# The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers of London > The Feltmakers are a Livery Company of the City of London ## Posts - [Paralympic Gold Medallist struck gold again at Installation Dinner](https://feltmakers.co.uk/paralympic-gold-medallist-struck-gold-again-at-installation-dinner): Without question, the star of the show was Master Simon Millar’s principal guest, 2016 Paralympic Gold medallist Stephanie Millward MBE, DL.  Stephanie’s story is nothing short of extraordinary: she was on the verge of selection at the age of 17 for the British able-bodied swimming squad when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She returned to competitive swimming 10 years later at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics, before going on to win four silver and one bronze medal at the London 2012 Paralympics. At the 2016 Rio Paralympics, Stephanie won her first gold medals, one of which she proudly showed us during […] - [FELTMAKERS SIGN THE ARMED FORCES COVENANT](https://feltmakers.co.uk/feltmakers-sign-the-armed-forces-covenant): On 2 September, 2025, The Master was delighted to sign the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the Company in the presence of the Lady Mayoress, Florence King at Mansion House. Reinforcing our strong commitment to our Armed Forces, and building on his personal support for SSAFA the Armed Forces Charity and Clocktower during his year in office, signing the Armed Forces Covenant was the first step in formalising the whole Company’s support for serving personnel, their families, and veterans. Making a public pledge of support makes a statement to the Armed Forces community that they are valued by society […] - [Lazing on a sunny afternoon at Henley](https://feltmakers.co.uk/lazing-on-a-sunny-afternoon-at-henley): The Feltmakers and their guests were most definitely lazing on a sunny afternoon at Henley but not so Dan Knowles, CEO of our charity partner, Brain Tumour Research (BTR). An accomplished rower, Dan, who is a member of the Leander Club and has represented Oxford University and London Rowing Club at Henley Regatta, took Feltmakers and their guests on the Thames in a traditional 120-year-old rowing skiff which was a wonderful way to see the racing from the water. The Feltmakers and BTR pitched up in the picturesque gardens of Old Blades Cottage, situated approximately half-way along the rowing course, […] - [Feltmakers Design Award 2025](https://feltmakers.co.uk/feltmakers-design-award-2025): Worshipful Company of Feltmakers Design Competition 2025 The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers’ Design competition was started over 30 years ago with the aim of encouraging individuals into the hat trade. Initially it was open to students and apprentices but over the years it has been opened up to new start-ups as well in recognition of the different paths that people are now taking into the industry. Entrants are invited to design at hat that is predominantly made of felt and that can be reproduced in a workroom or factory. The designs need to show innovation and originality but must also […] - [Our Summer Banquet at Mansion House](https://feltmakers.co.uk/our-summer-banquet-at-mansion-house-a-celebration-of-tradition-togetherness-design-and-inspiration): A Celebration of Tradition, Togetherness, Design and Inspiration Tail coat – check, white tie – check, white waist coat – check, shoes polished – check, then onwards in the mid-afternoon heat to Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, Alderman King and fellow Feltmaker.  Mansion House could be confused with the Doctor’s Tardis; a plain exterior but within lie the glittering, golden statues of the Egyptian Room, whose decoration was inspired by Roman interpretations of Egyptian design. The Egyptian Room provided a fittingly majestic backdrop for an evening rich in tradition, celebration and forward-looking purpose.  In […] - [Feltmakers in Rude Health at Apothecaries Hall](https://feltmakers.co.uk/feltmakers-in-rude-health-at-apothecaries-hall): One of the many joys of being a Feltmaker is the freedom to visit the various Livery Halls in the City, each with their own unique beauty and heritage. A narrow-cobbled lane leads to the Apothecaries’ Hall and the handsome but restrained façade belies the beautiful and intimate spaces that lie within this ancient building where the Spring Livery Dinner was held. In contrast to the generous spaces at the Haberdashers’ Hall, the Spring Dinner was held within the ancient and historic panelled Apothecaries’ Hall that is lined with magnificent full-length portraits of our forebears. After the procession into the […] - [Feltmaker Milliners and Hat Makers - Mansion House](https://feltmakers.co.uk/feltmaker-milliners-and-hat-makers-mansion-house): On 5 March, 2025 in the presence of the Lord Mayor, The Rt Hon. the Lord Mayor Alastair King and the Lady Mayoress, Florence King, the Master Feltmaker Jeremy Bedford in conjunction with the City Consorts Society was delighted to hold our first Livery Luncheon at Mansion House to present the Feltmaker Milliners and Hat Makers.  