TRUE HEARTS AND WARM HANDS

The Worshipful Company of Glovers of London was formed in 1349 by glove makers in London who wished to protect the high standard of their craft and was granted its Royal Charter by King Charles I in 1638.

The Company has developed into a modern organization with around 250 men and women in the Livery. We strive to be inclusive in every respect with philanthropy at our core. We retain close links with the British glove industry, promoting the wearing of gloves whilst also contributing to many charitable causes, especially those linked to hands or to the City. We help with the education and training of young people, providing bursaries for students at schools and colleges as well as sponsoring an annual student glove design competition. We also support the Mayoralty and the traditions of the City of London.

In addition the Company maintains through a separate charity, The Glove Collection Trust, a world class collection of gloves housed at The Fashion Museum, Bath.

All of which means that we are very much a lively and purposeful Livery Company for today ready and able to build for the future.