Our Autumn newsletter is out and can be downloaded here: WCoBM Newsletter – Autumn 2018 spreads In this issue the Master Brian Blanchard (currently Immediate Past Master) talks about the many highlights of his year including his fantastic Master’s Weekend in Sunny Durham! See pages 4-7. We also include an update on our ‘Build A Career Without Limits’ campaign....Read More
The Installation ceremony of our new Master Pippa Latham is took place at Merchant Taylors’ Hall at the end of October 2018. The Hall is one of the ‘Great Twelve’ Livery Companies, being famously ‘at sixes and sevens’ with the Skinners’ Company in the order of precedence. On the same evening Wardens Dame Fiona Woolf,...Read More
In the summer WCoBM and its members contributed generously and supported a significant project organised by Build Up – a charitable organisation that runs practical construction projects for young people aged 6-20 to design and build structures in some of London’s most deprived communities. Set up in 2014, Build Up is giving young people...Read More
This year ‘A’ Level students were awarded the highest proportion of As and A*s since 2012. Despite changes to toughen exams in England, 26.4% of entries achieved top grades. We congratulate all students on their hard work. Some will have a clear plan of what next – whether that’s University, College, going travelling or straight...Read More
A varied and fascinating weekend was arranged this year for the Master’s weekend, revealing the splendours of the North East. Beautiful sunshine and an England win in the World Cup was the icing on the cake! Durham Cathedral With record numbers of over 70 members, partners and guests attending, the weekend started Friday evening...Read More
The latest briefing on topics discussed at the Livery Committee meeting, plus an update on annual events of interest to Liverymen. June Liv Brf 2018Read More
Our Spring newsletter is out and can be downloaded here: WCoBM Newsletter – Spring 2018 spreads In this latest issue our new Master talks about the many highlights of his year so far, which includes his Installation at Mansion House last October, the commissioning of HMS Forth and the launch of a new campaign –...Read More
The Builders’ Merchants’ Company, like all Livery Companies, has by law to comply with the requirements of the GDPR which came into effect on 25th May 2018. This means that the Company has to obtain your explicit consent, as a member of the Company, to hold your personal data and to use it for specific,...Read More
A new campaign – Build A Career Without Limits – has been launched by The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM). The campaign is targeted at young people leaving school or college and looking for a career where they can develop new skills, build their qualifications and explore new avenues to support their ambitions. It...Read More
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) and the Rainy Day Trust have agreed to work jointly to provide support in training, education and career development for young people in the industry. The two organisations are promoting the benefits of careers in merchanting or manufacturing and are keen to support those that may need financial...Read More
