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The 2026 Sylvia Tutt Memorial Lecture – 10th March 2026

WCCSA 19 February 2026

This year’s Sylvia Tutt Memorial Lecture will take place at Ironmongers’ Hall, following our established format of a topical lecture followed by a complimentary reception. Our speaker for the evening … More …

WCCSA at the Livery Climate Action Group’s Annual Conference

WCCSA 4 February 2026

WCCSA made a very significant contribution to The Livery Climate Action Group’s 4th Annual Climate Action Conference on 26th January 2026. Rokeby School, supported by WCCSA, were presented with certificates … More …

WCCSA Charity Auction raises money for Livery Food Initiative.

WCCSA 4 November 2025

Following an initiative by the Master, Gabrielle Williams Hamer, we held an auction on behalf of the WCCSA Charitable Trust at our January 2025 Livery Lunch at Apothecaries’ Hall. We … More …

Celebrating our newest Freemen and Liverymen!

WCCSA 23 October 2025

On 8 October 2025, eleven WCCSA Freemen were proudly clothed in the livery of the Company ahead of our annual Installation Dinner at Cutlers’ Hall. Special congratulations go to Brenda … More …

Installation of Master Shirley Creed

WCCSA 8 October 2025

On 8 October, we marked the installation of our 2025/26 Master, Shirley Creed, at Cutlers’ Hall. We are pleased to continue with an all-female leadership team, with Wardens Lorraine Young … More …

Join us on 25th March 2025, for the Sylvia Tutt Memorial Lecture!

WCCSA 4 March 2025

Achieving balance: good governance and growth, presented by Head of Davis Polk’s Europe practice, Will Pearce. The Sylvia Tutt Memorial Lecture will, this year, be preceded by a presentation of … More …

2025 January Livery Luncheon

WCCSA 25 January 2025

We held our January Livery Luncheon on Wednesday 22nd January, following a Court Meeting where we admitted two new Freemen, Deborah Harvey and Alistair MacLellan. The luncheon, which was held … More …

Company visit to HMS Belfast (with a scrumptious festive afternoon tea!)

WCCSA 26 November 2024

On 26th November, we enjoyed having the run of HMS Belfast with a free audio guide, private use of the Officer’s Wardroom and bar, including prosecco and a festive tea … More …

NINE new members for the Company!

WCCSA 17 October 2024

On 9th October at the Installation of 2024-25 Master Gabrielle Williams Hamer, we were delighted to be able to welcome eight new Freemen to the company – Jamie Carrahar, Samuel … More …

A new Freeman for WCCSA.

WCCSA 12 October 2024

New Freeman Amina Rasool was admitted to the Company ahead of a concert given by the Master’s Musicians Gabriele Brasaite and Dina Duisen, at The Oxford and Cambridge Club on … More …

Installation Court and Dinner – 9th October 2024

WCCSA 10 October 2024

I am truly honoured to be Master of the Company for 2024/25. I would like to thank our Immediate Past Master, Mr Christopher Edge and his Consort Christine, for their … More …

Three new Liverymen and a Freeman!

WCCSA 6 August 2024

The Master, Mr Christopher Edge, welcomed a new Freeman and three Liverymen during the Royal Charter Lunch on 17th July. Their ceremonies all took place ahead of the lunch. Pictured … More …

A very successful Annual Livery Banquet!

WCCSA 4 June 2024

The 2024 WCCSA Banquet took place at the fabulous Fishmongers’ Hall on 21st May. A heavy downpour of rain just as the reception was starting (typical!) meant some people arrived … More …

WCCSA at the City of London Careers Fair

WCCSA 5 March 2024

Members of the WCCSA Education Committee set up our stand at the London Careers Fair on 26th and 27th February 2024, to promote a career in Corporate Governance and/or as … More …

WCCSA and the 2024 Sheriff’s Challenge

WCCSA 27 February 2024

Teams from both Rokeby (pictured left) and Mulberry Academy Shoreditch took part in the 2024 Sheriff’s Challenge competition on 7th February 2024. The question this year was “Should the City … More …

Freedom of the City of London for four WCCSA members!

