The Worshipful Company of Plumbers aims to support and make a difference within the ancient industry of plumbing. We assist and support charities and trainees, partner our industry through affiliations, and work closely with the Lord Mayor and the City of London.

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Featured Event

Annual Banquet – The Mansion House Monday 16 March 2026 – Price Held

The Master, Sandra Raine, her Consort Ian and Wardens are delighted to invite you to join them for our Annual Banquet in the glorious surroundings of the Egyptian Hall, Mansion House, by kind permission and in the presence of The Right Honourable the Lady Mayor, Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley DBE.

 

Company News

Honorary Liveryman Martin Gratte RIP

It is with much sadness that we have to announce the death of Honorary Liveryman Martin Gratte. A great friend of the Plumbers, he passed away after a short illness on 5th February 2026. His funeral and celebration of his life will be held on 25th February 2026; please open this post to see all the arrangements.

Featured Event

The Master’s Break – 11 June 2026

I have much pleasure in attaching the brochure for my Master’s break.  Also attached is the booking form.  Ian and I invite you to join us for a small taste of what the northeast has to offer.

Click here for The brochure and booking form

Featured Event

United Guilds Service and Lunch – 20th March 2026

United Guilds’ Service – St Paul’s Cathedral and Lunch at Painters’ Hall – Friday 20th March 2026

 This year’s Annual United Guilds’ Service will be held in St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday 20th March  at 11.15am and the Company will receive its limited allocation of tickets for the Livery Company’s  reserved seating area as usual. After the Service the Painter-Stainers’ Company has invited us to join them for lunch in Painters’ Hall, the new home for our office.

 

Recent events

A Flippin’ Good Day for The Plumbers – 17 February 2026

Once again, the Plumbers were well represented at the Annual Inter Livery Pancake Race at Guildhall on 17 February by the Master, her Consort Ian, our Clerk Debbie Abergil and Senior Steward David Pearson.

Featured Event

The Plumbers Shooting team invites you to their second clay pigeon shooting day 28 March 2026

After the success of our inaugural event in early 2025 we are keen to repeat the day for Members of the Livery and their guests.

COMPLETE NOVICES WELCOME!

Recent events

Plumbers Table at Ironmongers Hall – 9th February 2026

Master Sandra Raine was delighted to host a packed table of Liverymen and guests, with 50 diners in attendance within the splendid Elizabethan Revival architecture of Ironmongers Hall.

Industry News

World Plumbing Conference 2026. 23-25 June 2026.

 

The Plumbers’ Company is proud to support and promote the World Plumbing Conference 2026, being led and organised by Court Assistant Kevin Wellman, CEO of the CIPHE.

 

 

 

City News

Livery Briefing- February 2026

As we settle into February, please find below the link to this month’s Livery Briefing. Please do share the link with your fellow Livery and wider networks.

https://sway.cloud.microsoft/duq9ywQuKFJWuawh?ref=email

 

Join the company

Through fundraising and by direct activity, we help charities and not-for-profits in the UK and around the world ensure a better future for both individuals and their communities. The City Liveries together raised over £75M in 2021 and have made a significant difference to the lives of millions. Become a part of our charitable history.

Find out more about the rewards of being a Liveryman and how to apply.