The Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (WCCSA) invites you, as members of the Financial Services Group of Liveries, to attend the Company’s annual Sylvia Tutt memorial lecture, this year the title of which is ‘Achieving balance: good governance and growth’.  It will be presented by Head of Davis Polk's Europe practice, Will Pearce, Tuesday 25th March 19:00 in the splendid surroundings of Stationer’s Hall, Ave Maria Lane, City of London, London EC4M 7DD, followed by drinks and canapés to which all are invited. The lecture will also be preceded by the launch of the WCCSA’s joint research report with Leeds Beckett ‘The Importance of Values for Governance’ at 1700.  In 2022 the WCCSA initiated a research project to find out how major organisations in different sectors were determining and living by their values and how this affected their governance. The research was undertaken by Leeds Beckett University and involved a number of organisations from different sectors.  The research process has already provoked actions. The findings, which are relevant to governance professionals and leaders in a wide range of organisations, identify ways in which an awareness of values can improve governance and the performance of, and trust in, organisations. Details of the methodology will be shared with participants to use in their own organisations. You are welcome to attend either or both parts of the evening. There is no charge for attendance but participants are asked to register at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wccsa/1599067. The event is in-person and will not be live-streamed. The research report can be found at https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/-/media/files/research/sustainable-business-research-institute/values-for-governance/the-importance-of-values-for-good-governance.pdf The diagnostic tool can be found at https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/sustainable-business-research-institute/Importance-of-values-for-governance/ More details about WCCSA can be found at https://wccsa.org.uk I hope that you will be able to attend. Sheila Lumsden OBE FCG Chair of the Education Committee, Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators...

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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 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 £80 inc VAT. Please book below where possible. If unable to book online then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org