket holders must be seated 11.15am - service starts 12.15pm - service finishes 12.30pm - drinks 1pm - lunch Tickets: Access to the service is free of charge, but please reserve your place below as each Company is allocated a limited number of tickets. Lunch at Stationers' Hall is £86.50 Please book below where possible. If unable to book online then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org
This year's Common Hall (AGM) will take place in Chartered Accountants' Hall before the Spring Dinner at Grocers' Hall. All Liverymen are invited to attend this meeting at 5.30pm, before rejoining their guests for drinks and dinner from 6.30pm. This year's meeting will be held at Chartered Accountants' Hall and the Spring Dinner will follow at Grocers' Hall. Please note the two locations. Grocers' Hall will be open for guests and a cloakroom from 5pm and is a five-minute walk from Chartered Accountants' Hall. More details will be available shortly
The Spring Dinner follows Common Hall (AGM) and is open to all members and guests. Save the date! More details to follow
The 371st Festival Service and Dinner will be held on Tuesday 12 May 2026. The Festival is a unique and extraordinary event. It celebrates the work of the Trust and the clergy households we serve, with our generous supporters. The Service at St Paul's Cathedral (5pm) is one of the oldest choral music events in the world, and brings together three of the UK’s finest cathedral choirs. Tickets to the Service are free. More details to follow - bookings are expected to open by the end of January
This year's Annual Banquet will take place on Monday 15 June at Mansion House. All members and guests are welcome. More details to follow
Tickets: £31.50
Save the date! This year's Master's Weekend will take place in Winchester on 10-12 July. More details to follow