The awards are back, and in 2025, they are bigger and better than ever before! Back again for another year, the Department for Education’s National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the apprentices, employers and champions who have excelled this year, and with so many excellent examples from the plumbing and heating world, let’s get our applications in and shine a spotlight on the talent in our industry.

A special filmed conversation between The Master and Past Master Paul Nash has been released, offering a unique and personal insight into their reflections on the Company, their shared values, and the enduring traditions of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers.

The Master and Wardens and Court of Assistants invite you to join them for lunch in the splendid surroundings of the Carpenters’ Hall on Throgmorton Avenue on Tuesday 30th April at 12:30hr for 1300hr.

Air Commodore Wendy Rothery and Ilirjan Mazrreku were admitted as Freemen of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers at a traditional ceremony held at the Guildhall on 15 April 2025, followed by a convivial gathering at the City Livery Club.

The Plumbers’ Golf Society (PGS) held their Spring Meeting on Thursday 10th April 2025 at the lovely Wildernesse course near Seal in Kent.

TALES FROM THE RIVERBANK – IS THERE AN ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS? WHO’S TO BLAME?

With Dr Peter Matthews and Mark Lloyd

This year’s Plumbers’ Annual Lecture at Wax Chandlers Hall will explore the historical context of water management, the stakeholders involved, and the current crisis affecting our inland waters.

The 81st United Guilds Service took place on Friday 28 March 2025 in splendid March weather, with blue skies and a touch of cold.

On Monday 17 March, Master Charles Brooks, Mistress Penny, and the Wardens welcomed Liverymen and honoured guests to the Annual Banquet of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, held in the glorious Egyptian Hall at Mansion House.

The Plumbing Professionals Development Scheme (PPDS) is a collaboration between the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) and the Worshipful Company of Plumbers (WCP). Designed to identify and nurture emerging talent in the plumbing and heating industry, it is helping shape the future of the profession through its creative approach to professional development.

Managed by teams at CIPHE and WCP working closely together, PPDS is setting a new standard for professional growth in the plumbing industry. By equipping members with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to thrive in the sector, PPDS is developing modern capabilities amongst qualified young plumbers in their first ten years in work.