top of page


Quad-Livery Digital Media Group - Automation – Friend or Foe? Updated Details
The Quad-Livery Digital Media Group, bringing together the Worshipful Companies of Communicators, Information Technologists, Marketors, and Stationers—invites you to an engaging evening exploring one of the most important questions facing organisations and society today: Automation – Friend or Foe? To be held at 6.30pm on Monday 28 September 2026 at Stationers' Hall, London EC4M 7DD. Digital technology affects almost all aspects of modern life – from shopping to sport, gaming
23 hours ago


Company Annual Report
The Company's Annual Report was presented to the successful Common Hall meeting held on 23rd July 2026 at At Andrew's Church at Holborn Circus. It is now attached so that the wider membership can review the Company's activities over the year.
Aug 3


New essay prize to shine a light on the challenge of disinformation
The Worshipful Company of Communicators launches competition for sixth-formers and undergraduates Students across the UK are being invited to share their views on how to tackle disinformation in the Worshipful Company of Communicators new essay competition, to go live in September 2026. The Worshipful Company of Communicators, one of the City of London’s newest livery companies, will award two prizes of £2,500 each to the best essay by a six-former and by an undergraduate, wr
Jul 29


Company Strategy Document
The Worshipful Company of Communicators has published our five year strategy, following extensive consultation. Each of our committees will develop their plans for delivering our goals, building on our successful record of achievements. Please read our corporate strategy document here.
Jul 23


DEI - A Shared Responsibility Flyer
Please read the latest DEI - A Shared Responsibility flyer for the Common Hall this coming Thursday.
Jul 21


Tri-Livery Digital Media Group - Automation – Friend or Foe?
The Tri-Livery Digital Media Group, bringing together the Worshipful Companies of Communicators, Marketors, Information Technologists and Stationers—invites you to an engaging evening exploring one of the most important questions facing organisations and society today: Automation – Friend or Foe? To be held at 6.30pm on Monday 28 September 2026 at Stationers' Hall, London EC4M 7DD. As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies reshape the way we work, communicate
Jul 11


The Worshipful Company of Communicators’ New Coat of Arms
“Our new Coat of Arms marks an important stage in the Company’s growth into a mature Worshipful Company” The Communicators recently unveiled our new Coat of Arms at a splendid ceremony at the Mansion House attended by the Lady Mayor and City Aldermen when we were presented with our Letters Patent – a legal document that formally establishes us a livery company and grants our specific rights and status in the City of London. Our coat of arms is more than decoration on a letter
May 5


A remarkable moment in the history of the Livery movement
The Worshipful Company of Communicators came together recently in the City of London Corporation to celebrate a landmark event, with the presentation of our Letters Patent and the unveiling of our new Coat of Arms. This historical event saw Dame Susan Langley, the Lady Mayor of the City of London - in the presence of Sheriffs and Aldermen - present the Letters to our Master, Justine McGuinness, at Mansion House, supported by Deputy Master Jason Groves, Wardens Patricia Hamzah
Apr 17


Pageantry and purpose at St Paul’s: Communicators join spectacular United Guilds Service in the heart of the City
The Communicators joined the United Guilds Service, the annual gathering of the City’s livery movement at a packed St Paul’s Cathedral. This splendid highlight of the livery year was addressed on Friday by the Lady Mayor, Bishop of London and civic leaders, celebrating the contribution the liveries make to the life of the Square Mile and to communities far beyond it. First held in 1943 as a sign of solidarity and hope for the City during the Blitz, the United Guilds Service h
Mar 22


Happy birthday to the Worshipful Company of Communicators
Last night the Communicators celebrated their first anniversary as a Worshipful Company with cake, champagne and good friends. From L to R: Keith Bottomley, Justine McGuinness, Chris Bicknell & Robert Hughes-Penney Sheriffs Keith Bottomley and Robert Hughes-Penney attended the party hosted by Master architect Chris Bicknell at their Wren-designed hall, Temple Bar in Paternoster Square. Guests included Master gunmaker Nicole Brocklebank-Fowler. Andrew McConnell supplied a
Mar 5


