The Livery Committee decided that a summary of the results of Livery Giving in terms of grants and volunteering should be published as a small leaflet. The details below deliver the important message that the Livery is an enormous force for good. The three core values of the Livery Companies are: To support their trade,...Read More
On the 5th July, our Charities Committee held its meeting at the Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield, the home of the Ken Hawley Collection Trust. Our Company has supported the Hawley Trust for several years now, recognising the importance of its work preserving and documenting Sheffield’s history as a world-class manufacturer of tools and cutlery....Read More
At the end of June, our Company exhibited at the Livery Schools Link (LSL) Showcase for the first time since pre-pandemic. We joined many other Livery companies in Guildhall, talking to secondary school students, teachers and career advisors about the many job opportunities in our respective trades and the options for training, development and learning...Read More
The Maddie Rose Campaign aims to “shine a spotlight on the incredible career opportunities” available in the supplier and merchanting sectors, as well as the wider construction and built environment industry, inspiring “diverse young talent to discover the rewarding careers that will enable them to achieve their full potential”. The initiative has been set up...Read More
The latest briefing on topics discussed at the latest Livery Committee meeting, plus an update on annual events of interest to Liverymen. Download here Read More
One of our Livery’s main events each year is the Election Court General. All Liverymen and Freemen are expected to attend as it’s an important occasion where our new Master and Wardens are elected for the ensuing year. On Monday 25th April 2022, Senior Warden Richard Hill FCCA (pictured left) was elected as WCoBM’s new...Read More
In the Easter bulletin from the The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor Vincent Keaveny and Lady Mayoress send their wishes for a happy Easter and reflect on recent events including: His attendance at St Paul’s Cathedral for the United Guilds Service – the first such gathering since 2019 The Lady Mayoress’s Sleep Out in Guildhall...Read More
On the 21st March, our Company hosted its annual City & Awards lunch at the magnificent 17th Century Vintners Hall in the City of London. The popular event celebrates the achievements of individuals in the industry and within organisations WCoBM supports in training and education through its charitable fund. Liverymen, Freemen, award winners and guests...Read More
Applications to the Building Craft Programme 2022-2023 are now open and the deadline is 28th March 2022, at 12 noon. The Building Craft Programme is a full time, 8-month course which gives practical experience in traditional building skills and the opportunity to work towards a Level 3 NVQ in Heritage Skills. The course consists of...Read More
Last year our Company donated £2,000 to Treloar – a fantastic organisation that helps support vulnerable students, each with complex physical disabilities. Treloar’s School and Treloar’s College remained open throughout the pandemic and in a thank you letter to the Company, Treloar included insight into the students’ lives over the past year and what lies...Read More
