The Company
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The Mercers’ Company is the premier Livery Company of the City of London and was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1394. Click here to learn more about City Livery Companies.
Click here for some frequently asked questions about the Mercers' Company.
The Mercers' Company Today
Although the Company no longer has any trade to control, its modern life is busy
and productive. Through the charitable trusts under its control, the Mercers'
Company administers a large programme of charitable grant making.
The Company also provides housing for the elderly, wide ranging support for education
and has active links with many churches.
The corporate identity of the Company has remained largely unaltered for the
last 700 years. It still acts as a fraternity for its members who meet regularly.
The Company's activities include the ownership and management of a large portfolio
of investments, mainly properties in the City and West End of London. The surplus
from the Company’s corporate activities contributes to the Company's charitable grant making. Please click on the following link to find out more about the Company's corporate operations.
Please click here to view The Mercers' Company's Annual Review 2009 as a PDF document.
To request a hard copy of The Mercers' Company's Annual Review 2009 please e-mail sharonb@mercers.co.uk