Flipping marvellous
When you turn up for a City event dressed as a pencil you might be forgiven for feeling self-conscious but Communicator Jon Woodburn looked relatively normal in Guildhall Yard yesterday. The Shrove Tuesday inter-livery pancake races field saw everything from strawberry, a spider, a plumber in lederhosen and a someone dressed as Tower Bridge. In the marginally less bizarre races in livery robes, the Communicators were represented by Senior Warden Jon McLeod, court assistant A
Feb 18


Meet our latest members
The company admitted eight new Freemen and one Future Freeman last month: Nick Murray-Leslie, Director, Chatsworth Co-founder of Chatsworth, a strategic advisory and communications practice with a focus on financial markets and technology, over more than 30 years Nick has advised business leaders through major transitions in financial markets — from the advent of electronic broking and API trading to tokenisation and open-finance infrastructure. Before founding Chatswor
Feb 10


Glovers take prize, hands down
Virtual reality aids autistic students in award‑winning communications initiative The Worshipful Company of Glovers has won the 2025 Clarity in Charity Communications Award for its inspiring initiative, “Virtual Reality and Assistive Technology – finding a way for young people with autism” video competition. The award, founded by the Company of Communicators in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass, recognises outstanding communications
Feb 5


Tradition and modernity
Justine McGuinness was installed as the Master of the Worshipful Company of Communicators on Thursday. At a ceremony at Grocers’ Hall in the City of London, Jason Groves became immediate Past Master; Jon McLeod was elected Senior Warden, Patricia Hamzahee Middle Warden; Jane Shepherd Junior Warden; and Ben Steele Renter Warden. The new Master, wardens and Court Peter Dunphy, Uzma Lodhi, Christopher Makin and Madeleine Weightman were elected as Court Assistants. Speaking at
Feb 3


Back to school for one of our court members to talk about disinformation…
In today’s fast-moving media landscape, understanding disinformation is an essential skill for young people. In December, Jon McLeod and Aceil Haddad, an alumna, delivered an interactive workshop at Ursuline Academy Ilford designed to equip students with the critical thinking tools they need to navigate an increasingly complex digital information environment. The workshop explored careers in communications and examined the shift in how young people consume news, moving away f
Jan 5


Dame Penny Mordaunt to Speak at Installation Dinner 2026
We are excited to announce that our Installation Dinner will take place on Thursday 29 January 2026 at Grocers’ Hall, London. The evening will celebrate fellowship, tradition and the ongoing role of Livery Companies in the life of the City of London. We are delighted that the Rt Hon Dame Penny Mordaunt will be our guest speaker. A former Cabinet Minister, she served 14 years in Parliament, including as Secretary of State for Defence and Minister for the Armed Forces, and play
Dec 15, 2025


Highlighting our members – Hermione Way
Each month, we spotlight a valued member of the Company of Communicators. This month, we’re delighted to feature Hermione Way, who divides her time between London and Suffolk. With a 20-year career spanning journalism, Silicon Valley tech, high-profile brand roles, and now her own consultancy - Way Communications - Hermione has built a reputation for bold, strategic storytelling. How long have you been in Communications? “Twenty years.” How did you come into Communications?
Dec 13, 2025


Lady Mayor's Show - 8th November 2025
The Master, Jason Groves, was interviewed by ITV News whilst walking in the Lady Mayor's Show, about the importance of marching as a full Worshipful Company of Communicators for the very first time. Please follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPbZZVY1M-k . The Master was accompanied by the Senior Warden, Justine McGuinness, Court Assistant Andrew McConnell, and Future Freeman Oscar Houseago.
Nov 29, 2025


Opening Doors to the Next Generation
The Worshipful Company of Communicators exists to support, celebrate, and advance the communications profession. One of the ways we do this is by inspiring and connecting the next generation of talent with experienced professionals from across the industry. On Wednesday 12 th November, we brought that mission to life at Westminster Cathedral Hall with our inaugural Communications Careers Fair, a pilot event, delivered in partnership with the Taylor Bennett Foundation, desi
Nov 14, 2025


Livery Companies Unite in Remembrance at St Paul’s
Our Senior Warden Justine McGuinness and Clerk Ian Wingfield recently represented the Company at the Annual Garden of Remembrance Service at St Paul’s Cathedral. The Service was attended by the Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, Sheriffs, senior representatives of the Royal British Legion, Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Cadets from City of London schools and the Masters of all Livery Companies.
Nov 10, 2025
bottom of page