WCCSA 20 February 2024

Four WCCSA Freemen obtained their Freedom of the City of London at a Company Group Ceremony at Guildhall on 31st January 2024. Congratulations from everyone at the Company, to Christopher … More …

2024 Tutt Rivers Lecture

WCCSA 8 February 2024

Our Annual Tutt Rivers Lecture will be held on Tuesday 26th March and is now open for booking.

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Concert and Christmas Drinks at the Oxford and Cambridge Club

WCCSA 7 December 2023

On Tuesday 5th December, WCCSA members and guests enjoyed a superb private concert at the Oxford and Cambridge Club in Pall Mall, arranged by the Master, Mr Christopher Edge. Our … More …

The 2023 Garden of Remembrance Service – Monday 6th November.

WCCSA 7 November 2023

The Master Christopher Edge, along with City dignitaries led by the Lord Mayor and other Masters, laid a cross at Monday’s outdoor Garden of Remembrance Service, which was held at … More …

The Annual Assembly and Installation Court – 11th October 2023

WCCSA 26 October 2023

At the Annual Assembly on 11th October, the chairs of the Court committees gave reports on the Company’s Annual Accounts, finances, educational and membership-related activities, along with the previous chair … More …

Sheep Drive & Livery Fair 2023

WCCSA 27 September 2023

It’s been a week! Granted Freeman of the City of London on Thursday 21st and participating in the annual Sheep Drive on Sunday 24th September. I can confirm it was … More …

Freedom of the City of London – WCCSA Group Ceremony,

WCCSA 25 September 2023

Four WCCSA Freemen obtained their Freedom of the City of London at a Company Group Ceremony at Guildhall on 21st September 2023. The Master, Mr James de Sausmarez attended in … More …

2023 Bayes Prize winner: passion for good governance, inclusion and impact

WCCSA 9 August 2023

Liveryman Sheila Lumsden (chair elect of the Education Committee) and I had the great pleasure of meeting with Bayes’ prize winner, Sarah Hedges on 1 August. Sarah’s essay ‘More Than … More …

Best Performing Student award for the LLM Corporate Governance and Law/GradCG course 2023.

WCCSA 27 July 2023

On 24th July, the Clerk present the WCCSA Prize for the Best Performing Student on LLM Corporate Governance and Law/Grad CG 2023 at Portsmouth University to Thomas Maliekal, during the … More …

Congratulations to Bayes Prize winner Aaron Tuveri

WCCSA 27 July 2023

Aaron Tuveri is one of the two students from the Bayes Business School to win a 2023 WCCSA prize for his dissertation. On 25th July he met online with the … More …

ROKEBY RECORDER SUMMER TERM 2023

WCCSA 25 July 2023

WCCSA members and visitors alike may be interested to read the Summer issue of the Rokeby Recorder. Rokeby School is of course supported by WCCSA and through the WCCSA Charitable … More …

A very successful Annual Summer Service and Royal Charter Luncheon

WCCSA 21 July 2023

Our Summer Church Service this year took place on 18th July at the beautiful St Stephen Walbrook Church. The service, which was one of thanksgiving and re-dedication by our … More …

SEVEN new Freemen welcomed to WCCSA!

WCCSA 6 July 2023

Following a Court Meeting on 3rd July 2023, the Master admitted SEVEN new Freemen to the Company. Congratulations from all of us at WCCSA to (from left to right in … More …

Two new Freemen join WCCSA

WCCSA 27 June 2023

On Wednesday 14th June the Membership Committee hosted an in-person Professional Networking evening, which was well attended and greatly enjoyed by all. Our speaker for the evening was George Thomas … More …

Professional Networking hosted by the Membership Committee

WCCSA 11 May 2023

A successful Webinar took place yesterday lunchtime, hosted by our Membership Committee. Our Speaker Dr. Roger Barker delivered an excellent presentation around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), which is a … More …

The 2023 Tutt Rivers Lecture

WCCSA 6 April 2023

The Company held its annual Tutt Rivers Lecture at Stationers’ Hall on 21st March. Two of the most respected figures in the governance field, David Styles, Director Corporate Governance and … More …

The relevance of livery companies to modern professionals

WCCSA 1 March 2023

Originally published in Governance and Compliance magazine, James de Sausmarez, Master of our Company, was interviewed for an article which explains his interest in the City and Livery, why the … More …

Freedom of the City of London

WCCSA 21 February 2023

Congratulations to WCCSA Freeman Sue Taberner, who received her Freedom of the City of London earlier this month. One of the oldest surviving traditional ceremonies still in existence today, the … More …

Military Award Winners 2020-22

WCCSA 21 February 2023

On 25th January, the Company held it’s Annual Livery Lunch at Apothecaries Hall. Due to playing catch-up following the challenges presented by restrictions over the last few years, it was … More …

Two new Freemen and a Liveryman!

