The Court of Assistants is the governing body which sets overall strategy and takes all policy decisions. Details are developed and overseen by the Court of Wardens and Standing Committees, whose terms of reference are set by the Court of Assistants.
The Court of Wardens oversees the management of the Company's almshouse charities, conservation of the Hall, the ceremonies of admission to the Freedom and Livery, Company entertainments and functions and employee matters.
The Investments Committee oversees the investments of the Company and its Charities.
Finance and General Purposes Committee oversees the financial arrangements of the Company, reviews compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practice.
Charities Committee determines the grant-making policy and manages the disbursement of funds to recipients.
The Election Committee advises on election to the Court of Assistants, Call to the Livery and admission to the Freedom.