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Introduction
The Almshouse Charities
Introduction


The origins of The Drapers’ Company are rooted in mutual help and support. Over the years this has developed into a wide range of charitable activities as the Company has been entrusted with numerous bequests, gifts and legacies. Many of these endowments have been amalgamated so as to reduce administration costs and rationalise charitable giving.

The Company is currently Trustee of 11 grant making trusts,
3 almshouse charities and 1 investment pooling scheme.

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The Lambarde Cup, 1576, inscribed A proctour for the poore am I, remember theim before thou dye. Over the centuries this cup has come to represent the charitable role of the Company and is placed in front of the Master whenever he dines in the Hall as a reminder of this important role.


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The Lambarde Cup