WCCSA 30 January 2023

On Wednesday 25th January the Company held their annual Livery Luncheon at Apothecaries Hall. Prior to the Reception, the Master Mr James De Sausmarez took the opportunity to admit Elisabeth … More …

New Lord Mayor

WCCSA 12 November 2022

Congratulations to Alderman Nicholas Lyons, seen here at The Lord Mayor’s Show, setting off from the Royal Courts of Justice in a golden coach after becoming the 694th Lord Mayor … More …

Freedom of the City of London

WCCSA 9 November 2022

Congratulations to two Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators Freemen who obtained their Freedom of the City of London. Janice Dean’s Ceremony took place on 3rd November and Mike … More …

The 2022 Installation Dinner at Plaisterers’ Hall.

WCCSA 18 October 2022

On 12th October 2022, having installed the new Master Mr James de Sausmarez, Senior Warden Mr Chistopher Edge, Junior Warden Mrs Gabrielle Williams Hamer and Court Assistant Mr Geoffrey Hunter, … More …

A new Honorary Liveryman for WCCSA!

WCCSA 14 October 2022

Livery companies often invite senior figures from the City or from within their profession to become Honorary Members. WCCSA has a number of such Honorary members who have been installed … More …

The 2022 Banquet

WCCSA 28 September 2022

There’s an old proverb that ‘all good things come to those that wait’. Well, that could certainly be said of the Master’s Banquet, finally held on 27th September. While the … More …

Congratulations to our new Freeman!

WCCSA 28 September 2022

On Tuesday 27th September the Company held their annual Banquet at Merchant Taylors’ Hall. Prior to the Reception, the Master Mrs Julie Fox took the opportunity to admit Mr Andrew … More …

WCCSA at the 2022 Sheep Drive

WCCSA 26 September 2022

On Sunday 25th September, the 2022 Sheep Drive took place on the downstream walkway of historic London Bridge. A long-established charity event, celebrating a Freeman’s ancient “right” to bring sheep … More …

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

WCCSA 9 September 2022

A message from the Master

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Best Performing Student award for the LLM Corporate Governance and Law/GradCG course 2022.

WCCSA 13 August 2022

The Master was delighted to be invited to the University of Portsmouth, Graduation Ceremony Class of 2022 on 19 July 2022, to present the Company’s prize to Jemma Keys who was the … More …

Governance 2022

WCCSA 14 July 2022

As part of their strategy to attract new members to the company, the Membership Committee took a stand at the Chartered Governance Institute Annual Conference on 5th and 6th July … More …

The 2022 Clifford Grinsted Essay Competition

WCCSA 20 June 2022

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators 2022 Clifford Grinsted Essay Competition. The topic of this year’s essay was ‘If I … More …

The Master at The Northlands MS Centre in Bromley

WCCSA 8 June 2022

Earlier in May the Master enjoyed a fun time visiting the MS Society Bromley at Northlands, her Master’s Charity for the year and meeting a number of the clients. Bromley … More …

Four New Freeman and a Liveryman!

WCCSA 21 May 2022

The Court welcomed our newest Liveryman David Pestell following a Court Meeting at Guildhall on April 27 2022. David has been a Freeman of WCCSA since September 2021. On the … More …

WCCSA Liveryman’s 100th birthday celebrations!

