The Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (WCCSA) is one of the 110 Livery Companies of the City of London. It became a Livery Company in 1977. It ranks 87th in order of precedence. The Company is a member of the Financial Services Group of Livery Companies and our principal aim is to support our profession by promoting excellence in corporate governance and to align ourselves with the work of The Chartered Governance Institute, in maintaining the highest standards of professional practice.
Our membership currently stands at around 300 senior company secretaries or administrators working in commerce, financial services, public service and not-for-profit organisations. For information on the joining process or to apply online, please visit Join Us.
Along with the other Livery Companies, we support the Lord Mayor, the Sheriffs and Aldermen who govern the City of London. We are governed in accordance with our Royal Charter, with a Master and two Wardens, who hold office for one year, and a Court of liverymen. They are supported by a Clerk and several standing committees drawn from members.
Through our Charitable Trust Fund we make regular grants and awards to students in our affiliated branches as well as other branches of the armed services, to students in our profession and others in several universities and colleges. Our Fund has grown through regular donations and legacies from Liverymen and our intention is to increase it by donations and fund raising, to enable us to continue our educational activities.