Liveryman Gary Gingell recently took part in the Lady Mayoress’ Sleep Out Experience, which sees Liverymen and Freemen from multiple Livery Companies spend the night sleeping outside at London’s Guildhall Yard to raise awareness of homelessness. Here, he explains what the experience meant to him. When Liveryman Gary Gingell saw the Lady Mayoress’ Sleep Out...Read More
On Friday 28th March, 2025, Master Steve Boyer, along with members of the Livery and their guests attended the 81st United Guilds’ Service at St Paul’s Cathedral, London, followed by lunch at Carpenters’ Hall. First established in 1943 following the Blitz of 1940-41, the service acts as a reminder of the religious origins of the...Read More
The Livery Committee is delighted to present this Livery Impact Report 2025. Alongside the data obtained from the fourth Survey of Philanthropic Giving by Livery Companies undertaken in 2024, this report also describes a number of the great Livery initiatives and stories, highlighting the depth, breadth and quality of these projects and the far-reaching impact they are having...Read More
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants is pleased to announce six new Freemen have joined the Company, taking the total number of Freemen and Liverymen to 259 – the highest figure the Company has ever had. The ceremony took place on 17 March at Painters’ Hall, London, during a meeting of the Court of Assistants, after which...Read More
Excellence and dedication were the focus of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) City & Awards luncheon, hosted at the spectacular Painters’ Hall on Monday 17 March, 2025. Now in its 13th year, the annual event celebrates the achievements of rising stars in the builders’ merchant sector, as well as highlighting exceptional service among WCoBM’s military affiliations and...Read More
A survey among Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchant (WCoBM) members has revealed the importance that leading figures within the building materials industry places on caring for the environment and tackling climate change. The latest survey, carried out among WCoBM members by the Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Committee to understand its members’ attitudes to climate...Read More
Ask 17-year-old apprentice Alfie Dobbs what he thinks of the builders’ merchant sector and he replies it is “fascinating, fun and full of opportunity”. This could be because builders’ merchanting is in the apprentice’s blood. Alfie’s father William has more than 20 years’ experience in the business and so Alfie has grown up around the...Read More
Being a Liveryman is a unique opportunity and a wonderful way to keep in touch with colleagues and friends in the industry throughout your career.When new Freemen first join Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants it’s natural to have many questions about the workings of the Company. That’s why we’ve created a brand-new Company Handbook, where...Read More
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants is pleased to announce 11 new Freemen have joined the Company. The ceremony took place at Cutlers’ Hall, London, on 3 February, after which the new Freemen joined Master Steve Boyer, members of the Court and Court Assistants for a welcome lunch. The new Freemen clothed at the event...Read More
The City Unlocked is a new publication that celebrates the history of the Livery Company, tracing the history of the City of London through portraits of the individual Livery Companies. Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants is delighted to have contributed to the publication, which will be published in July 2025. Beginning in Medieval London, with...Read More