WCCSA 12 April 2022

On 24th February 2022, the Master Mrs Julie Fox and her Consort Prof Mark Fox were delighted to be invited to join WCCSA Liveryman Leslie Needham, his family and friends … More …

RAF WCCSA Silver Award winners 2020/21

WCCSA 15 February 2022

Our Company is one of the modern Livery Companies, which arose from the London trades, and is focussed on governance and administration. Most of our members are also members of … More …

Rokeby Recorder Spring Term 2022

WCCSA 8 February 2022

WCCSA members and visitors alike may be interested to read the Spring issue of the Rokeby Recorder. Rokeby School is of course supported by WCCSA and through the WCCSA Charitable … More …

Rokeby School

WCCSA 7 February 2022

The funding we receive from WCCSA each year supports the provision of peripatetic music teachers and Outward Bound activities. Our BTEC music qualification focuses on the practical workings of the … More …

St Mungo’s

WCCSA 7 February 2022

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Trustees and members of The Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators’ Charitable Trust for your kind support towards St … More …

New Freeman and Liveryman

WCCSA 4 February 2022

The Court welcomed our newest Liveryman Benjamin Hanley just before the Livery Luncheon at Plaisterers’ Hall on 26 January 2022. Benjamin has been a Freeman of WCCSA since September 2018. … More …

WCCSA at the Lord Mayor’s Show 2021

WCCSA 17 November 2021

The Clerk along with his wife Emma and son Mikey were honoured to represent the Chartered Secretaries at the Lord Mayor’s Show on Saturday 13 November. This was a particularly … More …

Mulberry Academy Shoreditch students welcomed to 2021 Installation Dinner.

WCCSA 16 November 2021

On 13 October 2021, the WCCSA celebrated the Installation of Mrs Julie Fox as Master 2021/22, with a Black Tie Dinner in the beautiful surroundings of Saddlers’ Hall. Two students … More …

The 2021 Installation Dinner at Saddlers’ Hall

WCCSA 16 November 2021

Having held the Installation Court and Annual Assembly earlier in the day, most of us were looking forward to a wonderful Installation Dinner at the magnificent Saddlers’ Hall. The Master … More …

John Constable Memorial Prize

WCCSA 8 November 2021

The presentation of the Group Captain John Constable Memorial Prize took place in the Trenchard Room, College Hall, RAF Cranwell on the evening of the 16th September when Past Master … More …

2021 Annual Banquet held at Plaisterers’ Hall.

WCCSA 8 October 2021

On 15th September liverymen, eighteen company masters and their consorts together with fifty-six guests gathered at Plaisterers’ Hall for the Company’s Annual Banquet, which is usually held in May or … More …

First ‘in-person’ Freedom Ceremony since lifting of restrictions!

WCCSA 8 October 2021

David Pestell was the first person to be admitted to the Freedom of the Company since restrictions were eased on physical events. He made the journey to London from Lancashire … More …

Getting on board with charity governance. MONDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2021, 6.30-7.30pm

WCCSA 2 September 2021

Join governance charities, Getting on Board and the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators, for this online, interactive event about becoming a charity trustee. This event is particularly aimed … More …

Invisible Leaders – Managing Back To The Office? WEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2021 at 6pm.

WCCSA 25 August 2021

As Invisible Leaders and the owner of governance and regulations, how are today’s Company Secretaries working with HR, Department Heads, property managers and more, to work out the ‘art of … More …

Summer Service and Royal Charter Luncheon 2021

WCCSA 28 July 2021

On 22nd July liverymen gathered in the cool of St Mary-le-Bow for the Company’s annual church service. The focus of the service was the celebration of the release from lockdowns and … More …

The Master’s Weekend, May 2021

WCCSA 27 July 2021

Having promised a motorsport weekend for so long it was unfortunate that the opportunity came at short notice which meant that many of you were unable to attend. With its … More …

Congratulations!

WCCSA 13 July 2021

Congratulations to one of our newest Freemen, in becoming a Freeman of the City of London! Monica Bolley, the Synodical Secretary of the Diocese of London, became a Freeman of … More …

‘Time To Be “Well”?’, A Professional Networking Event 15 June 2021 at 6pm.

WCCSA 10 June 2021

The sun has come out and naturally our vitamin D levels should increase, our smiles will re-appear and we will feel warm. They say, vitamin D helps in terms of … More …

‘Can Boards make the right decisions?’, A Professional Networking Event 13 May 2021 at 6pm.

