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District societies

A brief history of ICAEW’s district societies, with pointers as to related materials held in the ICAEW Library and elsewhere.

On this page, we trace the history of ICAEW’s district societies. In many areas, all or most of the activities previously organised by these societies are now delivered directly by ICAEW. However, some remain active as independent entities.

Origins and evolution

When ICAEW was established by Royal Charter on 11 May 1880, it incorporated into one body the members of five existing societies of accountants in England. Of these five founder bodies, four had been established as local organisations: the Incorporated Society of Liverpool Accountants; the Institute of Accountants in London (which became the national Institute of Accountants in July 1872); the Manchester Institute of Accountants; and the Sheffield Institute of Accountants.

Following the creation of ICAEW, some of the founder bodies were wound up, whilst others were converted into district societies of the Institute. For example, the Incorporated Society of Liverpool Accountants became the Liverpool Society of Chartered Accountants, and (after several name changes) the Sheffield Institute became the Sheffield and District Society of Chartered Accountants.

Over time, various other district societies were created – the Birmingham and Midland Society of Chartered Accountants, for instance, was founded in 1882. Some came to have offshoot branches and groups, particularly where members were spread over wide areas. For example, a Derby Branch of the Nottingham Society of Chartered Accountants was formed in 1951. Rough chronologies for each of the societies are set out below.

It became common for the societies to have badges or medals of office, which tended to incorporate local heraldic emblems alongside ICAEW’s coat of arms and motto. A selection of these can be seen below.

As they increased in number, the district societies came to serve as important linkages between ICAEW and its members across England and Wales. Gradually, they became the principal channel for local representation on the ICAEW Council: as each society was formed, members were elected from that district. As such, they provided the Council with local knowledge and technical advice.

The societies also took on responsibility for a wide range of local activities. These varied from place-to-place and changed over time, but commonly included:

  • Organising meetings, lectures, and social functions;
  • Assembling and maintaining local libraries;
  • Supporting local students’ societies;
  • Helping with recruitment;
  • Providing training;
  • Awarding prizes to ACA examination candidates.

Many of the societies began to publish regular magazines or bulletins, as well as annual reports and financial statements; some continue to do so today. From time-to-time they have also produced other miscellaneous publications. The ICAEW Library holds a wide range of material produced by, or relating to, particular district societies. To browse this material, please search the Library catalogue, or see the links set out in the tables below.

As the 20th century progressed, ICAEW’s district society structure continued to evolve through re-naming, boundary changes, new societies and the reallocation of branches and groups (see the chronologies below). One noteworthy development was the conversion of several branches into standalone societies. Croydon, for example, moved from being a branch of the London Society to becoming the Croydon and District Society of Chartered Accountants in 1985.

Transition to a new regional structure

Since the early 21st century, ICAEW has gradually transitioned away from district societies as the primary loci of local activities, with direct employees of the Institute coming to play a larger role. This began in 2000–2001, with the establishment of ten 'Regional Business Centres'. Later, during the early- to mid-2020s, it implemented a new regional structure based principally on centrally-administered ‘local networks’.

As of 2026, local networks (which are legally part of ICAEW) are responsible for local member engagement and advocacy across much of the UK, with only a handful of independent district societies (such as the Thames Valley Society of Chartered Accountants, the Beds, Bucks & Herts Society of Chartered Accountants, and the Isle of Man Society of Chartered Accountants) remaining engaged in significant member-facing activities.

Thus, in many areas, all or most of the activities previously organised and run by district societies are now delivered directly by ICAEW through its various local networks, under the direction of their respective network boards. For example, most operations formerly the responsibility of the Liverpool Society of Chartered Accountants are now run by the ICAEW Liverpool network.

Many district societies (such as the North West Society of Chartered Accountants) have now become “shell societies”, whilst others (such as the Northern Society of Chartered Accountants) have become dormant or been dissolved. The activities of “shell” or “legacy” societies are generally limited to the management of reserves (whilst they remain) – though they may still elect a President and/or similar officers, and perform certain other limited functions (such as awarding prizes).

These changes notwithstanding, there continues to be UK regional representation on the ICAEW Council, with various constituencies electing individuals to advocate for their respective local concerns.

Chronologies of district societies by region

Below are a number of tables which track how ICAEW's district society structure has developed and changed over time. It includes branch societies, but not groups (the latter having been considerably more numerous than the former).

