…the City of London. A Freeman of the Company is entitled to attend all Company Events including either two of the Company’s four core lunches or one of the Company’s four core lunches and the Annual Banquet. In addition, a Freeman of the Company is…
Governance
…Company’s cutter, the Water Forget-me-not. The Company has honoured certain individuals as Honorary Freemen and liverymen who have performed meritorious services for the Company. The Company’s Patron Saint is St Christopher, adopted in 2008 following consultation with the Chaplain, and within the Company, reflecting his…
Safeguarding Policy
Home Safeguarding Policy Policy Statement The Water Conservation Trust (“The Trust”) is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment which safeguards anyone who comes into contact with it. This includes beneficiaries, children, vulnerable adults, Members of The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators (“The Company”)…
Who we are
…traditions of the Livery movement, including charitable giving and support for education and training. We actively participate in Livery events within the City while remaining a modern and forward-thinking company. We are committed to education, particularly for the younger generation in the water and environmental…
Common Hall – Election of Sheriffs and other Officers, Guildhall
…followed by the Masters, Prime Wardens and Upper Bailiff of the several Livery Companies (Senior Companies last) walked in procession from the Crypt to the Great Hall. The Masters and Prime Wardens of the twelve senior Livery Companies, and the Livery Committee, took their seats…
The Worshipful Company of World Traders, International Women’s Day Celebration, Goodenough College
…round the lovely hall as we examined art work by a variety of female artists. Following an introduction from Master Mike Larsen, the Lady Mayoress, Elisabeth Mainelli, began the more formal proceedings by embracing this opportunity to celebrate the achievement of women. She mentioned her…
Research and other projects
Home Charity Research and other projects The Trust does not directly fund environmental research. However, the dissertations of more than 200 students supported under the Universities Programme have made a major contribution to research. The Trust has supported post-graduate student fees and activities on an…
In our responses to the Ofwat consultations on water efficiency the Company has been advocating a review of water consumption tariffs. We think that the attached report on energy tariffs by Ofgem will be of interest.
For the report, published 23 August 2024, go to https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-08/Standing%20Charges%20-%20summary%20of%20responses.pdf Standing charge clamour shows need for new kids on the (rising) block By James Wallin, Utility Week editor https://utilityweek.co.uk/more-diverse-tariffs-could-reduce-standing-charges/ The level of ire over standing charges on energy bills was made abundantly clear by…
Message from the Master
Home About us Message from the Master “It is an enormous privilege and honour to be installed as the 35th Master of the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators. I see us as a leading Livery company on environmental issues. We are a Company of action…