The Furniture Makers' Company is a City of London livery company and the furnishing industry’s charity. Our mission is to provide leadership to the industry - promoting excellence through our Guild Marks, nurturing talent through education, and helping those in need from within the industry, past or present. The organisation was formed in 1951, and gained Livery status in 1963. The Company was granted a Royal Charter in 2013. As the charity for the furnishing industry, we’re here to help everyone involved with this exciting creative world. Whether you’re a student, designer, maker, business owner, retailer, current or former employee, we are here for you. We recognise and inspire the very highest standards within the industry with our prestigious Guild Mark awards. We’re encouraging new talent with our extensive education programme, working with schoolchildren, student and young professionals to create a powerful workforce. We’re here to help when times are tough with grants, services, time and support. Our members underpin everything we do. All are connected in some way with the furnishing industry, and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and contacts they are keen to share. What they all have in common is their passion for the furnishing industry, great energy and drive, and a wish to give something back. Members volunteer their time and expertise, supporting and sponsoring our many fundraising events and educational programmes. They provide many opportunities for us to grow and expand what we do, telling the world about us and furthering our aims and objectives. And they enjoy having the chance to get involved, to meet each other, to hear other points of view and widen their knowledge.