Our current Master is Mr Timothy John Muirhead Sanders-Hewett who was installed on 24th April 2024. The Master is elected for a year and presides at all our functions.
Born in 1950 Tim has had a varied career as an Estate Manager and Company Director of several companies connected with real estate, construction of commercial properties and development of building projects. He has been very active in local community where he has supported the Chamber of Commerce and a Community Development Trust in various roles, helping to engage, manage and develop public interest in the Thames and Dagenham areas. He is currently still a Director with Barking and Dagenham Chamber of Commerce which takes an active role in supporting local business and employers.
Tim has been a member of the Worshipful Company of Fletchers since 1974 when he became a Freeman of the Company. During his time with the Company, he has supported most of the committees, Chairing Comms and Activities during the Companies 650th Anniversary.
A very keen yachtsman, he has previously been a Director of the Hurlingham Yacht Club and maintains an interest in all things nautical. He is an avid supporter of his local church and choir where he regularly attends to support the various choir activities. Fond of skiing, he can often be found on the slopes and for many years has taken part in the inter-Livery competition.
Tim is married to Clare and they live in Battersea, they have two grown up children.