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Mayoral Election and Lunch 2025

Guildhall Club Guildhall Club, Guildhall West Wing, Gresham St, London, London, United Kingdom

After the historic ceremony of the Mayoral Election during the morning, the Master invites Company Members and their guests, along with some FSG Masters and their Clerks, to join him upstairs in the Guildhall Club for a private Drinks Reception and Lunch. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy drinks out on the roof terrace before moving into the Aldermen’s Dining Room for lunch. At the Shrieval Election Day Lunch, we heard from former Sheriff Andrew Marsden about what happens behind the scenes, between when Sheriffs are elected and the day they take office. It was very revealing and clearly quite a scramble! We are following the same plan at this September's Mayoral Election Day Lunch, when our Guest of Honour will be former Lord Mayor, Sir David Wootton, who will explain how the year leading up to their entry into Mansion House, typically unfolds for an incoming Lord Mayor. David is an excellent speaker and like Andrew did, has agreed to take questions, under the Chatham House Rule. After lunch, guests are welcome to move back out onto the roof terrace to view the events going on in the square below. 11.30am - Coffee 11.45am - All attending the Election Ceremony must be seated 12noon - Mayoral Election Ceremony 1pm - Drinks in the Aldermen's Dining Room 1.30pm - Lunch in the Aldermen's Dining Room Dress code: Morning dress or lounge suit for men and smart day wear for ladies. Tickets: £99 Please book below where possible  

£99

Visit to the UK’s only working Swordsmithy – Sold Out

Pooley Sword Highdown House, Shoreham Airport, West Sussex

Pooley Swords, run by Robert Pooley, who was our speaker at the House of Commons, is the only working smithy in the country. The specialists there make and maintain pretty much all these edged weapons in existence in the UK today. Recently, they made two ceremonial swords for us - one for Special Forces Support Group and then just this month, one for our new RAF Affiliated Unit, the RAF Regiment's elite No. II Squadron. Robert and his team have kindly invited six of us to go down and see them working. The visit will encompass the design studio, the manufacturing facility, where the blades and pommels are made, and then the etching and finishing department, where those customers who wish, can have their swords turned into steel works of art. Because of the nature of the smithy, there are only six places on the tour, and one of those has already gone. We are due at Pooley's at 2pm, so those who wish, can join me at noon for a lunch in the nearby Enzo Fiore Italian Restaurant (6/7 Queensway, Lancing, BN15 9AY), which is well-regarded locally, and less than a mile away. (We will share the meal cost between us on the day.) There is parking at both locations. Dress is smart casual and this should be a fascinating tour of the only smithy in our country still practising this ancient craft.

£70

Behind the scenes at Holborn Tube Station – Two returns available

Holborn Underground Station Corner of Gate Street & Kingsway, London

For something slightly different, a party of just nine members and guests will meet at the famous Holborn Tube Station at 10.55am on Wednesday, 8th October, before stepping through a concealed door into the third of the station that's been hidden for 30 years. Originally opened in 1906 as a complex of four platforms to serve the Piccadilly line, Holborn played a pivotal role in transforming the surrounding area from a place of ill repute into a prime business district. Our guide will show us the secret corridors, two disused platforms of the Aldwych branch, the Aldwych crossover, and the tracks that lead to the now-closed Aldwych Tube station. We will also discover how the disused parts of the station have been put to surprising uses over the years, from scientific laboratories, to wartime shelters for staff and even a model rail club. Holborn's hidden spaces have also been the backdrop to notable music videos and films, including Aqua’s Turn Back Time and the recent Superman. The tour will last about an hour and a half and we will then repair to the nearby, award-winning Isolabella Restaurant, for a light lunch. (We'll split the bill on the day). Places cost £49 each and dress is entirely casual. Comfy walking shoes are advisable, and although we will not be covering huge distances, this event is not really suitable for those with mobility issues.

£49

Installation Dinner 2025

Ironmongers' Hall Off Shaftesbury Place, London, United Kingdom

This year's Installation Dinner will be held at Ironmongers' Hall on Tuesday 14 October 2025. Ironmongers' Hall is home to one of the Great Twelve Livery companies and is acknowledged as one of the finest livery halls in the City of London. This event is to celebrate the Installation of Vince O'Brien as Master, as well as Sally Orton as Senior Warden and Malcolm Bacchus as Junior Warden. Our guest speaker for this event will be Ian Simm, who is the Founder and Chief Executive of Impax Asset Management Group plc, one of the world’s leading investment managers dedicated to investing in the transition to a more sustainable economy. He is a member of the UK government’s Net Zero Council, which provides strategic leadership to support delivery of the government’s low carbon objectives, and its Net Zero Innovation Board, which provides strategic oversight of public sector funding of energy innovation programmes. Tickets: £155 Dress: Black Tie or Livery Uniform, with Badges and Decorations Time: 6.30pm Drinks Reception 7pm Dinner 10.30pm Carriages Please book online below where possible: If you have are unable to book online, please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org or 07828 554967

