About us
Who we are
We are a Livery Company in the City of London of which there are 110; ours is a membership organisation with an ancient Hall that now supports only philanthropic causes. We have long-since parted company with any links to the fur trade.
The Skinners' Company is a modern and dynamic membership organisation committed to schools, training for young people and other philanthropy. Our mission is to ensure our communities of young, old, and vulnerable have an imporved quality of life. We invest in education and unlock potential, we provide sheltered housing and enable security, we give grants to those in need and create hope.
Our strength is our people, connected by a belief to shape more equitable, sustainable and inclusive society, ensuring a legacy of impact and fellowship for generations to come.
Our culture and values
We set the standard for a modern, dynamic and charitable Livery fellowship.
Our staff values are:
- Be transparent
- Push Boundaries
- Value Difference
- Focus on Impact
Equality, diversity and inclusion policy
The Skinners’ Company recognises the right of all members, staff, contractors and visitors to Skinners’ Hall to be treated with respect and dignity within an environment of mutual respect and tolerance and expects them to treat others on that basis.
We believe that all our employees and workers have the right to work in an environment
free from bullying behaviour and any form of harassment, whether this is on the grounds of a
protected characteristic (age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership
status, pregnancy or maternity, race (including nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion
or philosophical belief, sex, sexual orientation).