Charitable Trust Fund

Looking at the Livery Companies today, many of them are industry-specific, although some have “shifted” their trade support in moving with the times. The Fan Makers, for example, now support the mechanical fan trade including the use of the fan in heating, ventilation and in aircraft propulsion. Some of the Liveries are very active in their specific trades: the Gunmakers are still responsible for testing gun barrels and the Goldsmiths test precious metals for purity and operate the London Assay Office. Others are only open to those connected with the trade, such as the Shipwrights, and some only open to those qualified in the trade or profession, like the Chartered Surveyors. Some of the smaller Companies consist mainly of the original families and this is apparent when looking at their records. All of the Liveries continue to support education, with many supporting individual schools as well as providing bursaries, scholarships, awards and prizes. The charitable contribution of the combined Liveries exceeds £40 million per year.

Whilst the origins of the Guilds are ancient, the underlying purpose and driving forces that have sustained the Livery Companies for so many centuries also give them the flexibility, diversity and capacity for innovation to remain relevant. The work of the Livery Companies is as pertinent to the good health of the City of London as it has ever been. The principles, energy and purpose of the London Livery Companies, through shared philosophies, integrity and values, will ensure they continue to define their invaluable role well in to the future. There are now 111 livery companies in the City of London representing the diverse range of industries and commerce, currently or historically, relevant to the vibrant economic health of the City of London.

The Worshipful Company of Fuellers, often simply referred to as The Fuellers is 95th in the order of precedence and represents all aspects of the energy industry. The Fuellers’ origins can be traced back to the Woodmongers in the 14th Century but our modern membership now incorporates coal, oil, nuclear, gas, electricity and renewable energy industries, as well as representation from all aspects of those industries including, production, supply, distribution, marketing, research, finance, education and major consumers