The Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers

Liveryman Dr Maria Kendrick will be speaking on  “The Debt Experiment: How the History of Taxation Informs the Future of Public Debt“.   The world is currently on an unsustainable trajectory of increasing public debt with a corresponding necessity to find tax revenue for repayment. This is leading to calls to find new taxes to generate revenue to repay the debt. However, this is not a new phenomenon.  Dr  Kendrick will explain how the history of taxation informs the future of public debt in a manner that seems both historically repetitive and experimental, considering the potential impact this might have on new forms of finance and governmental structures. The flyer for further information can be found on the following link: Jeffrey-Cook Lecture 3 February 2026 Flyer

As pancake racing around the Guildhall Yard enters its third decade, the Company race team is even now limbering up.  Under the august leadership of our Master, Matthew Peppitt– ably assisted by Michael Ashdown – we will enter 4 runners.  The other two places will be filled by a Lady runner and a Novelty runner.   We hope to maintain, or conceivably surpass, our dignified record to date.

If you would like to join in as a runner, please contact alison.lovejoy.delorie@btinternet.com  No experience is required, and pots, pans, cakes, aprons and lunch in the Crypt are all provided.   As there are only two places do bid early.

All supporters can join in the fun and book lunch.  You will also receive a special mug!  Details of lunch and all arrangements in January but, in the meantime, be sure to put this in your diary.

Our first major event of 2026, the Budget Banquet, will be held at Stationers’ Hall on the evening of Tuesday 17 March.

Details to follow.

Dr Peter Peter Wilson will be talking on the History of Zakat.