Eileen, my Consort, and I, were honoured to be invited by the Master Constructor to the Company’s Livery and Awards Dinner. It was an important occasion in their Livery year when they recognise achievements and contributions across the Company. There were awards for architecture, building…
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…
Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers, Vintners’ Hall
The Company are also generous in support for members of the armed services and during the evening winners from each of the sections supported by the Company were presented with their prizes. The Company trace their origins back to an Act of Parliament in 1654…
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…
Water Problems in the UK – Gresham College
…physical and online audience. The details are on the Gresham College web site so please look them up: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/water-uk The whole event is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rAXbGP4Kws Congratulations to Carolyn and the College on organising the event. The challenge is to work out how to turn…
Our Cutter
…other Livery Companies and their cutters to compete with hundreds of other fixed seat craft. The race is organised by the Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames. It is based on the Watermen tradition and each crew carries at least one passenger…
Mistress Actuary’s Lunch in support of Treloar’s, Guildhall
…people In 2023 the Livery movement raised £76m for charity, for many charities, including Treloar’s, which had been founded in 1906 by a previous Lord Mayor and Master Loriner, Sir William Purdie Treloar. This initial charity was a “Cripples’ Fund” which in 1908 morphed into…
The Rt. Hon the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Annual Visit to Treloar’s
…achieve their ambitions. With around 800 staff, 24-hour nursing care, all forms of therapy, independence training and education, everyone focuses on each student’s abilities rather than disabilities. It was founded in 1908 by the Lord Mayor of the City of London Sir William Purdie Treloar….
Anniversary Celebration, Mansion House
…all kinds. He has “died twice” and wears a pacemaker to keep going! We were entertained by the London Banqueting Ensemble, and greeted by an honour guard from the Honorary Artillery Company Light Cavalry. The dinner was followed by a loving cup and Stirrup Cup….
