Organisation and Governance

Organisation

The Company is led by its Master, assisted by the Upper Warden and Renter Warden. They are appointed annually by the Court of Assistants.

Members of the Court are Past Masters of the Company, Liverymen who will be proceeding to high office, a learned Clerk and a Treasurer. From the Court an Executive Committee is elected to run its day-to-day business.

The Company employs a part-time Beadle and has an honorary Chaplain.

The Freedom and the Livery

Admission to The Freedom of the Company is open to ladies and gentlemen by Patrimony (an applicant born when their father is already a member of the Company), Servitude (apprenticeship to a craft member of the Company), or Redemption (purchase). A Freeman enjoys the social life of the Company including such events as the carol service, summer reception and seminars.

Freemen may offer themselves as candidates for full membership of The Company as Liverymen. The Livery are expected to share the responsibilities, enjoy the fellowship and participate in its social and more formal activities. Liverymen will also be expected to support the craft and charitable work of the Company.

The Company has a Christian tradition. Any candidate for the Livery should be sympathetic to this historical position.

Costs and Membership

The costs of running the Company are covered by an annual subscription (Quarterage) . Functions are charged to members at cost.

The Company warmly invites application for membership from those who share its objectives, which are to encourage high standards in its crafts, to support actively its charities and to enjoy the fellowship of its I members.

Enquiries should be addressed to The Clerk