The recent report reveals that the Livery movement is one of the top six grant makers in the UK with annual aggregate giving of £72M.
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More than 500 Freeman virtual ceremonies completed
Despite the pandemic, more than 500 virtual Freeman ceremonies have been completed. Murray Craig, Clerk of the Chamberlain’s Court, has provided an insight into how this has been achieved.
Virtual Livery Charity Conference – 17th May 2021
This conference, following on from one in 2018, will discuss charity governance issues, debate the success of charity responses to the social needs caused by COVID.
United Guilds’ Service Postponement until 2022
Andrew Scott DL, Chairman of the UGS Trustees has written to the Lord Mayor to regretfully inform him that the United Guilds Service has had to be postponed until 2022.
Pollinating London Together publishes its latest newsletter
Pollinating London Together is a pan-livery initiative to help natural pollinators thrive in the City and allow their habitats to be enjoyed by everyone.
Arrangements for Common Hall: Election of Sheriffs
Wave of new Clerks at Livery Companies
In the last 12 months there has been an abnormally large amount of Clerkship change-overs, with 25 new Clerks (over 20%) named since May 2020.
A note from the City Remembrancer on the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Following the sad news of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, the following information may be of assistance to Livery Companies in this period of national mourning.