Please note that, whilst every effort has been made to compile a record which is as complete as possible, in some cases the scarcity of available sources means that the tables will not be entirely comprehensive.

East of England

Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1970–

Beds, Bucks and Herts Society of Chartered Accountants

From 1959 to 1969 there was a Beds., Bucks. and Herts. Branch of the London and District Society of Chartered Accountants.

As of 2026, the Beds, Bucks and Herts Society of Chartered Accountants remains an independent district society.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

East Anglia

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1933–

East Anglian Society of Chartered Accountants

Became a "shell society" circa 2025.

Historical records relating to the society's library are held by Norfolk Record Office.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

 ? └─ Cambridge Society of Chartered Accountants

Branch societies of the East Anglian Society of Chartered Accountants.
 ? └─ Ipswich and Colchester Society of Chartered Accountants

 
 ? └─ Norfolk and Norwich Society of Chartered Accountants  

2025–

ICAEW East Anglia

Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the East Anglian Society of Chartered Accountants.

South Essex

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1968–2026

South Essex Society of Chartered Accountants

Became a "shell society" in 2023.

In 2026, an EGM was called to approve the dissolution of the society.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

2023–

ICAEW Essex

Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the South Essex Society of Chartered Accountants, as well as the rest of Essex.

London and the South East

London

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1870–1872

Institute of Accountants in London

The Institute of Accountants in London became the national Institute of Accountants in July 1872. In 1880 this was one of the five founding bodies of ICAEW. London members of ICAEW did not have specific representation again until 1921.

Some material relating to the Institute of Accountants is held at the London Archives. This includes minutes, rules, letter books, and a journal.

Material relating to the Institute of Accountants in London is held in the Library collection.

1921–1943

London Members' Committee (ICAEW)

Material relating to this committee is held in the Library collection.

1943–1977/78

London and District Society of Chartered Accountants

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1959–1969 └─ Beds., Bucks. & Herts. Branch A standalone Beds, Bucks and Herts Society of Chartered Accountants was created in 1970 (see above).
1971/72–1977/78 └─ Croydon Society of Chartered Accountants Branch society of the London and District Society of Chartered Accountants.

1978/79–

London Society of Chartered Accountants

Became a "shell society" circa 2024. This followed an SGM held in April 2024, at which a majority of the Society's members decided to transfer LSCA operations to an ICAEW London network.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1978/79–1985 └─ Croydon Society of Chartered Accountants

Branch society of the London Society of Chartered Accountants.

A standalone Croydon and District Society of Chartered Accountants was created in 1985 (see below).

 ?–c.2023 └─ North London Society of Chartered Accountants

Branch society of the London Society of Chartered Accountants.

The annual report of the London Society for the year ended 31 December 2023 states that "North London Branch members have been invited to join the North-West London Area Society", implying that this branch is now defunct.

 ?– └─ North West London Society of Chartered Accountants

Branch society of the London Society of Chartered Accountants.

As of 2026 it remains an independent district society. The annual report of the London Society for the year ended 31 December 2023 notes that the North West London Society had chosen to continue to run as independent, self-administered society, rather than transferring its activities to the ICAEW London network.

 ? └─ South West London Area Society of Chartered Accountants Branch society of the London Society of Chartered Accountants.
2024– ICAEW London Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the London Society of Chartered Accountants.

South East

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1932–

South Eastern Society of Chartered Accountants

Though it has ceased to operate under this name, as of 2026 the society continues to exist, with Companies House recording its status as 'active'.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

c.2024–

Chartered Accountants South East

This is the new operating name for the South Eastern Society of Chartered Accountants. Under this name, it remains an independent district society.

Thames Valley

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1968–

Thames Valley Society of Chartered Accountants

Remains an independent district society as of 2026, with its members having voted to remain independent at a Special General Meeting held on 1 May 2024.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

Croydon

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1985–

Croydon and District Society of Chartered Accountants

From 1971/72 to 1985 there was a Croydon branch of the London Society.

Became a "shell society" circa 2023.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

c.2023–

ICAEW South London and Surrey

Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the Croydon and District Society of Chartered Accountants.

Midlands

Birmingham and West Midlands

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1882–1909

Birmingham and Midland Society of Chartered Accountants

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1910–1967

Birmingham and District Society of Chartered Accountants

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1948–?

