On Friday, our Master Steve Boyer, and Mistress Pauline Boyer, had the privilege of representing the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants at the Children’s Magical Taxi Tour – an extraordinary event that takes children with chronic, debilitating illnesses and life-limiting conditions, on a three-day trip of a lifetime to Disneyland Paris. This deeply moving event, organised by the Worshipful...Read More
Our Summer 2025 newsletter is packed with news of key events and activities our Livery, members and guests have enjoyed this year. In this issue we introduce all the new Freemen who have joined the Company since the start of the year. We also find out more about the Lady Mayoress’ Sleep Out Experience, which...Read More
The Livery Committee has released its Livery Impact Report 2025. Alongside the data obtained from the fourth Survey of Philanthropic Giving by Livery Companies, undertaken in 2024, this report 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 for...Read More
July 2025 Dear Masters, Prime Wardens, Upper Bailiff and Clerks, The 2025 Aldermanic Appraisal Process The Nominations Committee of the Court of Aldermen met last week to consider the Independent Panel’s appraisal and the formal nomination submissions of those Aldermen considering higher Office. Firstly, the Court of Aldermen would like to take this opportunity to...Read More
The Livery Climate Action Group (LCAG) has released its Spring 2025 Newsletter, outlining future LCAG events, as well as links to news coverage of LCAG members and their work towards achieving net zero. Key news includes LCAG is encouraging everyone to “save the date” of 26 January 2026 for the next LCAG Conference, which will...Read More
The Livery Committee has issued the Livery Briefing document for April 2025, which explores the recent activities from the Lord Mayor’s Programme, the upcoming Sheep Drive & Livery Fair organised by the Worshipful Company of Woolmen, and updates from the Clerks’ Forum and the next Equality, Diversity & Inclusion course as well as upcoming events...Read More
The No Going Back Foundation has issued a letter thanking supporters for their contribution, and has published a short film highlighting the achievements it has made over the past five years. The Foundation supports prison leavers into employment, overcomes the challenges of housing, and provides training and general support. The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants...Read More
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
