The No Going Back Foundation has issued a letter thanking supporters for their contribution, and has published a short film highlighting the achievements it has made over the past five years. The Foundation supports prison leavers into employment, overcomes the challenges of housing, and provides training and general support. The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants...Read More

Liveryman Gary Gingell recently took part in the Lady Mayoress’ Sleep Out Experience, which sees Liverymen and Freemen from multiple Livery Companies spend the night sleeping outside at London’s Guildhall Yard to raise awareness of homelessness. Here, he explains what the experience meant to him. When Liveryman Gary Gingell saw the Lady Mayoress’ Sleep Out...Read More

The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) is helping a Livery charity support ex-offenders in securing worthwhile employment and learning new skills.  The No Going Back (NGB) charity was formed in June 2020 as a groundbreaking collaboration between Livery Companies and the Bounce Back Project to reduce re-offending rates, and has since become a standalone...Read More

Ahead of the election of the Sheriffs on Monday 24th June, the two Shrieval Candidates have written addresses to the members of the Livery of the City of London. The two addresses are copied below: Candidature of Alderman Gregory Jones KC To the members of the Livery of the City of London  My Lords, Ladies...Read More

The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of London Michael Mainelli has written an open letter to the City giving his latest update on City News, Livery events and his experience welcoming His Majesty The King to St. Paul’s Cathedral earlier this month. You can read his comments, and the full bulletin, online here. Within the...Read More

With the mayoral year in full swing under the stewardship of Lord Mayor Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, we wanted to share with you the news and events The Lord Mayor’s Appeal have coming up over the next few months. Ride Around the City Our first event planned is Ride Around the City which takes place...Read More

The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants has been thanked by The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of London Michael Mainelli for enabling external guests to join our Livery events and “experience a slice of Livery life”.  At the recent City & Awards Luncheon at Bakers’ Hall, we invited Mansion House Scholar Wubedel Asfaw, currently studying...Read More

Excellence and dedication were the watchwords at the prestigious City & Awards luncheon, hosted by the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) on 18th March, 2024. The event celebrated the next generation of builders’ merchants, giving them the opportunity to network with senior construction industry professionals and distinguished guests, as well as getting what was,...Read More

We spoke to Liveryman Alistair McAuley about his many years of charitable work and fundraising for the Outward Bound Trust. Interacting with nature and spending time outdoors is proven to help young people develop valuable new skills and grow in confidence, as well as tackling mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.  That’s why...Read More

Alan Hawkins was installed as the new Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) on 27th October, 2023, in a prestigious ceremony at Drapers’ Hall, London. Though not a builders’ merchant himself, the Master’s career has always been closely linked with the construction and building product distribution sectors. A qualified chartered accountant, he...Read More