Affiliations

Like many ancient City Livery Companies, the Glovers is proud to be associated with a number of armed forces affiliates, as well as others. The tradition of affiliations grew out of an ancient relationship between the City of London Livery Companies and the defence of the City and Crown.

Historically, many livery companies were not just trade guilds; they were civic institutions with responsibilities that included contributing men, equipment, and money to London's defence. From the 16th century onward, the City's militia - known as the London Trained Bands - drew heavily on members of the livery companies. Individual companies often supplied weapons, uniforms, horses, or specialist skills connected to their trade.

Those traditions evolved into links with regiments and other military units and by the 18th century, parts of the old City militia were absorbed into what became the British Army, but the civic–military relationship remained. Following the two World Wars, many Livery Companies continued these connections as a way of maintaining ties between civilian and military life and recognising military service.

Today the Glovers has a number of valued affiliations:

Armed Forces: HMS Artful. The Artist Rifles.
Cadets: 296 Squadron Air Cadets, 467 Barnet Cadets, St John Ambulance
Overseas Guilds: The Safran Zunft (Guild) of Basel

The Glovers Company is proud of its affiliation to 21st Special Air Service Regiment (Artists) (Reserves) which dates from 1955. The Regiment is one of the two Reserve Army Special Air Service...

The Glovers Company is delighted to be delighted to be affiliated to the 296 Stoke Newington Squadron Royal Air Force Cadets. 296 Stoke Newington Squadron Royal Air Force Cadets . We are closely...

St John Ambulance is a major volunteer-led health and first aid charity that provides medical services and education. Dating back to the 11th Century it is best known in the UK as an auxiliary...

Fellowship is a key element of being a Glover so it is no surprise that the longstanding relationship between the Safran Zunft of Basel and the Glovers commenced with a friendly meeting. It all...

The Glovers is proud to be associated with HMS Artful, one of the Astute Class; the largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarines that the Royal Navy has ever operated. These...

Affiliations

21st SAS Regiment (Artists) (Reserves)

296 Stoke Newington Squadron RAF Cadets

St John Ambulance

Safran Guild

HMS Artful

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