FSG Pub Takeover – October 2025

The Hand and Shears 1 Middle Street, Barbican, London

Following on from our two successful events last year, the Financial Services Group of Liveries (FSG) will be holding another Pub takeover on Monday 27 October at 1800 until late at The Hand and Shears pub, 1 Middle Street,  EC1A 7JH.  There is no charge and no booking, just turn up, buy your drinks and interact with colleagues and friends from the 16 different Livery companies that make up the Financial Services Group. It would be great to have about 10+ from every FSG company to make the evening a roaring success, so please share with other members, and encourage especially young members to come along. This event is being organised by the Information Technologists and any queries should be directed to Rob Wirszycz at rob@wirszycz.com

Frameless Immersive Art Experience and Lunch

Frameless 6 Marble Arch, London

Travel on a mind-bending journey as mirrors and clever projection take you beyond the boundaries of reality. Surreal, otherworldly and dreamlike, this gallery will envelope you in the strange and extraordinary. 42 MASTERPIECES, 4 GALLERIES FRAMELESS is redefining the experiential immersive art world. Situated in Marble Arch, we are the largest permanent multi-sensory experience in the UK. FRAMELESS features four galleries and showcases some of the world’s greatest works of art presented in ways never seen before. Where art breaks free. EXPLORE OUR GALLERIES Step inside art itself as you travel through four distinct, immersive galleries, featuring iconic masterpieces from some of the world’s greatest artists; Kandinsky, Monet, Dali, Van Gogh, Canaletto, Rembrandt and Klimt to name a few. Throughout the centuries, artists have captured the complexity of our world with paint. They have filled canvases with astonishing landscapes, alternate realities, sublime colour and ultimate purity – seeking to express the very essence of humanity. Today, technology allows us to get closer to these masterpieces than ever before. Step beyond the frame and be immersed in the astonishing worlds these artists have created. Travel through time and space to experience every brushstroke with all your senses. Location: Frameless Immersive Art Experience, Marble Arch Time: 11am - Frameless 1pm - Lunch Tickets: £35 Frameless ticket - lunch will be covered individually afterwards Lunch is booked at the Grazing Goat, Marylebone which is a 5 minute walk away. Please book online where possible. If you have any problems or questions then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org or 07828 554967

Help Musicians’ Festival of St Cecilia 2025 and Lunch

Westminster Abbey 20 Deans Yard, Westminster, London, United Kingdom

Help Musicians’ annual celebration of music Join us for this year’s Festival of St Cecilia, a celebration that honours St Cecilia, the patroness of music, and the musicians who enrich our lives. This year, the service will be held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 19 November at 11:00 am, followed by an optional lunch in the private dining room at The Ivy, Victoria. Under the expert direction of Andrew Nethsingha, Director of Music at Westminster Abbey the combined choirs of Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Westminster Cathedral will reunite to perform once again. This years’ service will feature the premiere of a specially created anthem by Piers Connor Kennedy, along with a special performance to be confirmed at a later date. Help Musicians relies on vital funds to support musicians across the UK. While tickets to the service are complimentary, we warmly encourage guests to make a donation when booking. 100% of every donation will directly support the thousands of musicians who need our help every year. We hope you will be able to join us for this special occasion. Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025 Service: 11am – 12noon Lunch: 12.30pm (The Ivy, Victoria) £80

Economic Outlook from the Bank of England with Lunch

Guildhall Club Guildhall Club, Guildhall West Wing, Gresham St, London, London, United Kingdom

THE CURRENT ECONOMIC OUTLOOK – The view from the Bank of England Speaker Rob Elder – Bank of England Agent Rob is responsible for the Bank’s liaison with the London business community, and has a good insight into how interest rates are set by the Bank, and the views of business. We are delighted to welcome Rob Elder back once again, to speak to a small number of us, strictly under the Chatham House Rule, to give the Bank of England’s view on the economic year ahead. Date: Tuesday 25 November Time: 1.15pm - 3.30pm (incl Q&A) Location: Member's Private Dining Room, the Guildhall Club Tickets: £79 to include a two-course lunch and a glass of wine

Champagne Tour of the London Library

The London Library 14 St James's Square, London

The London Library has stood on the corner of St James’s Square since 1845 and is one of the oldest lending libraries in the world, with over 1,000,000 books available to members. Incredibly most of these books are held on site in the original purpose-built metal ‘stacks’. Our Court Assistant Steven Whitaker is a trustee of the library and has arranged a private tour on 4 December 2025. We will begin at 6pm with a glass or two of champagne in the famous Issue Hall before embarking at 6.30pm on a tour that covers all the major parts of the library, including the beautiful Reading Room, well-known to many literary greats over the years including Dickens, Thackeray, Forster and TS Eliot (who became President of the library in 1952). Today’s President is Helena Bonham-Carter. All areas of the tour are accessible by lift, but there will also be a chance to ‘climb’ the stacks, for those wanting to explore the hidden depths of the library. We will end with the chance to see a few of the most notable books in the library, hand-picked by the Head of Collections. The tour is scheduled to finish at 7.30pm allowing you time to head off to dinner – or to Christmas parties! Time: 6pm: Champagne 6.30pm: Tour 7.30pm: Finish Date: Thursday 4 December Tickets: £50 (max. 4 per person)      

