Worshipful Company of Shipwrights

The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights' are one of the City of London's 111 livery companies, with its origins dating from before 1199.  Recognised as a Company 'incorporated by prescription', the earliest surviving written reference to this old and Worshipful Company occurs in the records of the City of London in the reign of King Richard II in 1387.   

Originally formed to safeguard the quality of shipbuilding in London, today, the Shipwrights’ Company provides support to organisations, charities, educational institutions and individuals associated with the Company’s role as a City of London Livery Company and its origins and trade.

The Shipwrights philanthropic objectives are met through the work of the Education and Charities Committee which directs its funds towards projects with a maritime theme, specifically those with a focus on the provision of educational or training value for young people.

WCS has been a supporter of The Scout Association for a number of years, and currently provides grants for training and permits for water-based activities. 

Find out more about the work they do here

This fund is currently closed to applications.  A link will be provided here when the next round of funding is open.