Why not see London from a fantastic new perspective, accompanied by savoury sandwiches and sweet cakes, onboard a classic afternoon tea double-decker bus? Travel through the heart of the city while sipping a glass of Prosecco, gliding past beloved spots including the King’s London residence, Buckingham Palace, passing by Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, crossing the River Thames and viewing the fearsome Tower of London. As staff point out the most popular of popular attractions that London has to offer. Hosted by the Chartered Accountants Livery Company for the Financial Services Group, enjoy time with friends, colleagues, and fellow livery members as friendly staff serve you indulgent treats such as sandwiches, cakes, scones, and delicious hot and cold drinks. Cream Tea Bus Tour Thursday 7 May | 5pm-6.30pm There is no strict dress code. Perfect for children and adults, this is an outing the whole family can enjoy. The Afternoon Tea Bus follows a

The Master Entrepreneur, Alderman Alastair King DL, welcomes members, guests, and guests of the Company to the 2026 Master's Weekend, which returns to the City of Cambridge from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May. Please note the new timings for Friday 8th May - 2pm at Gallyon, and 5.30pm at Kings College. You can share the flyer HERE [https://www.entrepreneurscompany.org/data/files/Master-s-Weekend-2026---FINAL.pdf] Given the highly intellectual environment of this ancient university town, the Master's Consort, Mrs Florence King, has devised a series of short academic sessions to fit around the usual gamut of social and sporting excursions that characterise the Master's Weekend. The question that we (with help from our friends at Judge Business School) will consider is: Why aren’t there enough scale-ups in the UK? The objective is to combine your entrepreneurial experience with a structured action research approach, producing practical insight rather than abstract debate. FRIDAY 8TH MAY * St Neots for factory and business

If you are unable to stay for the whole of the Master's Weekend 2026 and/or would just like to join the Master Entrepreneur for dinner in the Combination Room of Wolfson College, Cambridge, on Saturday 9th May, please book in here. The President of Wolfson College, Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu, will welcome you for a sherry reception from 7pm, and dinner (four courses with wines) is at 7.30pm. The dress code is dinner jacket (black tie). The College Bar (PAYG) remains open until midnight.

Freemen and their guests are encouraged to attend our second Wednesday meet ups where the Livery-curious mingle with those in the know. Start May with drinks and mingling at Tower Suites at The Blue Orchid Hotel at Tower Hill. We'll be in the Sapphire Bar. It's your chance to meet with other Freemen of the Company as well as bring along colleagues who are curious about the Company and the Livery movement in the City of London. Come along and join us. Dress code: Informal £PAYG

EASI26 FINAL An evening of bold ideas, live pitches, and the future of social innovation. Join us for the highly anticipated EASI26 Final, where this year’s outstanding finalists take to the stage to pitch their ventures to an expert judging panel – all competing for the£10,000 Entrepreneurs’ Award in Social Innovation. These are early-stage founders tackling real-world challenges with creativity, courage and purpose. This is your opportunity to hear their ideas first-hand, experience the energy of live pitching, and see which venture will rise to the top. What to expect: 1. Live finalist pitches from some of the UK’s most exciting purpose-driven entrepreneurs 2. Insights and deliberation from a distinguished judging panel 3. The chance to cast your vote and help shape the outcome 4. Drinks and canapé reception, generously hosted by Tower Suites and Freeman Tony Matharu 5. Exceptional networking with entrepreneurs, investors and members of the Company Join us for a front-row

Building on the great success of The Confidence Code Conference, this year's EDI conference is entitled The Implementation Imperative – How to Embed Inclusion and Belonging This conference at Guildhall on Tuesday 19th May is aimed at decision makers and members from across the City and Livery. There is wider applicability to organisations and charities interested in how to take practical steps to make EDI a seamless component of their activities. Your ticket price of £30 includes a buffet lunch in Guildhall's magnificent crypts. Places should be booked direct with the City of London at EDI course 19th May [https://liverycommittee.org/product/equity-diversity-and-inclusion29-may-2026/]

Join us at Stationers' Hall for our next annual evening of networking, learning, and fun. Whether you're a seasoned digital content creator or just starting out - or if you represent a brand or agency, or have a different connection to the industry - this event is perfect for you. Connect with fellow influencers, agencies and others to grow your network and knowledge. Get ready for inspiring talks and an in-depth Q&A session. And grab the rare opportunity to create posts for your socials at the historic home of content, Stationers' Hall, with its unique rooms and private garden.