Guildhall Christmas Market 2025 – supporting the Red Cross

Guildhall Gresham Street, London, United Kingdom

The market will be open on the evening of Monday 8 December 2025, with a gala drinks reception, and providing early access to all of the commercial and Livery stalls. The stalls will continue trading all day on Tuesday 9 December 2025. Founded in 1961, the Guildhall Christmas Market is one of the largest fundraising event for the British Red Cross and one of London’s most successful Christmas Markets. It is a biennial event. The gothic splendour of the Guildhall provides a truly atmospheric and memorable venue for this special event. The 2023 market raised over £135,000 for the work of the British Red Cross supporting people in crisis. The Chartered Accountants' Livery have been asked to provide a team to collect and count the cash taken by Livery stalls. If you are interested in volunteering some time during the market, then please let Vicky Andrew millcove1912@gmail.com and John Spencer john@connorspencer.com know your availability. Early bird tickets are now live until September 2025 for the exclusive opening night and dining options on market day, with £5 off general sale prices. General sale tickets for the market day are £7 each and will go on sale in September 2025.

Carol Service 2025

Tower of London St Katherine's & Wapping, London, United Kingdom

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  

Ironmongers’ Monday Lunch Club

Ironmongers' Hall Off Shaftesbury Place, London, United Kingdom

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

Event Series FSG invitation – Justice for All Series

FSG invitation – Justice for All Series

Central Criminal Court The, Old Bailey, London

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

Master’s Evening with the English National Opera – HMS Pinafore, tour and drinks

London Coliseum St Martin's Lane, London

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...

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Winter Dinner 2026

Fishmongers' Hall London Bridge, London

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

Magic Circle 12 Stephenson Way, Euston, London

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

Britannia Heritage Trust Dinner – BRNC

Britannia Royal Naval College College Way, Dartmouth, Devon, United Kingdom

Dr. Jane Harrold, curator of the Britania Museum and a member of the newly formed Britannia Heritage Trust, extends an invitation to the Heritage Trust Dinner, held at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, on Saturday 14th March 2026. The Heritage Trust was formed to build upon the Museum Trust, with the intention of providing long-term stability and cultural protection to the heritage and historical aspects of the Naval College. The College building has stood on this site for over 120 years, and as such comes with significant history and tradition which we consider significantly worthy of preservation. The dinner you are invited to will take place in the Senior Gun Room, one of the most prestigious and visually impressive rooms in the establishment. Tickets: expected to be in the range of £90-£100 To book please use the military point of contact, Lt Dominic Le Feuvre-Raeyen RN, at dominic.lefeuvre-raeyen100@mod.gov.uk Please make any dietary or access requirements known when requesting your tickets. Dress: Black tie. If you have any queries about the dress code or other considerations for the dinner, please use the contact above.

United Guilds’ Service 2026 and Lunch

St Paul's Cathedral and Stationers' Hall

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

Butchers’ Company’s Carvery Lunch

Butchers' Hall 87 Bartholomew Close, London, United Kingdom

Welcome glass of sparkling | Three Course Carvery Lunch | Optional selection of British Cheese Held once a month in the historic Great Hall at 87 Barts Close, The Butchers’ Company’s Carvery Lunch offers a timeless three-course dining experience. Be greeted with a warm welcome to Butchers' Hall by the Master of the Company and a glass of sparkling wine, before being called to lunch in the Great Hall. Enjoy a moorish seasonal starter before enjoying the star of the show, our signature carvery which celebrates the craft of butchery, with hand selected, traditionally aged roast beef, served with traditional trimmings and freshly prepared seasonal vegetables.  Conclude your meal with a traditional dessert, or add on a selection of British cheeses. A well rounded selection of wine will be available to purchase on the day. Itinerary 12:15 pm Welcomed to Butchers Hall with a glass of sparkling wine in the reception. 1:00 pm Call for luncheon in the Great Hall - Three Course Carvery served 3.00 pm Lunch draws to a close. 3.30 pm Depart Butchers Hall Please note: Carvery Luncheons are open to all. We kindly request that guests attend in smart business attire for this event. We are happy to accommodate all dietary requirements. This event requires a minimum number of guests to proceed. Should this not be met, a refund will be offered or an alternate date arranged. Tickets: £78   Please book online where possible; if unable to, then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org

