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This years’ Civic and Charities Luncheon was held at Tallow Chandlers’ Hall on Wed 11 Jun. In prudently prearranged fine weather, Drinks were served in the Hall’s fine Courtyard before Luncheon in the splendid Dining Room. The Middle Warden, Caroline Turnbull-Hall, begun proceedings with Grace, delivered as only a regular Latin-speaker really can. After a […]
The Master, Richard Geldard, presided over a meeting of Court on the morning of Wed 11 Jun at Tallow Chandlers’ Court. The meeting was observed by Alderman Simon Pryke, assigned by the Court of Aldermen as our ‘affiliated alderman’. Simon was presented with his certificate as a Companion of the Company and briefly addressed the […]
On Thursday, 8th May, many members gathered to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Company – on the 24th floor of the Shard, on a glorious evening with panoramic views overlooking the City and beyond. This location was all thanks to the hospitality of QX Accounting Services, and to Craig Chatwin and Pramith Naidu in […]
GLASS TAX MAGNIFIED – CARRIE DE SILVA On 18 February the Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers was delighted to welcome not only Carrie de Silva, one of our Liverymen, to give a presentation on glass tax, but also members of the Worshipful Companies of Glaziers and Glass Sellers. Most of us are familiar with window […]
On a beautiful May evening we were privileged to have a fascinating tour around St James’s in London learning about the locations that were the location for some of London’s famous spies and spymasters. Despite the glorious weather, we were able to enjoy the tour from the comfort, and cool, of our homes as Richard […]
Livery Climate Action Group Spring 2025 Newsletter and a Save the Date for the January 2026 LCAG Conference open to all Dear Livery Climate Action Group Supporter, Our Spring 2025 Newsletter is available to read or download here: https://liverycag.org.uk/lcag-newsletter-spring-2025/ Note particularly the “save the date” of 26 January 2026 for our next LCAG Conference […]
13 members and guests of the Worshipful Company of Taxes enjoyed a special guided tour on Wednesday at the British Museum on the theme of “Around the World in 90 Minutes”. Covering key exhibits such as the Rosetta stone, Sutton Hoo helmet, Elgin marbles, Lewis chess men and several more, our British Museum guide provided […]
We were pleased to be part of the inaugural Financial Services Group day for associates of upReach, inspiring university students from diverse and impoverished backgrounds to consider a career in taxation. The idea, which was executed beautifully, was to bring 50 undergraduates from disadvantaged backgrounds into London and show case some key roles and dispel […]
On Friday 28 March the Master, Wardens, plus a number of Past Masters and Liverymen attended the 81st United Guilds’ Service (UGS) at St Paul’s Cathedral. The UGS was first held on in March 1943, and was intended to lift the spirits of the City following the Blitz. Since then, it has become an annual […]
The Company’s annual Budget Banquet was held in the thoroughly splendid surroundings of Mercers’ Hall on Thu 13 Mar. More than 150 Liverymen, Freemen, their guests, and guests of the Company gathered to enjoy a welcoming Drinks Reception in the Court Dining Room and a wonderful Dinner in the Livery Hall. We were honoured to […]