The first Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs Scale-Up Capital event of 2026 will take place at the London Stock Exchange on Friday 5th June. Sponsored by London Stock Exchange Group, this event brings together high-growth businesses and investors under one hallowed roof in the heart of the City of London. Suitable for companies raising seed or Series A funding, as well as for VCs and private investors seeking access to strong, investment-ready businesses. Members of the Company can register to attend here. More information about the series can be found at Scaling Ambition, Funding Enterprise [https://www.entrepreneurscompany.org/scaling-enterprise-funding-ambition] INVESTORS - download an investment flyer HERE [https://www.entrepreneurscompany.org/data/files/dcad-investor.pdf] INVESTEE COMPANIES - download a pitching flyer HERE [https://www.entrepreneurscompany.org/data/files/5k70-Investee.pdf] REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR INVESTEE COMPANIES IS FRIDAY 8TH MAY

A special Second Wednesday Drink this month, with a generous spread of Tower Suites' signature buffet and bowls. If you'd like to grab a bowl or two as you mingle with members and potential members, just book your place (£20) here. If you'd just like the PAYG drinks this evening - simply drop Mary Alder-Bentley (assistant@entrepreneurscompany.org) a line to let her know, and we will add you to the event list with nothing to pay. We'll be in the Sapphire Bar, and food will be served to nourish conversations long into the evening! It's your chance to meet with other members of the Company as well as bring along colleagues who are curious about the Company and the Livery movement in the City of London. Come along and join us. Dress code: Informal £20 for buffet supper £PAYG for drinks - please just let us know

The "Livery assembled in Common Hall" elects two Sheriffs each Midsummer Day at Guildhall. This delightful piece of City pageantry is the first of two elections (the other being at Michaelmas to elect a Lord Mayor), and, in the summer sunshine and with all the civic member carrying posies of flowers, a colourful and highly photogenic affair. Normally, one of the Sheriffs is an Alderman, who will hope to go on to become the Lord Mayor one day; and the other, sometimes referred to as the Non-Aldermanic Sheriff, takes on this senior civic role for just one year at the Old Bailey. LIVERYMEN ENTREPRENEURS PLEASE READ: if you are one of the 41 Liverymen clothed prior to 31st May 2025, this is your historic opportunity to cast your vote as an Entrepreneur for the very first time. Please contact the Clerk for more information on how to vote and when to arrive. Freemen and

The 2026 Election Court Banquet will be held at Tallow Chandlers' Hall. The is one of the two principal feasts of the Company Year, a white tie Livery banquet in one of the City's most beautiful Halls. A drinks and canapes reception will take place in the Courtyard from 6.45pm. Presentations to the 2025 Defence Academy Entrepreneurs' Prize winner, to the winner of EASI26, and to the Trust's 2026 beneficiaries will take place at 7.30pm. Dinner is served at 8pm in the Livery Hall. The Master is privileged to welcome Blondel Cluff CBE as his guest of honour, to reply on behalf of the guests. Earlybird pricing of £165 applies until 1st June. Full price of £175 thereafter. To use your Events Levy to book for this event, please contact the Clerk's Office.

Freemen and their guests are encouraged to attend our second Wednesday meet ups where the Livery-curious mingle with those in the know. Start July with drinks and mingling at Tower Suites at The Blue Orchid Hotel at Tower Hill. We'll be in the Sapphire Bar. It's your chance to meet with other Freemen of the Company as well as bring along colleagues who are curious about the Company and the Livery movement in the City of London. Come along and join us. Dress code: Informal £PAYG