The Guild of Young Freemen’s Post

A key pillar of the City and Livery is charity work, both through direct volunteering and fundraising events. Our Master, Samuel Chadd, and his Consort, Katharine Chadd, were delighted to attend one such event over the weekend - the Master Carman's Charity Ball, hosted by the Worshipful Company of Carmen in the exquisite setting of The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple's Hall. Dating back to 1517, the Carmen's Company have a long and storied history of supporting a wide range of aspects within the transport and logistics sector, regualting the use of carts within the City of London. They were, however, challenged for control of the trade by the (now defunct) Worshipful Company of Woodmongers, in a dispute that ran for over one hundred years. The Carmen ultimately prevailed, and gained livery status in 1848 (they are 77th in the Order of Precedence). The Company today retains close ties to the transport and logistics industries, through their annual awards for excellent and achievement within the industry and sponsorship of those in need through the Carmen Benevolent Trust. Not forgetting their traditions, the Carmen host an annual “Cart Marking” in Guildhall Yard where historic and modern vehicles are branded by the Lord Mayor and Master Carman. Thank you to the Carmen's Company, their Master David Pugsley, Consort Sarah Sturrock, and the Ball Committee for their incredible hospitality.

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David Pugsley

Trying front brakes wherever I go

2mo

Love you both 🩷 thank you so much for supporting us and dancing the night away 💃🕺🎩

Thank you for coming and supporting our Livery Community. We raised over £5k for our charities to support young people from all walks of life find their way in the world. We couldn’t have done it without you and others like you. 🩷👏🙌

Sarah Sturrock

Senior public servant

2mo

Wonderful to have you both there on Saturday looking so glamorous as we danced the night away!

Dorothy Walker

Award-winning journalist I Bid writer and editor I Livery Company Master I Chair of the Scottish Castles Association I Director I Trustee

2mo

Lovely picture, great team.

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