Our Winter 2023 newsletter is packed with news of key events and activities our Livery, members and guests have enjoyed this year. This issue features thoughts from both our current Master, Alan Hawkins, and Immediate Past Master Richard Hill. We also announce that nominations are open for the 2024 WCoBM Caring for the Environment Award...Read More
Charity work and philanthropy is a central tenet of the Livery movement, and something Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants strongly believes in. One of the charities to benefit this year was the Build Up Foundation. Here, we take an in-depth look at Build Up’s work, and how WCoBM has helped. Every member of the Company...Read More
Below is the latest update from the Development Team at St. Paul’s Cathedral, which includes details of the Cathedral’s upcoming Christmas schedule, as well as details of two major projects that have been completed this year. As the autumn colours fall away and the days draw in we can at least look forward to the...Read More
Alan Hawkins was installed as the new Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) on 27th October, 2023, in a prestigious ceremony at Drapers’ Hall, London. Though not a builders’ merchant himself, the Master’s career has always been closely linked with the construction and building product distribution sectors. A qualified chartered accountant, he...Read More
Immediate Past Master Richard Hill looks back over 2022-2023 and his year as Master of the Company. “I write these words at the end of my year as Master, reflecting on a difficult but fulfilling year representing the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants. “It was my greatest fear that my Consort and wife, Katja would...Read More
Alan Hawkins has been installed as the Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM). The installation took place on 27th October 2023 at Drapers’ Hall, one of London’s most historic Livery Halls. During his year in office, the Master will be supported by Senior Warden Stephen Boyer and Junior Warden Lucia Di Stazio....Read More
Pollinating London Together (PLT) has issued the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) with a membership certificate in recognition of the Company’s continued support of the PLT initiative. Gemma Waugh, PLT Project Co-ordinator, said: “We would like to thank you for your support of Pollinating London Together so far. As part of our membership and...Read More
A briefing on topics discussed at the latest Livery Committee meeting, plus an update on annual events of interest to Liverymen. Download hereRead More
A poster has been created to support the 2023 Lord Mayor’s Show, celebrating everything that makes the City unique. The image was painted by Jim Moir (more commonly known as Vic Reeves) and includes links to the many Livery companies that support the City. Many of these Livery companies will be taking part in the...Read More
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants has developed a Climate Action Plan (CAP) which will help the Company play its part in responding to the growing challenges of global climate change. As part of the Livery Climate Action Group, the Company is committed to supporting the Lord Mayor and the City of London in responding...Read More
