The Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers

CHRISTMAS COURT, CAROL SERVICE, AND SUPPER

On Tuesday 17th December, the Court met at Information Technologists’ Hall for its Christmas meeting – at which the Master admitted one new Court Assistant (Liveryman Kevin Offer), two new Liverymen (Jeremy Coker and Craig Kay), and four new Freemen (Stephen Hasson, Michael Smith, Steven Martin, Craig Chatwin).  It was also confirmed that Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (and soon to be provost of The Queen’s College, Oxford) had accepted the Master’s invitation to become an Honorary Freeman of the Company. 

The Church of Saint Bartholomew the Great then provided a wonderful setting in which members of the Company joined others, associated with the Parish (namely: Actuaries, Butchers, Communicators, Farmers, Fletchers, Founders, Hackney Carriage Drivers), for the annual Inter-Livery Carol Service.   

The Service was a delight, as ever, and the atmosphere magnificent.  The Church was absolutely full (and apologies to those who were unable to secure tickets this year) … you may wish to put a note in your diary for 2025: the Carol Service will be on Tuesday 16 December, and the flyer will go out in early October. 

From the Carol Service, a short walk to Supper at Butchers’ Hall, where a strong cohort from the Company – joined by other Companies again – filled the Great Hall to capacity, with festive cheer and bonhomie.  The evening finished with the Master’s well-chosen (few) closing remarks, and mutual good wishes for Christmas and the New Year.  

The Master has since circulated his Christmas Mailing (see the Master’s Mailing webpage). 

Pictures of the event can be found here:

Admissions court:  https://sharpphoto.co.uk/p307659252

Carol Service & Reception:  https://sharpphoto.co.uk/p417240541