WCCSA 8 May 2021

Create a crowd and nothing, or chaos happens. Many will not proactively speak up in a collective environment, the voice with the greatest bias will be the loudest, the voice … More …

‘The Curse Of Corporate Culture’, A Professional Networking Event 29 April 2021 at 1pm.

WCCSA 21 April 2021

Join us via Zoom for our next Professional Networking Webinar hosted by the WCCSA Membership Committee. Love it or hate it, corporate culture is part of every organisation and in … More …

Webinar ‘Futures and Foresight’ 14 April 2021 at 6pm. Open to all Liverymen.

WCCSA 1 April 2021

Join us via Zoom for a Webinar hosted by the WCCSA Education Committee. ‘Futures and Foresight – essential context for recovering from Covid, managing risk and safeguarding the improvement of … More …

‘10 Q’s to be an Effective Director’, A Professional Networking Event 25 March 2021 at 8.30AM.

WCCSA 22 March 2021

Join us via Zoom technology for our next Professional Networking Event on 25 March 2021, at 8.30am. Please click on the image below for more details, or register HERE.

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‘Pancakes and Wine’, A Professional Networking Event 16 February 2021 at 6PM.

WCCSA 9 February 2021

Join us via Zoom technology for our next Professional Networking Event on 16 February 2021, at 6pm. Please click on the image below for more details, or register HERE.

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‘The Real World Of 2020 And The Possible Risks Arising In 2021’, a Professional Networking Event 2 February 2021 AT 6PM.

WCCSA 19 January 2021

Join us via Zoom technology for our next Professional Networking Event on 2 February 2021, at 6pm. Please click on the image below for more details, or register HERE.

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LLM Corporate Governance and Law/Grad.ICSA award.

WCCSA 23 November 2020

Each year the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators awards a prize to the best student in LLM Corporate Governance and Law/Grad ICSA at the University of Portsmouth. The … More …

WCCSA Conducts their first ‘virtual’ Admission and Clothing ceremonies online!

WCCSA 23 November 2020

On 4 November 2020 our first virtual ceremonies took place using Zoom technology. Justina Naik joined the Livery and Robert Ford was admitted to the Freedom of the Company. Justina, … More …

Installation and Annual Livery Assembly 2020

WCCSA 19 November 2020

The Company held our first virtual Installation Court and Annual Assembly on 14 October, to consider the Company’s Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2020, and to hear from … More …

‘Finishing Strong’, a Professional Networking Event 17 November 2020 at 6pm.

WCCSA 10 November 2020

Join us via Zoom technology for our next Professional Networking Event on 17 November, at 6pm. Please click on the image below for more details, or register HERE.

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London Recharged: Our vision for London in 2025

WCCSA 20 October 2020

The Lord Mayor wishes to circulate a report published by the City of London Corporation this morning on London’s recovery following Covid-19 and its long-term competitiveness. The report, titled London Recharged: … More …

A Successful Professional Event Held Online.

WCCSA 13 October 2020

Over the last couple of months, our Membership Committee has held two further well-attended online professional/networking evenings on topics of professional interest using Zoom technology. Although the virtual events can … More …

Professional Networking Event 29 September, 6pm – 7pm.

WCCSA 21 September 2020

Join us via Zoom technology for our next Professional Networking Event on 29 September, at 6pm. Please click on the image below for more details.

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Professional Networking Event 9 September 2020, 6pm – 7pm.

WCCSA 18 August 2020

Join us via Zoom technology for our next Professional Networking Event! Our Speaker Sharon Constancon, WCCSA Court Assistant and Chief Executive Genius Boards, will address examples she has seen of … More …

WCCSA hold their first virtual event!

WCCSA 11 June 2020

On Wednesday 27 May, the day that our Annual Banquet should have been held, our first ‘Virtual Event’ took place. The Virtual Afternoon Tea was a great success and even … More …

WCCSA – thank you for urgent support!

