Shipwrights’ Company visit to the UK Hydrographic Office Archives – Friday 10 July 2026
Shipwrights News | Posted on July 13, 2026 at 9:32 am by Chris Morgan-Matthews
A small party representing the Shipwrights’ Company had the opportunity to make a special visit to the premises of UKHO in Taunton on 10 July. We had received an invitation from the chairman of their Audit and Risk Committee, an executive director of the office. It proved a special privilege to make this visit. We […]
The Medusa Trust
Shipwrights News | Posted on July 6, 2026 at 9:43 am by Office Admin
The Medusa Trust owns and operates HMS MEDUSA, a WWII \vessel registered with National Historic Ships and one of the National Historic Fleet. In June 2026 the Shipwrights’ Company awarded the Medusa Trust £500 to assist with sea-going training for the Volunteer Cadet Corps (VCC). Medusa hosts three weekends a year for the VCC and […]
Buckler’s Hard Boatbuilding Craft Day – 20 Jun 2026
Shipwrights News | Posted on July 3, 2026 at 2:51 pm by Office Admin
The Education and Charity Committee awarded Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust a Billmeir Award of £1,800 to facilitate a traditional boatbuilding crafts demonstration which took place on 20 June 2026. The Company has received the following fantastic report from Liveryman Mary Montagu-Scott DL: The traditional boatbuilding crafts demonstration day was a huge success at Buckler’s Hard […]
A Mid-Year Thank You and Update from MACS
Shipwrights News | Posted on July 2, 2026 at 2:45 pm by Office Admin
Hello from MACS! I wanted to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you. Trusts and Foundations play such a vital role in supporting MACS. Last year, grants like yours accounted for 42% of our total income and covered 100% of our charitable member service costs. That’s an incredible contribution, and it’s helping us […]
UKSA Impact Report 2025-26.
Shipwrights News | Posted on June 22, 2026 at 3:15 pm by Office Admin
Every year the Shipwrights’ Company awards a grant of £10,000 to UKSA. The funds are earmarked for use by the two Greater London schools that the Shipwrights support: George Green’s School and London Nautical, City of London Academy, but may be used to facilitate courses for others should those schools not apply. UKSA sent the […]
Sail Training Trust – Thank you Shipwrights!
Shipwrights News | Posted on June 15, 2026 at 10:55 am by Office Admin
In June 2025 the Education and Charity Committee awarded a grant of £1,500 to the Sail Training Trust and has received the message below and the following report: STT Shipwrights Report June 2026 Dear Trustees, A huge thank you for your support over 2025 and 2026. The £1,500 grant that you awarded has had an […]
Thanks from the Scout Association
Shipwrights News | Posted on June 8, 2026 at 1:43 pm by Office Admin
Please find attached our latest update, which outlines the impact of the generous support over The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights over the past year. Â Â Thank you once again for your continued commitment to helping young people access adventure and develop skills for life through Scouting. Your support has enabled us to support local Scout Groups […]
Tall Ships Youth Trust – Launch of Challenger 5
Shipwrights News | Posted on June 7, 2026 at 4:38 pm by Chris Morgan-Matthews
On Thursday 4 June 2026 the Prime Warden, Mr Andreas Bisbas, headed up a small group of Shipwrights on a visit to Portsmouth to witness HRH The Princess Royal officially launch Challenger 5, the Tall Ships Youth Trust’s newest vessel, the acquisition and refit of which was funded in a co-venture between The Shipwrights’ Company […]
Thanks from the Clergy Support Trust
Shipwrights News | Posted on at 4:32 pm by Office Admin
The Shipwrights’ Company makes an annual donation to The Clergy Support Trust, formerly known as The Corporation of the Sons of the Clergy. The Clergy Support Trust is a leading grant-making charity, and one of the oldest and largest Church of England charities, helping Anglican clergy and their families in times of need.  It was […]