A splendid lunch was followed by a Fashion Show, highlighting the work of our milliners, whose clients have included everyone from Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Beyoncé and Madonna. The sold-out event was superbly supported by members of over 70 livery companies, […] - [All Aboard for BTR's Wear a Hat Day!](https://feltmakers.co.uk/all-aboard-for-btrs-wear-a-hat-day): Wear A Hat Day, is the annual event for Brain Tumour Research to raise awareness and vital funds. The British Hat Guild joined forces with the Worshipful Company of Feltmakers to host a hat-themed afternoon tea aboard a double-decker bus. The event was a fantastic success, providing a memorable day out while raising £550 in essential funds and shining a spotlight on this important cause. You can still donate online here: www.justgiving.com/campaign/britishhatguild Bee Smith - [Luton’s International Hatting Heritage](https://feltmakers.co.uk/lutons-international-hatting-heritage): For the second year, the annual Luton Lunch took place at the Putteridge Bury events centre. Organised by Alastair Hay, it was a lovely gathering of Feltmakers, milliners and Luton businesspeople; an essential ‘coming together’ to celebrate and remind ourselves of the importance of this town to the hat trade; for the many years of production of ladies’ millinery and straw braid, not forgetting, the Luton boater. Although a somewhat smaller gathering than previous years, it was easier to circulate and meet likeminded Feltmakers. A luncheon is always special, but we were also an enthusiastic audience for the talk by […] - [Ripping Yarns](https://feltmakers.co.uk/ripping-yarns): The Livery Society 2025 programme got underway on the 29th January in Whitechapel with the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour. As any English teacher knows, Shakespeare wrote nature to fit circumstance, and the Bard got it right for the Livery Society’s night. A cold chill with a hint of mist in the air as the hardy and intrepid group of Feltmakers, partners and friends took to the dark streets of Whitechapel. What unfolded was an immersive journey into one of London’s most notorious unsolved mysteries, “The Whitechapel Murders”. This was not a walk for the faint of heart as we […] - [Feltmakers learn more about Brain Tumour Research](https://feltmakers.co.uk/feltmakers-learn-more-about-brain-tumour-research): I imagine that most of us have known someone who has suddenly found themselves very unwell indeed, with a diagnosis of a brain tumour following soon afterwards. The shock is devastating to all.  Little surprise when our Livery’s Charity Committee proposed Brain Tumour Research (BTR) as our chosen cause for the next three years, there was so much immediate support. Yet few of us have much knowledge or understanding of the disease or what causes it. Some of us were able to take up the invitation from BTR to visit a laboratory which is part of the Institute of Cancer […] - [2024 Lord Mayor's Show](https://feltmakers.co.uk/2024-lord-mayors-show): Press Release Behatted party of 46 and three vintage vehicles form the core of the Feltmakers’ Company float (No. 34) at the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Show Artistry, Elegance, Flamboyance and Mistery from the United Kingdom’s world-class milliners and the wider hat making industry are the focus of The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers’ stunning float in the Lord Mayor’s Show on Saturday 9th November.  