Our Members
Bringing experience, skills and energy, our community amplifies our charitable impact, whilst enjoying a unique fellowship.
The Company has a long tradition of charitable giving, and we encourage all Members to contribute in any way they can.
There are 1,500 Skinners in four categories of membership:
Apprentices
Apprentices
learn moreFreedom
Freedom
learn moreLivery
Livery
learn moreCourt
Court
learn more“Coming from a family of teachers, I knew that I wanted to be involved in the great work the Company does within education”
Barnaby Haysom – Member
Frequently Asked Questions:
Current fees/fines:
On being bound an Apprentice £60
On taking up the Freedom* £100
*if you decide to take up your Freedom of the City of London there is an additional charge of £170
You may be eligible for ‘Freedom by Patrimony’. You must have been born after your parent became a Member of the Freedom. If you were born before your parent became a Member of the Freedom and you are under the age of 25, your parent can mentor you as their Apprentice. If this is the case, please email us
If you are eligible you can apply. However, when you become a Member of the Freedom, you must declare The Skinners’ Company as your ‘parent company’ if you wish to mentor an Apprentice.
Yes, once you have served your 4 year apprenticeship, you can join the Freedom at any time. Please get in touch with both your master/mentor and us to arrange your Freedom ceremony.
Yes, please email us and we will be more than happy to assist.
