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would suggest that, whilst we should not be complacent, our events over the past year have
continued to meet the requirements of our members. The Publicity and Events committee hopes to
provide an even better and more varied programme of events for next year. As such, they would
welcome suggestions from Members for informal events that our Members might find attractive. As
always, we are looking for unusual, but not necessarily expensive, events and will endeavour to find
refreshment venues afterwards that Members would find conducive to extending the fellowship
experienced during the preceding event in an even more relaxed style.
VOLUNTEERING

Livery Schools Link has now been restructured. It is internet based and has a brand new website at
www.liveryschoolslink.org.uk. We are very pleased to announce that the Worshipful Company of
Constructors is part of the first phase of Livery Companies taking part in the launch of the Livery
Schools Link Volunteering Platform. This technology driven concept enables teachers and schools to
make requests for volunteers that can be fulfilled by the Freemen and Liverymen drawn from Livery
Companies.
Having signed up to assist, Livery Company volunteers can help with:
 Motivational Career Talks: Inspire the next generation by giving a career talk in a class or to
an entire year group on topics such as how you moved from education into work as well as
sharing your unique career insights and advice.
 Supporting Career Days: Help on school career days including café conversations/speed
networking in small groups, mock interviews and providing CV tips and advice
 And more…!
Livery Schools Link is now promoting the platform to schools and teachers for them to make
requests for volunteers. The platform then emails volunteers who have signed up advising on any
matching opportunities that they may be interested in.
If you feel that you would like to take part in this excellent initiative then please register your interest
on the Livery Schools Link website, or contact Honorary Court Assistant John Sayers, who is our
liaison officer with Livery Schools Link.
Our Livery feels that this is an excellent initiative, which now takes over in part from our mentoring
workstream. Just a few hours a year could make all the difference. It is also a way for the Company
to expand on our successful support of scholarships and awards.

THE CHARITABLE TRUST

The Charitable Trust continues to be the principal administrator of our charitable endeavours, and
has again this year supported both our Scholarship schemes and various other worthy causes. They
are always looking to increase their income and thus the amounts that they can disburse, so if you
feel you can help in any way do please contact the Chairman of the Trust – Honorary Court Assistant
Ken Kent.
MEMBERSHIP SURVEY

The Membership Committee thanks all members who responded to the recent survey and will
publish the results in due course.

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