Jack and the Beanstalk – Livery Invitation

Brick Lane Music Hall 443 North Woolwich Road, London

The team at Brick Lane Music Hall is extending an invitation to members of the Livery Companies of the City of London to join them for a special performance this spring. For the first time, Brick Lane Music Hall will be presenting an Easter pantomime created especially for families, and we would love to welcome Livery Company members, along with their families, to share in the fun. On Saturday 28th March, we will be staging Jack and the Beanstalk – An Easter Family Panto Extravaganza, a lively and joyful show filled with music, comedy, audience participation and all the larger-than-life characters that make traditional British pantomime such a beloved part of our theatrical heritage. Pantomime holds a very special place here at Brick Lane Music Hall. Our annual pantomime for grown-ups has become one of the highlights of the year, celebrating the colourful and mischievous spirit of British Music Hall. In 2025 we were honoured with a Special Award from the UK Pantomime Association for Upholding Pantomime History, Tradition and Heritage, and our productions have also received multiple Fringe Award nominations and glowing five-star reviews. This new family-friendly version of Jack and the Beanstalk has been created to introduce younger audiences to the joy of live theatre. For many children, pantomime is their very first theatre experience, and those magical memories can last a lifetime. We would be delighted to welcome members of the Livery community and their families to share in the laughter, fun and festive spirit of this special performance. Jack and the Beanstalk – An Easter Family Panto Extravaganza Saturday 28th March Doors Open: 4:45pm Show Starts: 5:30pm Ends: Approximately 7:30pm Tickets: Under 16s (accompanied by an adult): £15 Adults: £25 If you would like to join us, please call the Box Office on 020 7511 6655 to reserve seats. This performance is show-only,...

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Event Series Inter-Livery Golf

Inter-Livery Golf – open to all!

We have a core base of over 20 active members, including our current Master, but anyone who is a member of our Livery Company is a de facto member of the Golf Society with no additional subscription. If any member is interested they simply have to express their interest to Paul Druckman on paul.druckman@gmail.com and indicate which fixtures they may be able to play during the season. Paul can provide more details and welcome you with open arms! Our fixtures are open to all members of our Company. The golf clubs we play are some of the best in the country, with a strong southern England bias I am afraid. They are a mixture of matches against other Livery Companies and within events run by a Livery Company but with teams from multiple Companies. Our internal competition is played at Royal Wimbledon on 7th September with only our Livery Company members, a joyous occasion attended by many for the Gardener Challenge Bowls presented by Kenneth Gardener (Senior Past Master) every year. Please see full fixture list below: Tandridge - Match v CAGS - 9 April 2026 - Match 4BBB Ashridge - Horners' Inter Livery Golf - 10 June 2026 - Team 4BBB London Club - Pewterers Challenge - 26 June 2026 - Better Ball Pairs Verulam - Marketors Ryder Cup - 6 July 2026 - Team 4BBB Porters Park - IT Livery - 20th July 2026 - Team 4BBB Woking - Match v City Livery Club - 31 July 2026 - Match 4BBB Royal Wimbledon - Gardener Challenge Bowls - 7 September 2026 - Drawn Pairs

The Big Curry Lunch 2026

Guildhall Gresham Street, London, United Kingdom

The 19th Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch will take place on Thursday the 16th of April 2026. The Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch brings together over 1,650 leaders and decision makers from across all sectors of the City of London and beyond. The Lunch is hosted by the Lady Mayor and Lady Mayor's Consort and is attended by a Royal Guest of Honour each year. Since the inception of the Lunch in 2008, they have distributed over £4.2 million to support the veterans of His Majesty's Armed Forces. You can also support the Lunch by entering the Battle of Britain Prize Draw or buying the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Masala sauce. 11:45 - The Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch officially opens its doors. Guests with Individual Tickets enter Guildhall via the Basinghall Street Entrance.  In the Old Library, we have a Free Bar serving wine, beer, and soft drinks. We also have a Pol Roger Champagne Bar and a Cocktail Bar. Lunch is served in the spectacular Great Hall. There are three lunch sittings: 12:30; 13:15; 14:00. When booking your ticket(s), please select your sitting time. Lunch is served buffet-style with unreserved seating, allowing you to mingle freely with guests. We offer meat, vegetarian, vegan, pescetarian, and gluten-free options. After your meal, enjoy coffee, chocolates, and dessert, which are served in the Old Library and Livery Hall. For full details ans tickets please click here: https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/lordmayors

Financial Services Group Business Breakfast

Financial Services Group Business Breakfast 21 April 2026, 8.30am - 10.30am Hopper Room, Lloyds Lab, One Lime Street, London EC3M 7HA Exploring the Insurance Sector’s Role as the City’s Economic Engine Join the Financial Services Group (FSG) of Livery Companies for a high-level briefing on the current trajectory of the UK’s financial landscape. This session focuses on the critical role of the Risk and Protection sectors—the essential "oil" ensuring the City’s economic engine operates at peak efficiency. Event overview Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026 Time: 8.30am - 10.30am Venue: Hopper Room, Lloyds Lab, One Lime Street, London EC3M 7HA Register by 5pm on Tuesday 14 April. Free to attend The Economic Context The City of London’s recent benchmarking report, Our Global Offer to Business 2026 , underscores the massive scale of our sector: National Impact: Finance and Professional Services contribute £307 billion annually to the UK economy. GDP Contribution: This represents 12% of total UK GDP . Sector Dominance: Supporting data from the London Market Group (LMG) reveals that the London specialty insurance market now accounts for 37% of the City of London’s GDP , a significant increase from 23% in 2018. Keynote speaker: Graham Walsh Director of Campaigns, London Market Group (LMG) Graham Walsh brings extensive expertise in (re)insurance modelling and policy, having previously served in the insurance strategy team at Deloitte and as the cyber insurance policy lead at the ABI . During this session, he will: Highlight the sector's evolution and key achievements over the past decade. Identify the tailwinds driving continued growth and the cautionary headwinds to monitor. Provide an exclusive preview of the inaugural London Risk Week, scheduled for the week of 11th May.   About the Financial Services Group (FSG) The FSG represents 16 Livery Companies dedicated to supporting the financial and business services...

