The Guild of Young Freemen

of the City of London

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Events

2025/2026

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Civic Institutions, Charity & Military

About the Guild

The Guild of Young Freemen of the City of London is a volunteer-run organisation for young people.

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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

Sheep Drive and Livery Fair 2025

Sheep Drive and Livery Fair 2025

Letter from the Master Young Freeman: Dear Friends, I write following the 2025 Sheep Drive and Livery, where the Guild of Young Freemen was once again proud to play its part in this much-loved civic occasion. First, I must acknowledge the leadership of our Honorary...

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Lewis Hooper Installed as Court Assistant

Lewis Hooper Installed as Court Assistant

Lewis Hooper as one of our new Court Assistants at our most recent Court meeting on 2nd of September 2025. Lewis Hooper is a member of the Events Committee of the Guild of Young Freemen. He was admitted earlier this year to the The Haberdashers' Company. He has since...

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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.

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