The Worshipful Company of Fletchers

As the 39th Livery Company in the City of London, the Worshipful Company of Fletchers is one of the oldest of the City of London's 110 Livery Companies. But today very few of our members are involved in arrowmaking and so we exist to uphold the traditions of the City in ways that are appropriate to our heritage.

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The Fletchers' Trust

The main focus of our charity, the Fletchers Trust, is providing equipment to archers with disability.

We were proud to have been able to assist members of the GB Paralympic Archery Squad in Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016 and most recently, Tokyo 2020

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The Farmers' and Fletchers' Hall

Situated at 3 Cloth Street, London EC1A 7LD, our Hall is owned jointly with the Worshipful Company of Farmers.

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Joining the Fletchers

We are a convivial and eclectic group who enjoy a range of social activities and support the City.

The Master

Our current Master is Mr Duncan Garland, who was installed on 15th April 2019.

The Master is elected for a year and presides at all our functions.

History

As the 39th Livery Company in the City of London, the Worshipful Company of Fletchers is one of the oldest of the City of London's 110 Livery Companies, with the earliest mention being in 1371.

Excellence in Fletching

We have not forgotten our roots, and, in conjunction with the Craft Guild of Traditional Bowyers and Fletchers we award Certificates of Excellence in the Fletchers' Craft.

Military Affiliations

The Fletchers Company, as one of the five ‘Warrior’ Livery companies has always been proud of its affiliations with military units, both Regular and Reserve as well as cadets.

Educational Affiliations

The Fletchers are delighted to have links with several schools and to celebrate the achievements of their students, and to offer support where they can.

Archery

The Fletchers has an active Archery section which, for some years, has gathered Liverymen, Freemen and their Guests to learn and shoot various Archery styles, on Target and Field courses.

Golf

The Fletchers Company has an active golf section with two important events during the year being the annual Company’s golf day and the competition for the Goblet.