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Common Hall (AGM)

Chartered Accountants’ Hall One Moorgate Place, London, United Kingdom

This year's Common Hall (AGM) will take place in Chartered Accountants' Hall before the Spring Dinner at Grocers' Hall. All Members are invited to attend this meeting at 5pm, but please be aware, that only Liverymen can vote. This year's meeting will be held at Chartered Accountants' Hall and the Spring Dinner will follow at Grocers' Hall. Please book for Common Hall here: https://accountantslivery.wufoo.com/forms/q1hk9m0z0l8cv01/ If you are unable to attend, but still wish to votre, you can complete the online Proxy Form here: https://accountantslivery.wufoo.com/forms/qpx0apr0bzqetb/ Please note the two locations. Grocers' Hall will be open for guests and a cloakroom from 4.30pm and is a five-minute walk from Chartered Accountants' Hall.

Spring Dinner 2026

You are all invited to dinner in the historic Grocers' Hall on Tuesday 21 April 2026.   This year's dinner will have a Charity focus, and after dinner, you will hear from Donna Beetham. Donna has led fundraising at City Harvest for 2.5 years, drawing on 16 years of fundraising leadership experience with national and international charities. She began her third-sector career at global pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline, where she managed UK charitable giving and partnerships. Donna has raised millions for worthwhile causes over the years and is incredibly proud to have been part of the Livery Food Initiative. All members, guests, and potential members are encouraged to book!   Tickets: £154 Please book below where possible. If unable to book online, please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org Location: Grocers' Hall  Common Hall (AGM) takes place at Chartered Accountants' Hall beforehand Time: 6.30pm Drinks 7pm Dinner 10.30pm Carriages Dress: Black Tie or Livery uniform with badges

Church Street Brewery Tour and visit to Bletchley Park

Church Street Brewery Shoulder of Mutton, Church Street, Little Horwood, Milton Keynes,

A visit to Church Street Brewery and Bletchley Park nearby. The group will meet at Bletchley Park at 10.30am on May 9th 2026 and have until 1pm to tour around the facilities. The tickets for the visit are £28.75 for adults (reduced to £26.25 for those over 65) and the tickets then allow for further free visits for a year. Please book tickets for Bletchley Park directly HERE Entry to Bletchley will not be included in your booking for the brewery At 1pm we then leave there and go to Church Street Brewery nearby (about 7 miles and 15 minutes distance), of which Court Assistant Miles Hedges is a part owner, where we can tour the brewery, obtain some beer (other refreshments are available) and eat a ploughman's lunch all for £23 each! Maximum number of attendees 18. For those travelling by car, the relevant addresses are as follows: Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, MK3 6DS; Church Street Brewery is located at the Shoulder of Mutton, Church Street, Little Horwood, Milton Keynes, MK17 0PF. Brewery Tour, Tasting and Lunch tickets: £23 Please book below where possible. Please book tickets for Bletchley Park directly HERE If unable to book online, then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org

Clergy Support Trust Festival 2026

St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Churchyard, London, United Kingdom

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.

Cyber Essential for Charities, Thursday 21 May, 8.30am – 4.30pm

WCIT Hall

One-day seminar focused on strengthening cyber resilience in charities Join the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists Security Panel on Thursday 21 May for an in- person seminar focused on strengthening cyber resilience in charities, bringing together regulators and experts to align technical security with board-level governance and compliance. Relevant for anyone who sits on a Charity Board or provides IT services to a Charity. An all-star line up from the Charity Commission for England and Wales, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and the Cyber Resilience Centre for London (LondonCRC). More information and tickets (£25) through Eventbrite.

The Livery Choir – Fauré and Vivaldi

All Hallows by the Tower Byward Street, London

The inaugural performance of The Livery Choir, comprised of members from across the City's Livery Companies and Ward Clubs, will take place in All Hallows By The Tower church on Thursday 21st May at 7.30pm to perform the Fauré Requiem and Vivaldi Gloria. CLICK HERE for the flyer that can be shared. There are a variety of bars and restaurants around the church, making it an easy destination for a music-centred social occasion. For any questions, including additional singers wishing to participate, please contact liverychoir@gmail.com BOOK TICKETS on Eventbrite

Livery Shooting Day – register your interest

Bisley Ranges King's Way, Bisley Cp Rd, Brookwood, Woking, United Kingdom

If you are interested in the below, then please contact Giles Murphy giles.murphy@btinternet.com  

Shrieval Reflections: David Chalk and Alderman Gregory Jones KC (2024-2025)

