The Livery Committee is a forum for communication between the livery and the officers at Guildhall and Mansion House, on any matter affecting the interests of the general body of the Livery.
There are 110 Livery Companies in the City of London plus a host of Guilds and trade-related organisations. You can search for them here.
A handful of pages picked to highlight the breadth of the work of the Livery.
This free guide covers short descriptions of all the City Livery Companies, their coats of arms, contact details, and a map of livery halls.
The Lord Mayor’s Appeal strives to find solutions to London’s most pressing societal issues. Read the latest report.
Livery Schools Link works with livery companies and schools to benefit young people in education to improve student employability.
We are pleased to present this 2022 Pan Livery Report. Alongside data from the third survey of Philanthropic Giving by Livery Companies, this report describes some of the Livery initiatives and stories, highlighting the breadth and quality of these projects and the impact they are having for beneficiaries.
The London Centre is now open at the home of New London Architecture in the West Wing of the Guildhall complex.
The City of London is currently reviewing its main planning and transport document known as ‘City Plan 2040 and the Transport Strategy’.
Livery Schools Link (LSL) helps students to raise their aspirations through links with Livery Companies in the City of London, and it is looking for a Treasurer.
Anne Holmes was elected in April and recently installed as the new Chief Commoner of the City of London for 2023-24.
The City of London Corporation’s Policy Chairman, Chris Hayward, pledged to support the City in “building a bridge into the future” as he marks one year in office.
On Thursday 11th May, the Co-Chairman and founder of the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch reported on the success of the event and how a record sum was raised.
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Read what people have to say about Livery Companies and Guilds.
I was honoured to serve as Master of my Livery Company and then as Sheriff where I learned that fellowship, support of the Lord Mayor and assistance to charity are paramount, championing and protecting all that we collectively value and share.
Introduced to the history and workings of the square mile and all its intricacies nearly 10 years ago, I have ever increasing delight that there is still so much to learn, see and absorb, and of course share with others. Long may it continue.
The Livery Companies and the City Corporation actively partner with our youth, whether this be through bursaries, career advice, or ‘just in time’ donations when it matters the most. This is a great display of our aligned commitments towards social mobility and creating equal opportunities.
