From their earliest beginnings the Trade Guilds were responsible for the conduct of their trades, by monitoring the quality of the goods produced and by regulating the training of craftsmen, normally through apprenticeships. In addition the Guilds were concerned with the welfare of their members. Members received help in sickness and cases of hardship. Our Company seeks to continue these traditions today.

Our Educational grants range from support for an inner City primary school through school and university bursaries to post-graduate awards. In keeping with our aim to support our trades, the majority of our awards are linked to technical education. We especially provide opportunities for students to undertake vacation employment or to travel to gain appropriate technical experience. We do not neglect cultural aspects and foster industrial history projects as well as the artistic development of tin plate and wire. We currently provide travel or vacation Fellowships, Prizes, or other financial support to:

City University Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Imperial College : Department of Materials

University of Wales, (Cardiff) Department of Engineering

University of Wales (Swansea) : Departments of Materials and Industrial History

Central St Martin's College of Art and Design

Steel Training Ltd, Sheffield

Wire Association International Inc.

Metal Packaging Manufacturers' Association

City & Guilds of London Institute

City of London Freemen's School

Thomas Fairchild Primary School, Hackney

Canon Barnett School

The Company supports LOGVEC, an organisation which co-ordinates the vocational education and training activities of all the City Livery Companies and we participate in their projects concerning inner city schools and Modern Apprenticeships.

Our general charitable donations cover a wide range of causes and are reviewed annually.