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Livery Impact Report highlights philanthropic work

The Livery Committee has released its Livery Impact Report 2025. Alongside the data obtained...

Mayoralty and Shrievalty – A Letter from the City of London

July 2025 Dear Masters, Prime Wardens, Upper Bailiff and Clerks, The 2025 Aldermanic Appraisal Process...

Livery Climate Action Group Update – Spring 2025

The Livery Climate Action Group (LCAG) has released its Spring 2025 Newsletter, outlining future LCAG...

City Livery Briefing – April 2025

The Livery Committee has issued the Livery Briefing document for April 2025, which explores the...

Learn more about No Going Back

The No Going Back Foundation has issued a letter thanking supporters for their contribution, and...

An unforgettable night out

Liveryman Gary Gingell recently took part in the Lady Mayoress’ Sleep Out Experience, which sees...

Master and Liverymen attend United Guilds’ Service

On Friday 28th March, 2025, Master Steve Boyer, along with members of the Livery and...

Livery Impact Report

The Livery Committee is delighted to present this Livery Impact Report 2025. Alongside the data obtained...

WCoBM sees membership grow with new Freemen

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

WCoBM celebrates excellence and dedication at City & Awards event

Excellence and dedication were the focus of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) City...

Survey reveals the importance of caring for the environment

A survey among Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchant (WCoBM) members has revealed the importance that...

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...