Charity
In common with other Livery Companies of the City of London, philanthropy is one of the core objectives of the Company. Funds resulting from donations from Liverymen, bequests and legacies are prudently invested to provide both growth and annual income. The stated object of the Charity Fund is that the livery makes a difference to the people and organisations it is able to support, and the Company regularly reviews its giving to ensure that its funds are put to the best possible use.
Charitable giving focuses on grants that promote public benefit, and we support a range of organisations and charities. About two thirds of our giving is divided between education with a focus on STEM subjects, and education and prizes related to users of needles. Most recently we have been looking at the extensive use of needles in the medical profession, specifically in areas such as life sciences and biosciences, and we have made our first charitable donation in this area.
We traditionally support the Lord Mayor’s Appeal, as well as other City of London institutions and the Master’s and the Honorary Chaplain’s chosen charities, often with a focus on welfare and education. Annual awards have covered textiles as well as medicine, with prize-winning pieces from students from the Royal School of Needlework displayed at our annual awards dinner.
The stated object of the Charity Fund is that the livery makes a difference to the people it is able to support and the Company regularly reviews its giving to ensure that its funds are put to the best possible use.
Prize-winning pieces from Royal School of Needlework Students
Winners' items at our annual Awards Dinner