Today the Company is involved in a range of activites.
Charitable and Educational Work
As a corporate trustee of charitable trusts, the Drapers' Company seeks to make a significant contribution to society through its charitable work. Much of this work involves supporting education as well as organisations working with older people and enabling young people to rise above social exclusion.
The Company has also been seeking to revive its former links with the textile industry through its support of the Industrial Trust, an organisation that aims to encourage young people to work in the technical textiles sector. We sponsor exhibitions, competitions, postgraduate study and teaching awards in textile design, conservation and technology.
Investment Portfolio
The Company owns a substantial property portfolio in the City of London comprising offices, shops and restaurants that are let to occupiers ranging from larger investment banks and life insurance companies to smaller retailers.
Hospitality and Catering
We operate a thriving hospitality and banqueting service at Drapers’ Hall which provides a spectacular setting for every type of event – from business meetings, presentations and working lunches to cocktail parties, dinners, formal dinners and wedding receptions.
The City of London
The Company, led by the Master and Wardens, continues to take an active part in the administrative life of the City of London, as it has done for many hundreds of years. It participates in the election of key public servants to office, including the Lord Mayor.