The float comprises 46 walkers including newly admitted Liverymen leading milliners Fleur Curtis, a former winner of the Feltmaker Design Awards in 2021 and 2023, and Victoria Carson. Escorted by two youngsters from Zunft zur Waag, the […] - [Interlivery Shooting Competition](https://feltmakers.co.uk/interlivery-shooting-competition-2-2024): Interlivery Shooting Competition – Two Feltmaker Teams Some very good shooting by all Feltmakers… Arriving at West London Shooting School, the weather looked set for a lovely day, as 2 Feltmaker Teams limbered up for breakfast, as well as shooting. The team captains, Master Colonel Wilkinson (A Team) and Third Warden Peter Winfield (B Team), conferred over bacon rolls, and opted for an early start. A total of 105 Livery teams took part in the event, so our aim was to be in the top half. We came flying out of the traps with a good start, and most enjoyably, […] ## Pages - [Milliners & Hat-Makers](https://feltmakers.co.uk/milliners-hat-makers) - [The Feltmaker Almoners](https://feltmakers.co.uk/members-only/the-feltmaker-almoners): September 2025:  Introducing the Feltmaker Almoners Message from Past Master Simon Wilkinson. Last year, when Master, I proposed that the Feltmakers should, in common with many of our fellow Livery Companies, have our own Almoner team. An Almoner (also as in Alms Houses) is a very ancient appointment and not unique to Livery Companies but seen in other historic organisations, typically dating from the 1300’s. The role was to look after the welfare of the members of the organisation and in rare instances to distribute money to those in need or even housing! 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Ian Wellesley-Harding, BA, RN. 1999-00 Jonathan Rowley, MSc, FCA. 2000-01 William Horsman. 2001-02 David Bentata, MA. 2002-03 Patrick Burgess, OBE, GCStJ, DL, MA. 2003-04 Derek Bedford, LLB, MSc.  […] - [The Feltmakers Charitable Foundation](https://feltmakers.co.uk/the-feltmakers-charitable-foundation-2): The Feltmakers Charitable Foundation (Registered in England Charity Registration No. 259906) The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers of London has always enjoyed a tradition of charitable giving. The present Foundation was formed by the Worshipful Company of Feltmakers in the 1960’s as a Registered charity. We subsequently rolled our other charitable funds, with Charity Commission approval, into the Foundation. Under the present Trustees it is very much focused on the 21st Century supporting charitable objectives where needed and relevance are identified at the outset. Some background to the Company’s Charitable and Philanthropic work Like other Liveries, the Worshipful Company of Feltmakers […] - [Our Nominated Charity](https://feltmakers.co.uk/our-nominated-charity): Brain Tumour Research selected as the new Feltmakers Nominated Charity The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers nominates a Charity on which to focus its charitable activities on a 2 to 3 year cycle. We were delighted to select Brain Tumour Research (BTR) as our nominated charity in 2022. BTR works to fund and manage the direction of research into brain cancers – and of particular note, the charity is known widely for its major fundraising event “Wear A Hat Day” each Spring. Naturally, the Feltmakers are delighted to support this fundraiser! - [Members Only](https://feltmakers.co.uk/members-only) - [Etiquette Guide](https://feltmakers.co.uk/etiquette-guide) - [Past Magazines](https://feltmakers.co.uk/past-magazines) - [Members Livery List](https://feltmakers.co.uk/members-livery-list): Please click on the link below to access the Livery List. Any updates should be sent to the Clerk at clerk@feltmakers.co.uk - [Master and Wardens](https://feltmakers.co.uk/the-master-and-wardens) - [Members Login](https://feltmakers.co.uk/members-login) - [2019 London Craft Week](https://feltmakers.co.uk/2019-london-craft-week): 8-10 MAY 2019 | 11AM Unveiled: The Craft Of Millinery | Exhibition Rachel Trevor Morgan, Noel Stewart and Edwina Ibbotson have curated a hat exhibition as part of London Craft Week to celebrate our fabulous craft of millinery. We are working with the support of Fenwick, the Worshipful Company of Feltmakers and the Artworkers Guild who are hosting the event. The exhibition showcases hats from 14 milliners, chosen for their craftsmanship and originality of their designs. Each designer will demonstrate a particular discipline and technique. Displays showing the workings of each hat at various stages will be available so that visitors can better understand what […] - [Home](https://feltmakers.co.uk/) - [About Us](https://feltmakers.co.uk/about-us): The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers is a modern, thriving livery company, which received its Letters Patent in 1604 and has its origins in the hat-making industry in the City of London. The hat-making and millinery industries in the UK represent the very highest standards of quality, design, high fashion and craftsmanship in the world. These businesses export globally and generate considerable revenues for the UK economy. Additionally, innovations with modern felt applications continue to evolve, used