└─ Coventry Area Branch

 

1956–1967

└─ Stoke-on-Trent Area Branch

1946–1967

└─ Wolverhampton Branch

 

1968–

Birmingham and West Midlands Society of Chartered Accountants

Became a "shell society" in 2024. The minutes of its 2025 AGM state that its "main focus will be to ensure the reserves are appropriately distributed for the good of the members by December 2029, or by December 2033 as a backstop".

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

? └─ Coventry Area Branch  
1968–1976/77 └─ Stoke-on-Trent Area Branch

A standalone Staffs, Salop and Wolverhampton Society of Chartered Accountants was created in 1976/77 (see below).

1968–1976/77 └─ Wolverhampton Branch  

2024–

ICAEW West Midlands

Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the Birmingham and West Midlands Society of Chartered Accountants, as well as the Staffs, Salop and Wolverhampton Society of Chartered Accountants.

Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1901–1939

Leicester Society of Chartered Accountants

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1939–

Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Society of Chartered Accountants

The Leicester Society of Chartered Accountants was extended to include the counties of Northampton and Rutland in 1939, forming the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Society of Chartered Accountants.

Some material relating to the Society is held by the Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Record Office.

Became a "shell society" in 2024.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

2024–

ICAEW East Midlands

Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Society of Chartered Accountants, as well as the Nottingham, Derby and Lincoln Society of Chartered Accountants.

Nottingham, Derby and Lincoln

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1901–1998

Nottingham Society of Chartered Accountants

Nottinghamshire Archives hold some minutes, accounts and reports for the Nottingham Society of Chartered Accountants.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1951–? └─ Derby Branch  
1965–? └─ Lincoln and South Lincolnshire Branch Transferred from the Hull, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Society of Chartered Accountants in 1965.

1999–

Nottingham, Derby and Lincoln Society of Chartered Accountants

Nottinghamshire Archives hold some materials relating to the Nottingham, Derby and Lincoln Society of Chartered Accountants.

Became a "shell society" in 2023.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

? └─ Derby Society of Chartered Accountants

Branch society of Nottingham, Derby and Lincoln.

Material relating to the society is held by Derbyshire Record Office.

2023–

ICAEW East Midlands

Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the Nottingham, Derby and Lincoln Society of Chartered Accountants, as well as the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Society of Chartered Accountants.

Staffordshire, Shropshire and Wolverhampton

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1976/77–

Staffs, Salop and Wolverhampton Society of Chartered Accountants

Upon its foundation this society absorbed a number of erstwhile branches of the Birmingham and West Midlands Society of Chartered Accountants, including Stoke-on-Trent and Wolverhampton.

The society was made dormant at its 2022 AGM.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

? └─ North Staffs Society of Chartered Accountants Branch society of Staffs, Salop and Wolverhampton.
 ?–2023 └─ Shropshire Society of Chartered Accountants

Branch society of Staffs, Salop and Wolverhampton.

Material relating to the society is held by Shropshire Archives.

The minutes of the 2023 AGM of the Staffs, Salop and Wolverhampton Society of Chartered Accountants note the dissolution of the Shropshire Society into Staffs, Salop and Wolverhampton.

? └─ Wolverhampton Society of Chartered Accountants Branch society of Staffs, Salop and Wolverhampton.

2022–

ICAEW West Midlands

Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the Staffs, Salop and Wolverhampton Society of Chartered Accountants, as well as the Birmingham and West Midlands Society of Chartered Accountants.

North East

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material
1882–1915 Northern Institute of Chartered Accountants

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1916–2026

Northern Society of Chartered Accountants

The Northern Institute of Chartered Accountants changed its name to the Northern Society of Chartered Accountants as of 1916.

Became a "shell society" in 2024. The report of the Society's trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024 states that "[a]s of 1st Jan 2024, operations of the Northern Society of Chartered Accountants transitioned to a local network board".

In 2026 an EGM was called to approve the dissolution of the Society.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1950–? └─ Cumberland Branch
 
1958–1968 └─ North Yorkshire and South Durham Branch Transferred from the Leeds Society in 1958. Became the Teesside Branch in 1968.
1968–?
└─ Teesside Branch
 
? └─ Tyne and Wear Branch  

2024–

ICAEW Northern

Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the Northern Society of Chartered Accountants.

North West

Liverpool

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1870–1880

Incorporated Society of Liverpool Accountants

In 1880 this was one of the five founding bodies of ICAEW. It subsequently became the Liverpool Society of Chartered Accountants.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

 c.1880– Liverpool Society of Chartered Accountants

The Liverpool Record Office holds the collection of the Liverpool Society of Chartered Accountants, including the original records of the Liverpool Chartered Accountants Library.

