Master, Wardens & The Court

A Livery Company’s Court serves as its governing body, made up of senior members who oversee the organisation’s strategy, traditions, and charitable work. Meeting several times a year, the Court makes key decisions on finances, membership, and ceremonial matters.

Supporting this leadership is the Clerk, the chief executive-style officer, responsible for the day‑to‑day administration of the Company. The Clerk acts as adviser to the Court, manages events and communications, and ensures the smooth running of both its civic and charitable activities.

2026-2027 officers L-R: Deputy Master Graham Smith; Master Mark Giardelli; Senior Warden Father Peter Harris; Junior Warden Rod Bennion OBE

The Court

Mr Mark GiardelliMaster
Mr Graham SmithDeputy Master
Father Peter HarrisSenior Warden
Mr Rod Bennion OBEJunior Warden
Mr Tony GinmanImmediate Past Master
Mr Jamie BerryPast Master
Mrs Margaret FitzsimonsPast Master
Mrs Barbara HardingPast Master
Mr. John HardingPast Master
Mr. Peter McVeighPast Master
Mr. Hugh Ogus MBEPast Master
Mr John RowsellPast Master
Mr Michael SimpsonPast Master
Mr Eddie TaylorPast Master
Mr Stephen ThomasPast Master
Mrs Patricia BrainPast Master Emeritus
Mr Ian R. BushPast Master Emeritus
Mr Barrie CastloPast Master Emeritus
Mr Ian P. CrosbyPast Master Emeritus
Mr Geoffrey HallPast Master Emeritus
Mr Barrie HurstPast Master Emeritus
Mr Richard OliverPast Master Emeritus
Mr John OttenPast Master Emeritus
Mr. David RowdenPast Master Emeritus
Mr John WebbPast Master Emeritus
Mr John WhitePast Master Emeritus
The Court 2026-27

Senior Court Assistant

Mr Stuart CarterSenior Court Assistant

Court Assistants

Mr Paul JonesCourt Assistant
Mr. Graham LargeCourt Assistant
Mr Perry HazelCourt Assistant
Mr. Mark LissauerCourt Assistant
Mr Stuart SmithCourt Assistant

Court Liverymen

Mrs Donna BerryCourt Liveryman
Mr Bob KronmanCourt Liveryman
Mr Graham SkinnerCourt Liveryman
Mr Charles CashmanCourt Liveryman
Mr Colin BallCourt Liveryman
Mrs Samantha McFallCourt Liveryman
Mr Philip WebbCourt Liveryman

Officers

Mr Mark HoughtonClerk
Mr Roger RawsonTreasurer
Ms Jennifer StrathdeeAssistant to the Clerk