for insulation in automotive and space technologies, and modern buildings for both sound and heat insulation and water filtration – largely in developing countries. […] - [Older Articles](https://feltmakers.co.uk/older-articles) - [Recover Password](https://feltmakers.co.uk/recover-password) - [Old Articles](https://feltmakers.co.uk/old-articles) - [Recent Updates](https://feltmakers.co.uk/members-only-articles) - [Members' Diary](https://feltmakers.co.uk/members-diary) - [Standing For Election To Common Council / Court Of Aldermen](https://feltmakers.co.uk/common-council): The City of London Livery Committee Communications Working Group wishes to add to existing information available on the web for those members of the Livery wishing to know what is involved in standing for election to Common Council and for the Court of Aldermen. Alderman Alison Gowman of the Working Group has prepared the following short summary of the process for the benefit of liverymen contemplating standing for election. SUMMARY OF STEPS INVOLVED IN STANDING FOR ELECTION TO COMMON COUNCIL & COURT OF ALDERMEN 1. Familiarisation with the role 1.1 Attend Court of Common Council and one or more of […] - [Incorrect Login](https://feltmakers.co.uk/incorrect-login) - [Profile](https://feltmakers.co.uk/profile) - [Members](https://feltmakers.co.uk/members): To access details of member click on name. - [Links](https://feltmakers.co.uk/links): 1 Feltmakers’ List. List of links to felt making and related websites. 2 Courses for Liverymen. This site will allow you to book and pay for a variety of courses run by the Livery Committee and the City of London Corporation. 3 Providence Row Charity. Providence Row Charity provides day centre services to homeless and vulnerable people. 4 The Hat magazine. Independent voice of the hat trade 5 Andrew Industries. Modern feltmaking and production 6 The Corporation of London. 7 The Livery Companies database for information on all the Livery Companies 8 The Haberdashers’ Company. 9 HMS Lancaster. 10 Treloar […] - [Design Award](https://feltmakers.co.uk/the-hat-competition): Rules of the Competition 2019 The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers of London Design Award 2019   Click on Thumbnail to see full application - [Magazine](https://feltmakers.co.uk/our-magazine): The Livery’s Magazine, The Feltmaker Published Annually The latest magazine is the 2024 edition. Click on the magazine to view. Previous editions can be found here. Previous Editions Magazine 2023 Magazine 2022 Magazine 2021 Magazine 2019 Magazine 2016 Magazine 2015 Magazine 2014 Magazine 2013 Magazine 2012 Magazine 2011 (2) Magazine 2011 (1) Magazine 2010 Magazine 2007 Magazine 2008 Magazine 2006 Magazine 2005 Magazine 2004 Magazine 2003 (2) Magazine 2003 (1) Magazine 2002 Magazine 2001 (2) Magazine 2001 (1) Magazine 2000 - [Feltmakers Today & Our History](https://feltmakers.co.uk/our-history): The Company promotes and runs our own Industry-leading Design Awards, where we mentor young designers and apprentices through universities and colleges, with entries from across the globe and substantial cash prizes and recognition. This provides opportunity and exposure to up-and-coming designers, craftsmen and women to showcase their talents and to get guidance, help and advice from world-leading Manufacturers and Designers with real-world knowledge and experience. The Livery also showcase their work at Charitable events in London often at events with the wider Livery movement. This year, this includes the bi-annual Red Cross Christmas Market in the Guildhall Old Library, where […] - [Charitable Support](https://feltmakers.co.uk/our-charity): The Company’s Charitable and Philanthropic works, and the City  The City of London Corporation and Livery Companies are major charity donors and promoters of old and new traditional crafts, industries as well as key modern City services. Livery Companies have close working relationships, and cooperation is often achieved through Sport. the Feltmakers, for example, organise and run the Inter-Livery Tennis Competition at Queens Club annually. Property and Assets have been acquired over the long history of the Company through legacies, donations and bequests (including property). This is effectively managed by fund management specialists within the Company and generates considerable income for […] ## Products - [United Guilds Service in 28 March 2025](https://feltmakers.co.uk/product/united-guilds-service-in-28-march-2025): United Guilds Service in 28 March 2025   St Paul’s Cathedral [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)