Became a "shell society" in 2023. A document issued by the Society in November of that year states that "virtually all ongoing activities will be carried out via a body called “ICAEW Liverpool”", with the Society carrying out only "some very limited functions" such as the awarding of prizes.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1948– └─ Chester and North Wales Society of Chartered Accountants

Branch society of the Liverpool Society of Chartered Accountants.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1958–c.1994 └─ Isle of Man Society of Chartered Accountants For some years the Isle of Man Society was a branch of the Liverpool Society. It is is now a standalone entity, having been incorporated as a separate company in 1994 (see below).
1954–? └─ South Lancashire Branch  
2023– ICAEW Liverpool Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the Liverpool Society of Chartered Accountants (though the Liverpool Society remains engaged in certain limited activities).

Manchester

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1871–1880

Manchester Institute of Accountants

In 1880 this was one of the five founding bodies of ICAEW. It was the forerunner to the Manchester Society of Chartered Accountants. 

Material relating to the Manchester Institute of Accountants is held in the Library collection.

1881–
Manchester Society of Chartered Accountants

Manchester Archives hold the records of the Manchester Society of Chartered Accountants.

Became a "shell society" in 2023, with a new company — MSCA Legacy Ltd. — being incorporated to carry out certain limited activities.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1951–? └─ Bolton Society of Chartered Accountants 


Branch society of the Manchester Society of Chartered Accountants.
1948–1965 └─ North Lancashire Branch

Became the separate North West Society of Chartered Accountants in 1965.

2023–

ICAEW Manchester

Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the Manchester Society of Chartered Accountants.

Lancashire and South Lakes

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1965–2017; c.2024–

North West Society of Chartered Accountants

Previously the North Lancashire Branch of the Manchester Society of Chartered Accountants.

The Society changed its name to "ICAEW Chartered Accountants Lancashire and South Lakeland" in 2017. However, by 2024 it had reverted to using the name "North West Society of Chartered Accountants".

Became a "shell society" in 2024. The Society's report for the year ended 31 December 2024 states that "[t]he activities previously organised and run through the society are now being delivered directly by the ICAEW and directed locally by the ICAEW Lancashire and South Lakeland Board".

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

2017–c.2023 ICAEW Chartered Accountants Lancashire and South Lakeland

From 2017 to circa 2023, the North West Society of Chartered Accountants changed its name to "ICAEW Chartered Accountants Lancashire and South Lakeland".

2024–

ICAEW Lancashire and South Lakeland

Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the North West Society of Chartered Accountants.

South Central

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1965–

Southern Society of Chartered Accountants

Upon its foundation, the Southern Society took over from the South Eastern Society an area including the western parts of Sussex and counties west thereof including groups at Bournemouth, Southampton and Portsmouth.

Initially known as the Southern District Society of Chartered Accountants.

Became a "shell society" in 2023.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

2023–

ICAEW South Central

Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the Southern Society of Chartered Accountants.

South Wales

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1913–1974

South Wales and Monmouthshire Society of Chartered Accountants

Glamorgan Archives hold some material relating to the South Wales and Monmouthshire Society of Chartered Accountants.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1975/76– South Wales Society of Chartered Accountants

Became a "shell society" in 2023.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

2023–

ICAEW Wales

Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the South Wales Society of Chartered Accountants.

South West

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1903–1934

Bristol Society of Chartered Accountants

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1935–1966 Bristol and West of England Society of Chartered Accountants

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

? └─ Bristol Area Branch  
1956–1966 └─ Cornwall and Plymouth Branch

1947–1966 └─ Exeter and District Branch

 
1959–1966 └─ Gloucestershire Branch  
1967– West of England Society of Chartered Accountants

Until 1976/77 the West of England Society covered the areas of Bristol, Gloucestershire, Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset. In 1977/78 responsibility for Devon, Cornwall, and parts of Somerset was transferred to the newly-formed South Western Society of Chartered Accountants.

Became a "shell society" circa 2024.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1967–? └─ Bristol Area Branch  
1967–1977/78 └─ Cornwall and Plymouth Branch  
1967–1977/78 └─ Exeter and District Branch  
1967–? └─ Gloucestershire Branch  
1977/78– South Western Society of Chartered Accountants

Upon its foundation, the South Western Society took on responsibility for Devon, Cornwall, and parts of Somerset, which had previously been covered by the West of England Society.

