About the Guild
The Guild of Young Freemen of the City of London is a volunteer-run organisation for young professionals.
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Welcome
The Guild of Young Freemen of the City of London is a volunteer organisation dedicated to engaging young professionals with an interest in the heritage and traditions of the City of London. Open to young professionals under the age of 40 who are Freemen of the City of London and members of Livery Companies, it attracts those with an enthusiasm for the City, the Livery Companies, and their traditions — regardless of whether they have an existing affiliation with a Livery Company.
With a membership exceeding 300 young professionals and an age cut-off of 40, the Guild is naturally attuned to the needs and interests of young members of Livery Companies and emerging professionals. Its goal is to foster inter-livery fellowship, forging long-lasting friendships and making a meaningful impact, all while enjoying ourselves. As our members progress in their professional or civic careers, they follow in the footsteps of over 1,000 past members who have gone on to hold significant roles as captains of industry, corporate leaders, Livery Masters, Clerks, and even some Lord Mayors.
Latest News
Advent Carol Service 2025
Our annual Advent Carol Service was held earlier this month in St Michael Cornhill. Past Master Young Freeman Rhys Jones read the first lesson of the service. The subsequent lessons were read by Rachel Dixon, a member of the Evensong congregation, Rupert Phelps,...
Admission of Councillor Thomas Bennett and Beatrice Bennett as Young Freemen
Councillor Thomas Bennett, the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and the Mayoress, Beatrice Bennett, were formally admitted as Young Freemen during the Christmas Banquet at Innholders’ Hall. During his speech, Councillor Thomas Bennett spoke about...
Christmas Banquet at the Innholders’ Hall
On 28th November, the Guild of Young Freemen held its sold-out Christmas Banquet at Innholders’ Hall. It was a privilege to welcome our keynote speaker, Alderman Vincent Keaveny CBE KStJ, 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London, whose remarks left a lasting impression...
Membership
Membership of The Guild of Young Freemen is open to young people living and working in, or nearby to, the City of London who want to become more involved in the City, its traditions, and the Livery movement. Many of our members progress on to join a Livery Company during their time with the Guild, but it is not a formal requirement nor an expectation that you do so.


