Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers

What Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers does

The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers is one of the ancient Livery Companies of the City of London, ranked 37th in the order of precedence among 110 such companies. It received its first Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1568, with roots extending to the fifteenth century, and currently maintains a Livery (membership) of approximately 200 alongside nine employees. The Company pursues charitable, educational, and ceremonial objectives centered on encouraging excellence in bricklaying, roof slating and tiling, and hard-surface wall and floor tiling. Its flagship recognition programme, the Triennial Awards, has been operating for 90 years (originally annual until World War II, then triennial from 1953), covering buildings completed inside the M25 area and awarding firms such as Irvine-Whitlock, Richardson Roofing, the Mosaic Restoration Company, and Borough Yards. Beyond awards, it runs the Craft Bursary Scheme (launched 2023, £1,000 awards to UK craft trainees), charitable appeals (including Christ's Hospital School presentees), and member activities under committee structures (Wine, Climate Action, Golf, Finance).

Operationally, the Company delivers its activities through a small core staff led by the Clerk (currently Heather Smith) and a wholly owned subsidiary, WCTB Events Limited, which handles event ticketing and wine purchasing in partnership with Davys Wine Merchants. Charitable activity is housed in The Charitable Trust (charity 1029153) and The Craft Trust (charity 1020017), with an additional Relief In Need Charity. The member-facing technology stack is the Six Circles platform, providing member directories, event management, forums, resources, news, polls, and member packages; the Company does not maintain proprietary software, AI capabilities, APIs, or commercial technology products. Revenue is generated from membership quarterage, event and wine activity routed through WCTB Events Limited, and charitable donations; no commercial revenue is publicly disclosed. Governance is led by a Court under a Master (currently Simon Martin) and two Wardens, with Past Masters, Court Assistants, and committee chairs overseeing operations. The Company has progressively diversified its leadership, electing the first female Master in 2018, the first female Clerk in 2019, and the first ethnic-minority Master in 2019, and it endorsed the Livery Diversity Charter in 2020.

Name

Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers

Legal name

The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers

Website

https://tylersandbricklayers.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers is a Royal Charter-backed City of London Livery Company (since 1568) that promotes excellence in bricklaying, roof slating/tiling, and wall/floor tiling through its Triennial Awards, a Craft Bursary Scheme, charitable programmes, and a ~200-member livery community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Guild Membership Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Masonry Contractors (238140)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOAAAB

Masonry (Brick, Block & Stone)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Construction & Building Trades

Keywords

• Livery company membership
• Craft recognition awards
• City of london guild
• Bricklaying trade body
• Craft training bursaries

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Quarterage: The Company collects membership subscriptions (quarterage) from its Liverymen, Freemen, and Companions to fund its activities and charitable work
2. Events and Wine Sales: Activities related to events such as booking tickets and purchasing wine are delivered through the wholly owned sub-company WCTB Events Limited. The Wine Committee offers exclusive wine purchasing opportunities to members through Davys Wine Merchants
3. Charitable Donations: The Company's Charitable Trust (Registered Charity number 1029153) receives donations from members to support charitable causes. The Craft Trust (Registered Charity number 1020017) supports craft-related educational initiatives

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers is one of the ancient Livery Companies of the City of London (ranked 37th in order of precedence), operating as a chartered membership organisation with a Royal Charter first granted in 1568. It encourages and rewards excellence in the crafts of bricklaying, roof slating and tiling, and hard-surface wall and floor tiling primarily through its long-standing Triennial Awards programme. It delivers its activities through a tiered membership (Liveryman, Freeman, Companion), charitable trusts, and a wholly-owned events subsidiary.

