Archived News

Shrieval Candidates’ Addresses to the City

Ahead of the election of the Sheriffs on Monday 24th June, the two Shrieval Candidates...
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Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

It was with deepest sadness that the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants learned of the...
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Lord Mayor’s Update – May 2024

The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of London Michael Mainelli has written an open letter...
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WCOBM welcomes new Freemen

Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants has welcomed seven new Freemen to the Company. The following...
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Spring events update from the Lord Mayor’s Appeal

With the mayoral year in full swing under the stewardship of Lord Mayor Alderman Professor...
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April 2024 Livery Briefing

A briefing on topics discussed at the latest Livery Committee meeting, plus an update on...
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Message from the Lord Mayor to all Liverymen

The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants has been thanked by The Rt Hon The Lord...
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Industry celebrates the next generation at WCoBM luncheon

Excellence and dedication were the watchwords at the prestigious City & Awards luncheon, hosted by...
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Call for Materials for Speech and Language UK

Speech and Language UK’s project aims to introduce a practical Painting and Decorating course for...
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February 2024 Livery Briefing

A briefing on topics discussed at the latest Livery Committee meeting, plus an update on...
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Master reaffirms commitment to ESG and diversity policies

Master Alan Hawkins has reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues...
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WCOBM welcomes new Freemen

Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants has welcomed nine new Freemen to the Company. The following...
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Improving self-confidence through nature

We spoke to Liveryman Alistair McAuley about his many years of charitable work and fundraising...
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Sea-Change Sailing Trust’s ‘Sail Cargo’ initiative

Sea-Change Sailing Trust’s ‘Sail Cargo’ initiative is a way to engage trainees in low-carbon delivery at heavily discounted...
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WCoBM Winter 2023 Newsletter

Our Winter 2023 newsletter is packed with news of key events and activities our Livery,...
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Helping young people develop valuable skills

Charity work and philanthropy is a central tenet of the Livery movement, and something Worshipful...
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News update from St. Paul’s Cathedral

Below is the latest update from the Development Team at St. Paul’s Cathedral, which includes...
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Meet new Master Alan Hawkins

Alan Hawkins was installed as the new Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants...
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IPM Hill looks back over his year as Master

Immediate Past Master Richard Hill looks back over 2022-2023 and his year as Master of...
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New Master installed at Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants

Alan Hawkins has been installed as the Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants...
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PLT issues membership certificate

Pollinating London Together (PLT) has issued the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) with a...
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October 2023 Livery Briefing

A briefing on topics discussed at the latest Livery Committee meeting, plus an update on...
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Poster released for Lord Mayor’s Show

A poster has been created to support the 2023 Lord Mayor’s Show, celebrating everything that...
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WCoBM signs Climate Action Plan

The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants has developed a Climate Action Plan (CAP) which will...
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WCoBM Summer 2023 Newsletter

Our Summer newsletter is packed with news of key events and activities our Livery, members...
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Mayoralty and Shrievalty – A Letter from the City of London

Dear Masters, Prime Wardens, Upper Bailiff and Clerks, The Nominations Committee of the Court of...
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SSAFA Livery Company Newsletter – Summer 2023

SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, has published the first issue of its newsletter, SSAFA and...
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Supporting construction mental health

As a City Livery Company, the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) has a core...
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Congratulations to King Charles III

The Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants, Richard Hill, has written to King...
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Survey reveals awareness of Livery Companies

The City of London’s Communications & Corporate Affairs Sub-Committee have agreed to share data around...
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