Governance and Membership
The work of the Company is directed on behalf of the Master and the Court of
Assistants by the Clerk and his staff. All members of the Company are invited
to a General Court which is held four times a year. Members contribute to the
working life of the Company, and the running of its charities, by joining one
of the committees that report to the Court of Assistants or the governing bodies
of the schools with which the Company is associated.
Membership
Membership of the Company is over 300. Admission to the Freedom is normally by
patrimony although it is bestowed from time to time by redemption.
The Company has admitted women members since 2002 and currently has 87 women
members. Admission of freemen to the livery is at the discretion of the Court
of Assistants.
Master & Wardens
The Master and Wardens are elected annually and are:
Master
F C G Hohler Esq
Upper Warden
D H Hodson Esq
House Warden
F W Scarborough Esq
Renter Warden
Sir D C Clementi
Masters of the Mercers' Company
To view a list of the Masters of the Mercers' Company between 1390 and 2003,
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To view a list of the Masters of the Mercers' Company since 2004, please click here to open a downloadable PDF.
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