The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers

Charity Work

Careful stewardship of The Company finances has resulted in our ability to support many charities throughout the UK.

The members of the Charity Committee are:

  • Bill McConnol
  • Brian Stevenson
  • John Edney
  • Robert Lampitt
  • Alan Ware
  • Malcolm Craig

Liverymen with any questions or queries on charity matters are invited to contact any member of the committee, all of whose contact details are published in the Livery List.

The Master's chosen charity for the year 2006 - 2007 is St Peter's Trust for Kidney, Bladder & Prostate Research which aims to find a cure for kidney disease and urological disorders through increasing our understanding of the physiology, and improving early diagnosis, preventive measures and patient treatment.

The Royal School of Needlework located at Hampton Court Palace receives an annual bursary and there is a prize for the best apprentice work each year in gold and silver wire.

The Guildhall School of Music and Drama located at the Barbican Centre within the City. The Company gives an annual bursary to a post-graduate opera singer.

The Lord Mayor's Charity

Royal Naval Charities.

Royal Logistic Corps Regimental Charitable Trust

RAF Benevolent Fund

The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

Sheriffs and Recorders Fund

Prizes to the Royal Ballet School and a number of City of London schools.

plus other City charities.