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 will follow but, in the meantime, be sure to put this in your diary and click on the link to view the flyer. Inter-Livery Pancake Race Flyer

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.

We are delighted to arrange a return visit to the College of Arms on 5 May 2026.  More details will follow later but put it in your diaries now.

The College of Arms is the official heraldic authority for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and much of the Commonwealth including Australia and New Zealand.  The College is responsible for granting of new coats of Arms to individual and corporate bodies.  It maintains registers of arms, pedigrees, genealogist, Royal Licences, changes of names and flags.

We will go on a tour of this 1670s building on 5th May.  The tour includes an explanation of the history of heralds, heraldry and College of Arms, and we will be shown a wide selection of some of the most interesting and beautiful manuscripts.

The tour starts at 6.30 which will include refreshments at 8 which will take the form of sandwiches, cakes and wine.  Places are limited so if you wish to register your interest in advance or receive more information, please contact alison.lovejoy.delorie@btinternet.com.

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