Shrieval Reflections 2026 - Friday 29 May 2026 A trusted space for civic reflection, meaningful conversation, and connection in the heart of the City. Following the inaugural Shrieval Reflections in 2024, we gather again in 2026 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s for an evening of insight, conversation, and shared civic experience. The evening begins with a reception at Sabine Rooftop Bar, overlooking St Paul’s Cathedral, before moving into the main programme in the Wren Suite at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s. At the heart of the evening are reflections from two Immediate Past Sheriffs of the City of London. David Chalk and Alderman Gregory Jones KC will reflect on their 2024–2025 shrieval year, sharing insight into service, stewardship, justice, ceremony, and the lived experience of representing the City at home and abroad. The evening will open with an address from Alderman Vincent Keaveny CBE and will conclude with closing reflections from Lady Lucy French, CEO of Fleet Street Quarter, bringing the conversation to a thoughtful close. Venue & Location Reception: Sabine Rooftop Bar 10 Godliman Street London EC4V 5AJ Main programme: The Wren Suite, Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s The Sabine entrance is located on Carter Lane and will be clearly signposted on arrival. 17:30 – Doors Open | Reception at Sabine (St Paul’s view) 18:30 – Guests Gather 18:45 – Guests Seated | A gentle call to move to the Wren Suite 18:50 – Founder’s Welcome – Christopher Seow 18:55 – Opening Address – Alderman Vincent Keaveny CBE 19:00 – Reflections – David Chalk & Alderman Gregory Jones KC 19:30 – Live Q&A 20:00 – Closing Thanks – Christopher Seow 20:05 – Closing Remarks – Lady Lucy French, Fleet Street Quarter 20:10 – Drinks Reception with Bowl Food & Networking 21:30 – Carriages   Tickets and further details are available here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/reflectionsofthelordmayor/2093156

The Two Mile Revolution – City ‘Treasure Hunt’ Walk

Get your teams ready for a bit of competition round the City! “The Two Mile Revolution” You will journey from Temple Bar Memorial to Threadneedle Street along the route where the most significant moments in medieval London unfolded. Using observation, deduction and a little research you will uncover clues connected to the Knights Templar and the Barons’ War, moving through streets where rebels, crusading knights, merchants and kings once competed for power. Each team will divide the roles of navigator, clue-master and visual spotter, working together to solve forty challenges hidden along the two mile route. The aim is to get the most points along the way to become the winning team! Scores will be counted up at the end, and the winner revealed while you enjoy drinks and canapés at the Nationwide entertaining space overlooking the City.   Tickets: £50 To include the walk, question sheets, and rooftop drinks & canapés You do not have the enter a team - if you book solo or as a two or three, you will be combined with other into a team for the walk and competition. Time: Meet at 5.30pm - teams will be set up a start times staggered  

Annual Banquet 2026

Mansion House Walbrook, London, United Kingdom

Join us at this spectacular venue for dinner, drinks and entertainment! All members and guests are welcome! We are delighted to announce that our speaker for the Annual Banquet at Mansion House on 15 June will be HSBC Group CFO Pam Kaur.  Skills and experience: Pam has extensive global banking experience, gained over an almost 40-year career with a number of global financial institutions. She has performed many senior roles in audit, business, compliance, finance and risk management. Career: Pam was appointed Group CFO on 1 January 2025. Prior to this, she served as Group Chief Risk Officer from January 2020 and assumed responsibility for Compliance in June 2021. She served as Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer until December 2024. Prior to joining HSBC in April 2013 as Group Head of Internal Audit, Pam held several senior positions including Global Head of Group Audit for Deutsche Bank; Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Restructuring and Risk Division for Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc; Group Head of Compliance and AntiMoney Laundering for Lloyds TSB; and Chief Compliance Officer for Citigroup International. Pam previously served as a non-executive Director of Centrica plc and Aberdeen Group plc. Pam has an MBA in Finance, and a BCom (Hons) from Panjab University in India, and is a Fellow member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. She currently serves as a non-executive Director of the Group’s subsidiary, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. Attendees will also enjoy music from the London Banqueting Ensemble, including the magical Post Horn Gallop! With regular performances in London's top venues including Mansion House, The Guildhall, Grosvenor House and the Dorchester Hotel, the LBE Salon Orchestra has a firmly established reputation as the leading dinner orchestra in the UK. 6.15pm - Drinks Reception 6.45pm...

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Shrieval Election Day and Lunch

Guildhall Club Guildhall Club, Guildhall West Wing, Gresham St, London, London, United Kingdom

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. from 10.45am - Coffee 11.45am - All attending the Election Ceremony must be seated 12noon - Shrieval Election Ceremony 1pm - Drinks in the Aldermen's Dining Room 1.30pm - Lunch in the Aldermen's Dining Room 3pm - Watch the ceremony in Guildhall Yard from the balcony 3.30pm - Finish Dress: lounge suit or smart day wear Tickets: £95, for Drinks Reception and Lunch  

