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Merchanting is ‘fascinating and full of opportunity’, says apprentice

Ask 17-year-old apprentice Alfie Dobbs what he thinks of the builders’ merchant sector and he...

WCoBM issues Company Handbook to support new Freemen

Being a Liveryman is a unique opportunity and a wonderful way to keep in touch...

WCoBM welcomes 11 new Freemen

The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants is pleased to announce 11 new Freemen have joined...

Pre-order your copy of ‘The City Unlocked’

The City Unlocked is a new publication that celebrates the history of the Livery Company,...

Fulfill your new year’s resolution with a grant from WCoBM

The beginning of a new year is a time of reflection, with many of us...

WCoBM Winter 2024 Newsletter

Our Winter 2024 newsletter is packed with news of key events and activities our Livery,...

Caring for the Environment Award 2025 – Entries now open!

Entries to our ‘Caring for the Environment Award’ are now open and we are once...

Livery Climate Action Group Update

The Livery Climate Action Group (LCAG) has released its Autumn Newsletter, outlining future LCAG events,...

Farewell Bulletin from the Lord Mayor – November 2024

Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli The 695th Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of London has issued his farewell...

Steve Boyer installed as new WCoBM Master

Steve Boyer has been installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM)...

Nine new Liverymen join WCoBM

The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants has welcomed nine new Liverymen to the company during...

City Livery Briefing – October 2024

The Livery Committee has issued the Livery Briefing document for October 2024, which explores the...

Autumn Update from St Paul’s Cathedral

Last June was a momentous occasion in St Paul’s choral history, when the first two...

Seven new Freemen join WCoBM

Seven new Freemen have joined the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants, at a Court meeting...

Join us for our upcoming events

All WCoBM Liverymen and Freemen are being encouraged to book their places to our upcoming...

Equality of Arms Campaign updates on calls for ‘sensible reform’

The Equality of Arms Campaign encourages and support sensible reform to heraldic convention to achieve...

WCoBM supports Building Materials Careers with dedicated grants

Funding is available from the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM), a City Livery Company,...

WCoBM Summer 2024 Newsletter

Our Summer 2024 newsletter is packed with news of key events and activities our Livery,...

City Livery Briefing – July 2024

Livery Committee Chair Philip Woodhouse has issued the Livery Briefing document for July 2024, which...

Lord Mayor’s Bulletin – July 2024

The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor has issued a bulletin for July 2024, discussing some...

Nine new Freemen join WCoBM

The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) is pleased to announce that nine new Freemen...

WCoBM to sponsor award at BMF Members’ Day

Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants is once again pleased to be sponsoring an award at...

City & Livery Merchandise available to purchase

City and Livery merchandise is available to purchase by City of London Livery Companies, Guilds...

WCoBM helps rising stars to secure employment and learn new skills

The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) is helping a Livery charity support ex-offenders in...

Shrieval Candidates’ Addresses to the City

Ahead of the election of the Sheriffs on Monday 24th June, the two Shrieval Candidates...

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

It was with deepest sadness that the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants learned of the...

Lord Mayor’s Update – May 2024

The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of London Michael Mainelli has written an open letter...

WCOBM welcomes new Freemen

Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants has welcomed seven new Freemen to the Company. The following...

Spring events update from the Lord Mayor’s Appeal

With the mayoral year in full swing under the stewardship of Lord Mayor Alderman Professor...

April 2024 Livery Briefing

A briefing on topics discussed at the latest Livery Committee meeting, plus an update on...