Became a "shell society" in 2023.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

2023–

ICAEW South West

Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the South Western Society of Chartered Accountants.

c.2024– ICAEW West of England Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the West of England Society of Chartered Accountants.

Yorkshire and the Humber

Humberside

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1927–1939

Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire Society of Chartered Accountants

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1939–1973

Hull, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Society of Chartered Accountants

The Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire Society of Chartered Accountants was extended to cover the whole of Lincolnshire in 1939, forming the Hull, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Society of Chartered Accountants.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1948–? └─ Grimsby and North Lincolnshire Branch
 

1974–

Humberside and District Society of Chartered Accountants

Became a "shell society" in 2024.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

? └─ South Humberside and East Lindsey Society of Chartered Accountants Branch society of the Humberside and District Society of Chartered Accountants.
2024– ICAEW Humber Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the Humberside and District Society of Chartered Accountants.

Sheffield

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1877–1880

Sheffield Institute of Accountants

In 1880 this was one of the five founding bodies of ICAEW.

The later Sheffield district society, under its various names, is generally treated as standing in succession to the Sheffield Institute — see The first hundred years- centenary 1877-1977, for example.

Material relating to the Sheffield Institute of Accountants is held in the Library collection.

1882–1907
Sheffield Incorporated Society of Chartered Accountants

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1907–1937 Sheffield Society of Chartered Accountants

The Sheffield Incorporated Society of Chartered Accountants changed its name to Sheffield Society of Chartered Accountants in 1907.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1937– Sheffield and District Society of Chartered Accountants

The Sheffield Society of Chartered Accountants changed its name to the Sheffield and District Society of Chartered Accountants in 1937.

Became a "shell society" in 2023.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

2023–

ICAEW Sheffield

Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the Sheffield and District Society of Chartered Accountants.

West Yorkshire

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material

1907–1934

Leeds and District Society of Chartered Accountants

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

1934–1976

Leeds, Bradford and District Society of Chartered Accountants

The Leeds and District Society of Chartered Accountants was renamed the Leeds, Bradford and District Society of Chartered Accountants in 1934.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

? └─ Calderdale Branch  
1951–? └─ Halifax Branch  
? └─ Huddersfield Branch  
1950–1957
└─ North Yorkshire and South Durham Branch
Transferred to the Northern Society as of 1 January 1958.
? └─ York Branch  
1976– West Yorkshire Society of Chartered Accountants

The Leeds, Bradford and District Society of Chartered Accountants was renamed the West Yorkshire Society of Chartered Accountants in 1976.

Also known as the West Yorkshire and York Society of Chartered Accountants.

A historical resume of the society by Roger Oakley is available online.

Became a "shell society" in 2024.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

? └─ Bradford Society of Chartered Accountants
Branch society of the West Yorkshire Society.
?–2023 └─ Huddersfield and District Society of Chartered Accountants

Branch society of the West Yorkshire Society.

Dissolved at the 2023 AGM of the West Yorkshire Society of Chartered Accountants.

? └─ York Society of Chartered Accountants
Branch society of the West Yorkshire Society.
2024– ICAEW West and North Yorkshire Local network. Covers the areas previously served by the West Yorkshire Society of Chartered Accountants.

Crown Dependencies

Dates Society / branch / local network Notes and related material
c.1994–

Isle of Man Society of Chartered Accountants

Originally founded as a branch of the Liverpool Society of Chartered Accountants in 1958.

Incorporated as a standalone company in the Isle of Man in 1994.

Remains an independent district society, as of 2026.

Material relating to this society is held in the Library collection.

Please note that standalone district societies have not been established at Jersey or Guernsey — though, for a time, there was a District Group of the London Society at Jersey which covered the Channel Islands. A Jersey Association of Practising Accountants was formed in 1954; this was later superseded by the Jersey Society of Chartered and Certified Accountants (JSCCA), established in 1974. The Guernsey Society of Chartered and Certified Accountants (GSCCA), meanwhile, was established in 1972. The JSCCA and GSCCA are cross-institute societies, with their members being drawn not only from ICAEW but also from ICAS, Chartered Accountants Ireland, and other professional accountancy bodies. Some material relating to these two societies is held in the Library collection — see the catalogue for details.
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