Giving & Gaining
The historical tradition of Livery companies is, in major part, that of supporting, protecting and developing their trades and crafts, whilst acting in charitable ways within the wider community. Livery Companies have, at the same time, traditionally been ‘clubs’ in which like-minded individuals assemble in fellowship and social intercourse. Liverymen have also played a major role through the centuries in the shaping and governance of the City as London, as well as in its pageantry and culture.
‘Giving and gaining’,
therefore, has always been at the heart of the Livery movement. Here
are just some of the ways in which members may ‘give’ and ‘gain’ in
The Worshipful Company of Management Consultants.
(Click here for the full PDF).
Giving |
Gaining |
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Undertaking pro bono consulting projects for small
charities based in London, or mentoring chief executives
of charities which are also London-based. |
Attending dignified and heart-warming events in the great Livery Halls of the City of London - with inspiring speakers and fellowship amongst professional colleagues. |
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Joining a Committee of the Company to assist in its
educational, social or professional work, or in other
aspects of the Company’s operation. |
Acquiring new rich veins of consulting and mentoring experience as a result of working directly within the not-for-profit sector. |
| In due course, joining the Court of Assistants and playing a role in the governance of the Company. |
Obtaining access to all members and their professional
profiles via the website, and by the same means accessing
a repository of consulting knowledge and initiating or
participating in debate on key management consulting
topics. |
| Beyond the Company, embracing any of the huge variety of opportunities for ‘giving’, as a Liveryman of the City of London. In particular, a Liveryman may join ‘wide-ranging committees of the Corporation of London, in the areas of education, charity or the arts. |
The potential benefits of being a Livery-man extend well
beyond the status and influence of one’s own Livery
Company. For a Liveryman, the door is open to pageant and
personal involvement with the City corporate in all its
spheres of activity, and wide-ranging development of
further influential contacts. A Liveryman may become a
member of additional high profile clubs in the City, most
notably Ward Clubs and the City Livery Club. |