Product overview

The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers is a historic Livery Company of the City of London (numbered 37 in order of precedence, chartered in 1568) focused on encouraging excellence in tiling and bricklaying industries. Rather than offering technology products, the organization provides membership programs (Liveryman, Freeman, Apprentice statuses), awards programs (Triennial Awards, Craft Awards, Craft Bursary Scheme with £1,000 grants), charitable activities supporting education and craft training, and wine purchasing opportunities through Davys Wine Merchants. The organization's activities are delivered through multiple entities including the Company itself, WCTB Events Limited, and several charitable trusts (Craft Trust, Charitable Trust, Relief In Need Charity).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Livery Membership Formal membership tiers (Liveryman, Freeman, and Companion) open to men and women who share the Company's objectives of upholding City of London traditions, providing fellowship, encouraging craft excellence, and supporting charitable causes. Members pay annual quarterage subscriptions and gain access to events, the online platform, forums, member offers, and ceremonial participation.
• Triennial Awards Programme Industry recognition awards held every three years since 1935 identifying buildings within the M25 area which best demonstrate excellence in brickwork, roof slating and tiling, and wall and floor tiling. Construction firms, architects, and contractors submit completed projects for consideration by expert judging panels, with awards ceremonies hosted at historic City of London venues including Goldsmiths' Hall. Categories also include a Sustainability Award introduced in 2024.
• Craft Bursary Scheme Financial support scheme providing £1,000 awards to deserving persons throughout the UK undertaking approved craft training in bricklaying, tiling, or roofing. The scheme funds vocational craft education and addresses financial barriers faced by trainees.
• Member Events and Meetings Ticketed events and meetings for members and guests, delivered through the wholly-owned subsidiary WCTB Events Limited. Activities include booking tickets for dinners and ceremonies held at historic City venues (Vintners' Hall, Apothecaries' Hall, Goldsmiths' Hall, Grocers' Hall) as well as wine purchasing opportunities offered through Davys Wine Merchants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90 years of Triennial Awards programme recognizing excellence in craftsmanship
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• HMS Magpie (Royal Navy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018The Tylers and Bricklayers are affiliated to HMS Magpie, the Royal Navy's only commissioned Inshore Survey Vessel. The affiliation connects the craft traditions of the building trades with maritime heritage. HMS Magpie (the eighth of that name) is a twin-hull inshore survey vessel launched in 2018 with the motto 'lux in tenebris lucet' (Shine Light into Darkness), words approved by the late Duke of Edinburgh.
• Christ's Hospital SchoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Company supports education at Christ's Hospital School through sponsoring 'Presentees' - children from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Company has sponsored two previous Presentees including Onyinye Udokporo (2009-2016) who now runs a successful online tutoring platform. Current target is £36,600 to support a third Presentee, with the Court matching member donations up to £18,000.
• St Edmunds SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Edmunds Society was the Company's Charity of the Year 2020-2021. The organization provides vocational training for young people with few or no qualifications in Construction, Transport Maintenance, Catering & Hospitality, and Hair & Beauty, formally accredited by City and Guilds.
• Davys Wine MerchantsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Wine Committee, chaired by PM Phillip Parris, offers members exclusive wine purchasing opportunities at discounted prices through Davys Wine Merchants at https://www.davywine.co.uk/tylers-bricklayers/.
• Brick Development AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of the sponsors of the Triennial Awards programme, supporting recognition of excellence in brickwork craftsmanship.
• National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Triennial Awards and partner in promoting roof slating and tiling excellence. The Company has strong relationships with trade associations through which award entries are channelled.
• The Tile AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Triennial Awards supporting wall and floor tiling craftsmanship recognition.
• Association of Brickwork ContractorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Triennial Awards and partner in promoting brickwork excellence. Mike Walsh, Director of Swift Brickwork Contractors and founding director of the Association, is a Freeman of the Company.
• Livery Climate Action Group (LCAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Company joined LCAG in 2022, collaborating with other livery companies to reduce carbon emissions and elevate environmental consciousness. The T&B Climate Action Group, chaired by Kate Oldridge, actively participates in LCAG initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Worshipful Company of Plumbers: City of London Livery Company serving the plumbing trade. Comparable as a sister building-trade livery company with similar charitable, educational, and membership-based operating model.
• Worshipful Company of Carpenters: City of London Livery Company for the carpentry craft. Highly comparable as a building-trade livery company with membership, ceremonial, and craft-excellence programmes.
• Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers: City of London Livery Company for the painting craft. Comparable as a sister livery company promoting excellence in a specific building finishing trade through awards and education.
• Worshipful Company of Masons: Another historic City of London Livery Company dedicated to the stone masonry craft. Closely comparable as a livery body focused on a construction-related craft, with similar governance, charitable, and awards-based operating model.
• Worshipful Company of Constructors: Modern City of London Livery Company with an explicit construction-industry remit. Comparable as a livery body operating in the broader construction sector with charitable and membership activities.
• Worshipful Company of Glaziers: Livery Company focused on the glaziers craft. Comparable as another historic building-trade livery company with awards, charitable, and educational programmes serving construction crafts.

Others

• Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors: City of London Livery Company serving the surveying profession. Comparable as another modern livery company in the built environment sector, though operating in an adjacent professional rather than craft discipline.

Broad incumbents

• National Federation of Roofing Contractors: UK trade federation for the roofing industry and sponsor of the Triennial Awards roof tiling/slating category. Comparable as the principal industry body for the roofing craft that the Tylers Company seeks to recognize.
• Brick Development Association: UK industry body for the brick sector and a sponsor of the Tylers' Triennial Awards. Comparable as the leading trade association for bricklaying in the UK, with overlapping mission to promote brick as a building material.
• The Tile Association: UK trade association for the wall and floor tiling industry, sponsor of the Tylers' Triennial Awards wall and floor tiling category. Directly comparable as the main industry body for the tiling craft the Company promotes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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