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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A Historic First – The Lady Mayor’s Show, 8 November 2025

For the first time in over 800 years, the City of London will celebrate a Lady Mayor’s Show. On Saturday 8 November 2025, Dame Susan Langley DBE, Alderman of Aldgate, will take centre stage as the 697th—and first Lady—Mayor of London. The grand procession will run from 11am to 2:30pm, filling the City with colour, music and tradition as the Lady Mayor travels to Westminster to pledge loyalty to the Crown. Expect closed roads, cheering crowds and an extraordinary day of civic pageantry marking this new chapter in London’s living history.

Featured Event

The Ladle Dinner – 11 November 2025

The Senior Steward, Kevin Thomas, and Stewards invite you to join them in entertaining the Master and Wardens and in honouring the Immediate Past Master, Charles Brooks, at this year’s Ladle Dinner and thanking him for all he has done for the Company over the last year.  We are fortunate to have the opportunity to dine at the wonderfully characterful and historic Cutlers’ Hall.

Featured Event

Carol Service 2025

The Master Plumber and her Consort, Sandra and Ian, look forward to welcoming you to the glorious setting of our Company Church, St. Magnus the Martyr, Lower Thames Street, to celebrate the coming of Christmas.

 

City News

The Plumbers Remember

The Master was privileged to represent the Company at the City and Livery Garden of Remembrance Service on 3 November 2025 at St Paul’s Cathedral. This most solemn service was led by the Dean of St Paul’s, The Very Reverend Andrew Tremlett. The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Alistair King, gave an address and led the planting of crosses to commemorate the fallen.

Company News

Plumbers Lord It in Style – 28 October 2025

The Master’s first social outing, a tour of the Palace of Westminster, was a great success, in spite of her early “Master’s Break”, a fractured right arm.  More than 40 Plumbers and guests were given a personal tour hosted by Lvy. Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate.

Company News

Installation of the New Master – 15 October 2025

On 15th October 2025, Sandra Raine was installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers at St Magnus-the-Martyr Church, Lower Thames Street. At the same ceremony, Janet Rivers became Upper Warden, and Michael Cooper was installed as Renter Warden.

Company News

WCoP Liveryman Louchavan Lemard Wins Lloyds Launchpad Competition – October 2025

WCoP Liveryman Louchavan Lemard EngTech FCIPHE RP, Co-Founder of PH247, has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Lloyds Launchpad competition at the UK Black Business Show 2025.

Charity News

The WCoP and CIPHE PPDS Water Supply Charity Project in Nepal

The WCoP and CIPHE PPDS Water Supply Charity Project in Nepal – In Support of the Dolma Foundation

The Worshipful Company of Plumbers (WCoP) and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) are proud to announce their support for four volunteers from their Plumbing Professional Development Scheme (PPDS), who will travel to Nepal this November to take part in the Bokhejunda Water Distribution Project.

 

Charity News

Livery Food Initiative – Thank You Reception, 9 October 2025

On 9 October 2025, at Innholders’ Hall, the Livery Food Initiative hosted a Thank You Reception, where Michael Cooper accepted a plaque on behalf of the Plumbers’ Charity, presented by City Harvest Chairman Paul Freeston and former Sheriff David Chalk.

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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.

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