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The WCoBM plays a key part in the builders’ merchant sector, promoting training and education for builders’ merchants and fundraising for a number of charities.

24/08/2026

Our Consort Mike Tattam recently had the opportunity to fly with the RAF as part of an auction prize he won from the Mark Long Trust - an organisation that Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants is proud to support.

Here, Mike is pictured in the Grob Perfect plane - a two-seater, low-wing training and aerobatic aircraft - on the day of his flight, which was carried out at RAF Barkston Heath.

The Mark Long Trust helps disadvantaged individuals build confidence through aviation experiences, and was established in the name of RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Squadron Leader Mark Long.

13/07/2026

Four new Freemen were admitted to the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) at a ceremony on 2 July 2026, taking the total number of Liverymen and Freemen to 263. They are:

- Andy Griffiths of Boys and Boden
- Andrew McLellan of JW Grant
- David Pattison of Robert Price (Builders' Merchants) Ltd
- Owen Thorogood of PPW - Principality Plastics Warehouse.

The new Freemen were admitted as part of a special ceremony at Cutlers’ Hall.

Master Lucia Di Stazio CMRS comments: “It is a real pleasure to welcome new Freemen to the Livery and I congratulate them all. WCoBM represents key figures from across the building materials sector and our growing membership contributes greatly towards supporting the work of our Company, which includes philanthropy, investing in future talent and making a positive difference through our charitable donations.”

👉 Read more at: https://wcobm.co.uk/2026/07/new-freemen-join-wcobm/

19/06/2026

At Lawsons Timber, Building & Fencing Supplies’ Edgware branch, a new banner is highlighting Knife Crime Matters – a fantastic organisation that Lawsons and the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants are working in partnership with.

Founded in 2023, Knife Crime Matters is a community interest company on a mission to reduce knife crime across England and Wales through education, community action and meaningful partnerships.

They deliver free packages to hundreds of schools across the country, offering practical knife crime prevention resources – all funded by business partners.

At Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants we are delighted to play our part in helping support Knife Crime Matters and the incredibly important work it does to help young people and give them a safer future.

03/06/2026

Almost 90 Liverymen, Freemen and guests from the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants travelled to Paestum in southern Italy for this year’s Master’s Weekend.

Hosted by Master Lucia Di Stazio and Consort Mike Tattam, the trip brought everyone together for four days focused on strengthening friendships, professional relationships and connections across the building materials industry.

Our latest blog looks back at the trip, the importance of the Master’s Weekend tradition, and why spending time together away from the pressures of day-to-day business still matters so much within our industry and the livery movement.

Visit our website to read more and to view a full gallery of images from the trip: https://wcobm.co.uk/2026/05/wcobm-heads-to-italy-for-masters-weekend/

26/05/2026

On Thursday 21st May, a wonderful group of Liverymen, Freemen and their partners joined our Master, Lucia Di Stazio, and Consort Mike Tattam for a truly memorable trip to discover the real Italy.

With almost 90 guests travelling together, the weekend was packed with unforgettable experiences, from exploring extraordinary ancient temples and historic castles to visiting inspiring locations in and around Paestum and Salerno, close to the stunning Amalfi Coast.

A particular thank you to both our Master and Mike for the tremendous organisation behind the trip, and for being such wonderful hosts throughout. It was a truly memorable experience that we won't forget for a very long time.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a special occasion, full of friendship, laughter and lasting memories.

We’ve shared a gallery of images from the trip on our website, so you can relive some of the highlights. And you'll also be able to download a .zip file of the full collection of images.

22/05/2026

What a wonderful Master’s Weekend we’ve had so far! More than 80 Liverymen, Freemen and guests have joined the Master Lucia Di Stazio and Consort Mike Tattam in Paestum, Italy to explore olive gardens, see amazing ancient temples and have an incredible time with friends.

So far we’ve had an incredible evening at the Mec Paestum hotel, enjoyed a guided tour of the Paestum - Zona Archeologica, visited a Buffalo farm to learn how buffalo mozzarella is made, and had a truly wonderful afternoon of wining, dining and dancing in a magical olive grove.

And there’s a whole other day to go tomorrow!

15/05/2026

Today a group of Liverymen, Freemen and their guests visited the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) at RAF Coningsby to learn about the amazing work the BBMF does in keeping historic planes such as the Lancaster, Chipmunks, Hurricanes, Spitfires and Dakotas operational and flying.

We are privileged to be affiliated with the BBMF and to be able to play a small part in helping with their vital work. Thank you to everyone who took the time to show us round today!

27/04/2026

At our Election Court General last Tuesday evening, our Master Lucia Di Stazio welcomed six new Liverymen to our Company with a special Installation ceremony: Simon Fleet, Ben Giddings, Louise Williams, Josephine Crowe, Kevin Moran and Jamie Pilbin. Congratulations to you all on this special occasion.

The annual event is also an important occasion when our new Master and Officers are formally elected for the ensuing year: Kevin Fenlon, Steve Durdant-Hollamby, Julian Milligan and Ravinder Singh Sumal.

The Election Court General was followed by a reception and dinner at Armourers Hall with our Court Assistants, Liverymen and special guests, including Principal Guest Lt. Col Jon Bowman from our military affiliation 3PWRR (Third Battalion The Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment) who provided great insight into the work of the Army Reserves.

16/04/2026

It’s Day Two of the National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) Exhibition and if you’re walking the show today, come and speak to the Worshipful Company of Builders' Merchants team about something that could make a real difference to you or your business.

Through our Build Your Career initiative, we’re offering grants of up to £2,000 per person to support training, upskilling and career development across the builders’ merchant and wider building materials sector. Whether you’re looking to develop your own skills, support a member of your team, or bring new talent into the industry, this funding is there to help.

It’s open to individuals and employers alike, and we’re keen to see it put to good use helping people build long-term, rewarding careers in the sector.

If you’re at the exhibition today, come and find us in the atrium to find out how to apply.

15/04/2026

It’s great to see so many people attending the NMBS Exhibition today - it’s clearly been another very busy day for independent merchants and their suppliers!

And don’t forget, if you’re a builders’ merchant looking to help support your teams with training, or if you work for a merchant and would like help to take the next step in your career, we offer grants of up to £2,000 per person to help support training and skills development right across the building materials sector.

Come and visit our stand in the atrium to find out more!

Address

4 Warwick Lane
London
EC4M7BR

Telephone

+442073292189

Website

http://www.wcobm.co.uk/

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