WCCSA 5 May 2020

A huge thank you to the WCCSA Charitable Trust for speeding through my application for emergency funding. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, hospitals in the London Boroughs of Lewisham … More …

Teachers and students combine at Rokeby School to manufacture visors for frontline workers

WCCSA 4 May 2020

Rokeby School has stepped up its efforts during the Covid-19 outbreak; alongside its established foodbank, the school has started producing PPE for frontline workers. Deputy headteacher Emma Hobbs explained the … More …

A Message from the Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral

WCCSA 12 April 2020

Dear Friends, These are ‘strange times’ to be living through. And this is probably the strangest Holy Week that St Paul’s has known since the seventeenth century. Used as a barracks, stable … More …

Rokeby school team play curtain raiser at England v Wales match!

WCCSA 12 March 2020

A team from WCCSA’s Rokeby school were playing a curtain raiser on the pitch at Twickenham before the England v Wales match last Saturday 7th March, having become part of … More …

Internship Goes Global!

WCCSA 12 March 2020

Last year Rory Herbert (GradCG) from the UK and Kate Yuen from Hong Kong were selected to participate in the London-Hong Kong Intern Exchange 2019. They talk to CSj, along … More …

City of London Sheriffs’ Challenge Competition 2020

WCCSA 20 February 2020

The Heats for the 2020 Sheriffs’ Challenge competition were held last week, with a greater number of London secondary schools competing. You will recall that one of ‘our’ schools, Mulberry … More …

Lunch with the Office at Butchers’ Hall Carvery.

WCCSA 19 February 2020

Last week, I was one of eight staff and members of the Company who visited the newly refurbished Butchers’ Hall in Bartholomew Close for one of their monthly luncheons. It … More …

2020 January Livery Luncheon at Brewers’ Hall

WCCSA 19 February 2020

Well what can I say?! Another superb Livery Luncheon on 29 January and this time held at the Brewers’ Hall (CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THE MASTER’S CHOICE OF HALL!). … More …

Another successful Professional Networking Event!

WCCSA 5 February 2020

Another successful WCCSA Professional Networking event last night was held at The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists, with 50 people in attendance. The evening explored the concept of “What does … More …

Dinner at Worthy Down

WCCSA 3 February 2020

On 31 January 2020, a party from the Company attended an informal formal dinner at the SPS (Staff and Personnel Support) Officers’ Mess at Worthy Down – the first function … More …

Four new Freemen and a Liveryman!

WCCSA 2 February 2020

The Court welcomed our newest Liveryman Hilary de Lyon just before the Livery Luncheon at Brewers’ Hall on 29 January 2020. Hilary has been a Freeman of WCCSA since March … More …

Congratulations!

WCCSA 23 January 2020

Ammar Ahmed, a recent mentee of the Company, married Evelyn Eau in a traditional wedding which took place over 6 days over the New Year. Past Master David Lock, Ammar’s … More …

Update! London – Hong Kong Intern.

WCCSA 22 January 2020

Our Hong Kong Intern Rory Herbert returned home to the UK at the end of November. Edith Shih, WCCSA Liveryman and CKHH Executive Director said of his internship ending, “We … More …

Christmas Carol Service 2019

WCCSA 10 January 2020

The highlight of my year so far has to have been the Christmas service at Christ Church Spitalfields. The Rector, our chaplain Andy Rider, gave an address and congratulated us … More …

Update! London-Hong Kong Intern Final Week.

WCCSA 1 December 2019

My final week of the internship has been quite a sad occasion for me and while I’m eagerly awaiting being reunited with my friends, family and the Company, of course, … More …

The Lord Mayor’s Show 2019

WCCSA 27 November 2019

The Lord Mayor’s Show is 804 years old. It has been a fixture of London life for centuries, from its origins as a way to ‘make the city behave’, through … More …

Update! London – Hong Kong Intern Weeks Two & Three.

WCCSA 26 November 2019

My last two weeks in Hong Kong have certainly been an experience! I’d just like to begin this update with a quick statement regarding the recent developments within Hong Kong … More …

Successful Professional Networking November 2019

WCCSA 21 November 2019

Tuesday evening saw another great professional networking event organised by the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (WCCSA) at Guildhall. At this event, Sharon Constançon, Liveryman and Court Assistant, … More …

Update! London – Hong Kong Intern Week One.

WCCSA 4 November 2019

My first week in Hong Kong has been nothing short of incredible! Ever since I arrived in this beautiful city I have been met with such warmth and kindness from … More …

Update! London – Hong Kong Intern Exchange 2019.

