Education Fund
Educational support for everyone
Education has been part of the core mission of the WCI’s philanthropic work from its foundation.
The Livery movement’s support for education and the promotion of professionalism has deep historic roots. Many of the older Livery Companies have their own schools and have played – and still play – a key role in setting and maintaining high standards within their associated crafts and professions.
The Education Fund's legal objectives permit it to make grants to assist those who work, or would like to work, in the insurance industry. Grants may also be made to support those who wish to enter other professions, but not for more general educational purposes.
We actively strive to encourage young people to explore the diverse range of opportunities to work in our profession which is still a mystery, if not completely unknown, to many.
Recent grants made by the Fund have in particular supported teenagers at schools in deprived London Boroughs who are interested in a City career as well as promoting quality and professionalism among those in the early stages of their insurance careers.
Livery schools Link
Bringing Livery and Schools Together
Encouraging, inspiring and motivating students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, can be life changing. It can help to boost their confidence, remove any pre-conceived barriers that they have, as well as help them achieve their life ambitions and enhance their career prospects.
Giving up even just a small amount of your time could have a major impact on a student’s life.
The WCI has signed up with Livery Schools Link to offer our Liverymen and Freemen the opportunity to register their interest in volunteering to visit schools across London in order to inspire students. Only a small amount of time is needed to make an impact to a student’s life, and we encourage you to do so by providing career and motivational talks.
To find out more and register your interest in this important programme helping to inspire and motivate students, please go to www.liveryschoolslink.org.uk.
We encourage members to sign up to this programme to help individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve their full potential.
If you have any queries, please email: clerk@wci.org.uk
Our Support for Education
Recent grants made by the Fund have in particular supported teenagers at schools in deprived London Boroughs who are interested in a City career as well as promoting quality and professionalism among those in the early stages of their insurance careers.
The Fund currently supports the following organisations, scholarships and other projects:
If you would like to find out more about our membership please click here.
Further information on membership can be obtained from the Clerk to the Company at