Interlivery Golf Croquet – register your interest

Sussex County Croquet Club Victoria Road, Southwick

The Interlivery Golf Croquet Competition will be held this year on Saturday 27 June 2026 at Southwick near Brighton, commencing at 9:30am for 10:00am. Many of you will remember that we won the trophy last year - Jonathan Grosvenor and Lynn Pearcy doing an excellent job - and the Chartered Accountants' Company is taking a team again this year. We have a full team for this year based on past players and those who were reserves last year. We would still welcome more members who would like to play, but standing as reserves for this year. If you are interested, please reply by email. If you have a croquet handicap (golf or association) do include that in your email. Experience of golf croquet is not a requirement though for the competition as there is a short training session before the competition itself begins. The day is great fun and the Southwick Croquet Club, our hosts, provide lunch and afternoon tea and there is also a pay bar. The day usually finishes around 4:00pm. We do already have a full team for the current year (unless the team captain breaks a leg as he did last year) but we would really welcome supporters to come along, cheer, have a drink at the bar and meet the members from our own and other liveries. There are limited places for guests for lunch (at £60 per head) but these have to booked in advance. Again, let us know if you would like to come and watch. Finally, if croquet appeals but you don't want put your name forward for the team - and there are limited places - or even know little about it and would like to learn - still let us know and we could think about a smaller internal friendly...

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FSG: Annual Lecture “Are ethics good for business?”

Financial Services Group Annual Lecture 30 June 2026, 6pm - 9pm AutogenAI, 123 Pentonville Road, N1 9LG Are ethics good for business? Join the Financial Services Group (FSG) of Livery Companies for an evening of insight and networking. There’s rarely a day when artificial intelligence isn’t in the headlines and much of the debate centres on ethics. So we’re delighted that one of the UK’s fastest growing AI companies, AutogenAI, is hosting this event at their Pentonville Road offices. Following a welcome from our hosts AutogenAI and FSG Chairman Mark Huxley, Pablo Lloyd OBE will deliver a lecture on ‘Are ethics good for business’. There will then be a panel session and audience Q&A. Drinks, canapés and networking from 6pm, kindly provided by AutogenAI. The main event will start at 6.45pm.   Event overview Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Time: 6pm - 9pm (please do not arrive before 5.30pm as the venue is a working office) Venue: AutogenAI, 123 Pentonville Road, N1 9LG Tickets are £25 (reduced to £20 for members of FSG Companies), plus £1.25/ticket booking fee. Book at our TicketTailor site. Register by 5pm on 25 June. Keynote speaker: Pablo Llloyd, OBE Pablo will draw on his recently published Financial Times Guide to Business Ethics. The book and its toolkits are based on interviews with 50 leaders and founders in the corporate, small business and third sectors as well as 400 reference materials. Members of the FSG community (particularly the Entrepreneurs and Chartered Secretaries) were among the contributors, including Veronica Heaven and Mark Huxley who will be in the panel session following the keynote. Pablo will share key insights about leadership, culture and regulation and the deeper roots in moral philosophy and psychology. He will describe how responsible leaders avoid temptation and find ingenious ways to create competitive advantage. Pablo is the...

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High Society : The Musical

The Barbican Theatre Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London

You're invited to the most swell party of the year as this summer's eagerly anticipated production delivers another glorious dose of Golden Age musical theatre escapism. Helen George (Call the Midwife, The King and I) leads the cast as the glamorous Tracy Lord, joined by stage and screen favourites Felicity Kendal (Rosemary and Thyme), Freddie Fox (Slow Horses) and Julian Ovenden (South Pacific). Carly Mercedes Dyer (Anything Goes, A Chorus Line) and Nigel Lindsay (Kiss Me, Kate) return to the Barbican, joined by Malcolm Sinclair (Pie in the Sky). Join the 28-strong cast as plans for the society wedding of the year descend into chaos, with old flames and new sparks vying for attention while a sharp-eyed tabloid reporter hunts for scandal at the waterfront estate. Brought to life by a multi award-winning creative team, including Rachel Kavanaugh and choreographer Anthony Van Laast, High Society rings in the summer season, hot on the heels of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate. Tickets: Exclusive offer of top seats for £60! To include Complimentary pre-performance drinks and interval drinks in a private area Free programme Top seats To book your place please contact Clive Parritt on clive@parritt.com  

Orchestral Mass – Missa brevis in C “Spatzenmesse” (KV220) Mozart

St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Churchyard, London, United Kingdom

As a Thank You for a Chartered Accountants' Livery Charity grant, St Paul's Music Department are offering you front-row seats to the Orchestral Mass on Sunday 5 July 2026.  Step into the awe-inspiring grandeur of St. Paul’s Cathedral and experience St Paul’s main Sunday morning service with music from City of London Sinfonia. Orchestral masses blends timeless liturgy with transcendent musical artistry, featuring a full orchestra and world-class choir. Sung Eucharist is the high point of weekly worship at St Paul’s, 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. If you receive communion in your own church, you are welcome to receive communion at St Paul’s. If you do not normally receive communion, you are invited to come forward and receive a blessing. You do not have to be a practising member of the Church of England to attend the Eucharist. If you are unfamiliar with the service, you can pick up an easy-to-follow order of service at the beginning, which will guide you through each part. Visit St Paul’s guidance on attending services at St Paul’s for more information on what to expect. Date: Sunday 5 July 2026 Time: 11.15am-12.15pm Followed by an optional lunch nearby Tickets: No charge for the Mass and Drinks Just pay for what you have at lunch. Music: Missa brevis in C “Spatzenmesse” (KV220) Mozart

