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Why join the Furniture makers’ company?

The Furniture Makers’ Company is a modern livery company whose membership comprises of individuals and businesses that make up the diverse, vibrant and creative UK furnishing industry. We are a force for good and our members are the fuel that fire the engine and help us fulfill our vision. On joining The Furniture Makers’ Company, you will be warmly welcomed into a friendly and supportive community of furnishing industry colleagues and professionals.

The Furniture Makers’ Company was founded as a guild in 1951 and granted livery status in 1963, becoming the 83rd livery company of the City of London and only the sixth to be formed since the reign of Queen Anne ended in 1714. We were incorporated by Royal Charter in 2013.

 

“Membership gives us a platform to make a worthwhile contribution, giving something back to the industry”

Choose the right membership for you

  • "Through membership, we are looking forward to taking a more active role in the sector and supporting The Furniture Makers’ Company’s initiatives.”

    Michael Dingwall, director of production and quality at Dreams
  • “We were drawn to The Furniture Makers’ Company as its values align seamlessly with our own, particularly in terms of community engagement and passion for making a difference."

    Josh Robinson, managing director of Alltruck Plc
  • "By joining The Furniture Makers’ Company, we will be able to play a bigger role in driving the sector’s continued success as part of our commitment to expertise, people and operations."

    David Jameson, commercial director at Bensons for Beds
  • "I am very passionate about the work that the charity does, partly because I have seen the difference that it makes."

    Emma Welch, group HR director at Ocee International
  • "Joining The Furniture Makers’ Company is a positive move for the business, giving us great opportunities for networking and increasing understanding of Sealy UK’s journey among peers, suppliers and retailers, as well as supporting our programme of charitable initiatives.”

    Mark Tuley, chief commercial officer at Sealy UK

GET INVOLVED LOCALLY

Our head office is located at Furniture Makers’ Hall in London, but we are a national charity that supports the entire UK furnishing industry. With members from businesses up and down the country, we’re not short of people supporting and organising events to fundraise for the charity, mentor and encourage local students and promote the work we do. Our eight regional committees enable furnishing industry colleagues to build links with local members and get involved with our many activities, both charitable and otherwise.

East of England
Midlands
North East
North West
South
South East
South West
Yorkshire

East of England

The East of England region is chaired by liveryman Joanna Knight. The region includes Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, , Northamptonshire and Suffolk.

What's a livery company?

City of London livery companies comprise London’s ancient and modern trade associations and guilds. The earliest guilds date back to the 12th century when people working in the same craft in London grouped together to regulate competition within their trade and maintain high standards. The term livery company was introduced when guilds started introducing their own clothing and regalia – or livery – to distinguish their members from other guilds. Today, there are 111 liveries that support matters of trade, education, charity and fellowship. They also play an integral part in the City’s governance.

Any Questions?

For more information about individual membership, contact Sally Kent,
events and membership manager, using the form below or by calling 020 7562 8529.