Freemen

To become a Freeman of the Loriners’ Company applicants need to be proposed and seconded by two Liverymen of the Company.

If you would like to be considered for membership, and you do not know any Loriners, please contact the Clerk who will assist you with this.

Candidates will be expected to have attended at least two, preferably more, Company events before applying for membership of the Company (this can be one formal and one fraternal or equestrian).

Candidates will be required to submit a CV with their Application Form. The CV should not be a detailed account of their working career and should show which of the criteria detailed below they satisfy and how.

Candidates should be aware that Membership attracts a joining fee and also contribution to the Loriners’ Charitable Trust.

Candidates for admission to the Company must be over the age of 21, and in addition to being of good character and integrity, should have a combination of at least some of the following qualifications:

To have connections with or interests in the City, for example:

• Works or has worked in the City;
• Lives or has lived in the City;
• Has a knowledge of the City and supports its traditions and institutions;
• Understands the value of Livery Companies;
• Maintains membership of a Ward Club.

To have connections with the horse, for example: 

• Trade connections or similar associations
• Has a knowledge of the trade of Lorinery
• Rides or has ridden, 
• Owns or has owned horses or whose family rides or owns horses.

To have close family connections with the Company.

Candidates are interviewed by the Company’s Policy and Interview Committee to ascertain suitability and enthusiasm for membership.

For further information about membership of the Loriners’ Company please contact the Clerk.