Much Ado About Nothing

Globe Theatre 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, United Kingdom

Sharp tongues and savage gossip fuel a messy, magnetic attraction in this new production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing in the Globe Theatre. The war is over, but the battle for love is just beginning. Beatrice has sworn off men, but there’s something about Benedick she just can’t leave alone. Meanwhile, beneath Messina’s polished surface, secrets slip, gossip runs wild and reputations hang by a thread. Everyone’s saving face – and nobody’s doing it very well. Set in a sun-soaked world of style and status, where image is everything and late-night parties blur into dawn, Chelsea Walker’s (All’s Well That End’s Well, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Globe) Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s most incisive romantic comedies. An unfiltered look at bad behaviour, second chances, and recovering from old wounds. ‘Therein do men from children nothing differ.’ Tickets: £86.50 please purchase online below Time: 2pm-4.30pm approx. Followed by an optional meal at The Swan London nextdoor.

Summer Lunch 2026

Pewterers' Hall Oat Lane, Barbican, London

2026 Inter-Livery Tennis Competition

The Lensbury Club Broom Road, Teddington, United Kingdom

2026 Inter-Livery Tennis Tournament Venue: The Lensbury Club, Broom Road, Teddington, TW11 9NU. Date: Friday 25th September 2026   The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers is delighted to host the 2026 Inter-Livery Tennis Tournament at the iconic Lensbury Club. With over 100 years of sporting tradition, we are pleased to marrying the two traditions of Livery and sport by partnering with the Lensbury for this year’s tournament. We look forward to welcoming all participants and their guests for an enjoyable day of sport, friendship and hospitality. The tournament promises to book-end the Livery summer calendar, combining competitive tennis with the conviviality of our shared livery traditions. Eligibilty: The tournament is a mixed doubles format and, in each team, there must be one full Livery Member or Freeman and in either case representing the Livery Company for whom they are playing. Apprentices do not fulfil the condition. This rule requires self-regulation by teams in the context of the sporting nature of the tournament. Dress codes: Players: in line with the Tournament’s tradition an all-white clothing rule on court applies. Clothing must be recognised tennis clothing, including tennis shoes. Dinner: Women: Smart/cocktail attire; and Men: Jacket and tie. Important: Drinks must be obtained solely from the Thames View Suite as opposed to the members’ bar area. Joining: The cost per team is £455 (including lunch, afternoon tea and dinner) and the cost for supporters wishing to join the Tournament and attend the dinner is £90 per head. Please contact the Clerk for the application form on clerk@accountantslivery.org.

The Woolmen Sheep Drive & Livery Fair 2026

Southwark Bridge Queen Street / Upper Thames Street, London

A long-established charity event, celebrating a Freeman’s ancient “right” to bring sheep to market over the Thames, toll free; all in aid of raising funds for The Woolmen Charity and The Lord Mayor’s Appeal. This year’s Sheep Drive took place on Southwark Bridge. Access is restricted to registered and pre-booked Freemen of the City of London and their guests, to enable the remainder of the bridge to be open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Located on Queen Street and Queen Street Place, the magnificent Livery Fair offers visitors the opportunity to learn all about the Sheep Drive and the wonderful causes it supports and- where livery and specialist wool companies celebrate their trades with interactive displays and sales of their wares. Other fun activities include expert blade shearing displays and some wonderful rare breed sheep! The Woolmen Sheep Drive & Livery Fair showcases the important enduring contribution of London’s livery companies, from the formation of the City of London in years gone by through to modern times, both in respect of the continuous evolution of sustainable trades and the important charitable endeavours in support of the various challenges we face today. We are waiting for confirmation of our reserved timeslot - once this is received, bookings will open for members. 

Installation Dinner 2026

Drapers' Hall Throgmorton Avenue, London

This 2026 Installation Dinner will be held at Drapers' Hall on Monday 5 October 2026. The Drapers' Livery Hall is one of the finest grand rooms anywhere in London. The vast ceiling is adorned with scenes from Shakespeare’s plays ‘The Tempest’ and ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and around the walls is displayed some splendid silver. Marble-columned, galleried, gilded and hung with royal portraits, this is where members of the Royal Family and other heads of state have dined. No surprise then, that it regularly appears on television as Buckingham Palace. This event is to celebrate the Installation of Sally Orton as Master, as well as Malcolm Bacchus as Senior Warden, and the Junior Warden. Details to follow

2026 Inter-livery Real Tennis Tournament

The Queens Club London

The organisers of the Inter-Livery Real Tennis tournament invite you to this year's event on Wednesday 4th November, and continues to be held at The Queens Club, London W14.

Festival of Saint Cecilia 2026

Westminster Cathedral Victoria Street, London

This year, Help Musicians will be celebrating their 80th Celebration and the service will be held at Westminster Cathedral on Wednesday 18 November at 11:00 am-12pm.  The service is free to attend and will see the combined choirs of Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and St Paul’s Cathedral unite to perform under the expert direction of Simon Johnson, Director of Music at Westminster Cathedral. This years’ service will feature the premiere of a specially created anthem by Ryan Wigglesworth. There will be the option to join a lunch after the service - venue tbc