WCCSA 27 October 2019

It has finally happened! Our Apprentice Rory Herbert has flown off to Hong Kong as our Exchange Intern. By the time you read this he should have experienced Chek Lap … More …

2019 Installation Dinner at Saddlers’ Hall.

WCCSA 26 October 2019

Saddlers’ Hall was packed and looking splendid on 10th October for the 2019 Installation Dinner. The perfect venue for our Company to showcase itself to guests, and to hear our … More …

Durban Award presented at the Wings Parade, RNAS Yeovilton.

WCCSA 19 October 2019

The Durban Award was presented on behalf of The Company and its Charitable Trust to Lt Cdr Alex Lovell-Smith by Christopher Edge, Court Assistant. This took place at the Wings … More …

Update! London – Hong Kong Intern Exchange 2019.

WCCSA 9 October 2019

After a hectic few months, it seems that Hong Kong is finally within reach. In what we have now dubbed the ‘misadventures of Rory and Ted’ (depending on who you … More …

WCCSA Charitable Trust Host Professional Networking Evening September 2019.

WCCSA 23 September 2019

The WCCSA Charitable Trust is a small and effective charity and we were delighted to be hosting the September networking event at the Guildhall on Wednesday, 11th September when some … More …

WCCSA Service of Dedication at the National Memorial Arboretum 6th September 2019

WCCSA 15 September 2019

A group of us gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum for a very special service of dedication in the chapel followed by the unveiling and dedication of the WCCSA memorial. … More …

Congratulations on obtaining Freedom of the City.

WCCSA 14 August 2019

Congratulations to Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators Freeman Patrick Fleming, whose Freedom Ceremony took place on 18 July 2019 in the Chamberlain’s Court at Guildhall. Patrick is seen … More …

Summer Service and Charter Luncheon 2019

WCCSA 7 August 2019

On Wednesday 24 July 2019, one of the hottest days of the year, the Company held its Summer Service and Royal Charter Luncheon. The Summer Service was held at the … More …

Four Freemen and a Liveryman!

WCCSA 17 July 2019

On 10 July 2019, Mahesh Desai, Derek Germon, Eamon Roche and Justina Naik were admitted to the Freedom of the Company. On the same day, Sheila Lumsden OBE obtained Freedom … More …

WCCSA Intern selected: Congratulations Rory Herbert!’

WCCSA 3 July 2019

The Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators is delighted to launch a reciprocal internship exchange between the UK and Hong Kong, in conjunction with the Hong Kong Institute of Chartered … More …

Simon Osborne retires as CEO of ICSA: The Governance Institute.

WCCSA 27 June 2019

Master Christina Parry made a special presentation to Simon Osborne yesterday on his retirement as CEO of ICSA: The Governance Institute, thanking him for all he has done to advance … More …

601 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force Annual Reception 2019.

WCCSA 25 June 2019

The Company was invited to attend the annual reception of 601 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force at the RAF Museum, London, on 13 June and it was my pleasure to … More …

Rokeby Pupil’s Speech at Windsor Castle!

WCCSA 24 June 2019

Rokeby is one of the two London schools WCCSA supports with governance, opportunities and awards. We were delighted to read the following in a recent school newsletter. Due to the … More …

Malta and our successful meeting with the President.

WCCSA 19 June 2019

An opportunity to meet with the President of Malta George Vella was “Masterfully” created by our very own Christina Parry who had arranged to deliver a letter of Greetings from … More …

A Superb 2019 Master’s Weekend in Valletta, Malta.

WCCSA 17 June 2019

Last October the Master sent out the invite to her weekend in Malta. It seemed a long time ahead; but I booked the Senior Warden and myself straight away and … More …

A Successful 2019 Livery Banquet at The Mansion House.

WCCSA 1 May 2019

The Company held its Annual Banquet in the magnificent Egyptian Room at Mansion House on 25 April 2019, where we were treated to a delicious three course meal along with … More …

Congratulations to two new Liverymen!

WCCSA 25 April 2019

Company members Fiona Boyce and Jim McLaggan were admitted as Liverymen at a Ceremony on 24 April 2019. Fiona had been a Freeman since November 2018 and Jim since July … More …

Congratulations to two new Freemen!

