The Master of the Water Conservators, Dylan Barker and the Master of the Watermen and Lightermen, Ted Manning, were presented with the Stela, a section of medieval wooden water pipe, by the Operations Director of the Royal Palace at Hampton Court. It was then taken safely by HM Bargemaster, on…...
Water Conservation Trust CIO
The Trustees of the Company’s charity, The Water Conservation Trust CIO*, met on 6 May 2025 to review progress on education projects and to consider what should be included in the five-year plan 2025-2030. Trustees agreed that the priority should be on education, with a review of the University Bursary…...
Thank you for your generosity
Members of The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators not only support its charity, The Water Conservation Trust, but also give directly to deserving causes in the City of London and beyond.  The receiving organisation is announced at each lunch and thanks to the sterling efforts of collector Nigel Cartwright and…...
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Efforts by organisations to promote diversity and inclusion are falling into disrepute with some senior leaders because they are not delivering value to staff, customers, and shareholders.  Leaders generally want to tackle discrimination and open-up opportunity in their companies, but the work has itself proved politically charged and potentially divisive. The…...
Creating great music to support charity
One way to create great music is to fill St Paul’s Cathedral with cathedral choirs and clergy supported by the Lord Mayor, City Corporation and Livery Masters and representatives. Our singing was significantly enhanced by the amazing voices of St Paul’s, Litchfield and Bradford Cathedral choirs. Little can beat the…...
Supporting young people
The Water Conservation Trust helps young people succeed and thrive, regardless of their background. We are committed to widening participation and equality of opportunity. We are encouraged when we hear the efforts of colleges and universities to help students alleviate the financial pressures they face. At a recent presentation by…...
Congratulations to our students
The Water Conservation Trust currently supports postgraduate students at 15 universities. The Deputy Master, representing the Trust, was invited to the graduation ceremony for students of the University of Surrey in the impressive surroundings of Guildford Cathedral. It was great to catch up with Ruth Leslie our bursary award winner…...
Welcome to the new President
The Water Conservation Trust has supported Birkbeck, University of London for several years, providing bursaries and awarding dissertation prizes to post graduate students. The Water Conservators’ Company along with other livery companies and leading figures in the City of London, were honoured to be invited to the inauguration of Baroness…...