WCCSA 23 April 2019

Mrs Sheila Lumsden and Revd Hilary De Lyon were both admitted to the Freedom of the Company, prior to the Tutt Rivers Lecture on 20 March 2019. Our congratulations go … More …

A Successful Tutt Rivers Lecture – 20 March 2019.

WCCSA 10 April 2019

The 2019 Tutt Rivers Lecture was given by Mrs Melanie Richards, Deputy Chair, KPMG UK on ‘Inclusion and Prosperity through Partnerships’. 100+ people attended at the Stationers’ Hall to listen … More …

Congratulations on obtaining Freedom of the City.

WCCSA 27 March 2019

Congratulations to Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators Freemen Fiona Boyce and Fola Sanu, whose Freedom Ceremonies recently took place in the Chamberlain’s Court at Guildhall. When asked how … More …

London – Hong Kong Intern Exchange; Applications Invited!

WCCSA 21 March 2019

The Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators London – Hong Kong Intern Exchange is now open to applications. Applicants must complete and submit their application form by 12th April … More …

Sheriffs’ Challenge 2019 Winners!

WCCSA 8 March 2019

Our congratulations go to Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, WCCSA’s supported school, winners of the Sheriffs’ Challenge 2019. A great achievement by the whole team, including researchers, teachers, and our own mentors, … More …

Congratulations to two new Liverymen!

WCCSA 26 February 2019

Company members James Brooks and Grace Vaughan were admitted as Liverymen at a Ceremony on 30 January 2019. Grace joined us as a Freeman in February 2017 and James (or … More …

London Hong Kong Intern Exchange 2019

WCCSA 21 February 2019

Applications will be invited shortly from budding UK CoSecs to become the chosen intern for the Company’s exciting new venture with the Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries. The lucky … More …

City of London Sheriffs’ Challenge 2019

WCCSA 21 February 2019

Semi Finals, Heat 1 – Monday 11 February 2019 The Company’s two schools Rokeby Newham and Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, having been coached/mentored by members of the Company, both took part … More …

Professional Networking Evening February 2019

WCCSA 12 February 2019

Anyone who didn’t attend the WCCSA Professional Networking event at the Guildhall on 5 February, missed a thoroughly enjoyable evening! The event was well attended, with a number of potential new … More …

Company Carol Service 2018

WCCSA 23 January 2019

‘Sweet singing in the choir…’ at the WCCSA carol service on 18 December. My thanks to Mhairi Ellis for directing the musical elements of a beautiful service, to the Tudor … More …

ICSA Awards 2018

WCCSA 23 January 2019

The ICSA Awards ceremony is the largest event of its kind in the UK and the highlight of the governance social calendar. Each year, the ICSA Awards recognise and celebrate … More …

A Visit to RAF Odiham, Hampshire

WCCSA 23 January 2019

WCCSA is proud to be formally affiliated to Base Support Wing, RAF Odiham, home of the UK Chinook Force, the UK’s heavy lift helicopter. Military operations throughout the world depend … More …

Installation of WCCSA Master 2018/19

WCCSA 19 December 2018

On 11 October 2018 Mrs Christina Parry OBE MA BA FCIS was installed as the 42nd Master of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators 2018-2019. Christina has been a … More …

Lord Mayor’s Show

WCCSA 13 November 2017

The Company was represented in the Lord Mayor’s Show on 11 November. The Master, Clerk and John Phillips Memorial prize winner Charlotte Priestly walked with the other modern companies before a … More …

New Master installed

WCCSA 3 November 2017

David Lock has been installed as the 41st Master of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. David became a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators … More …

The Lord Mayor’s Show 2016

WCCSA 8 December 2016

Pouring rain greeted entrants to the Lord Mayor’s Show on the 12th November 2016 as they assembled in Aldersgate and along London Wall. Spectators sought shelter in doorways and under … More …

2016 Annual Church Service and Royal Charter Luncheon

WCCSA 16 July 2016

On Thursday 14 July 2016, 80 Liverymen and their guests attended the Annual Church Service at the Church of St. Margaret Lothbury and the Royal Charter Luncheon at Skinners’ Hall. … More …