Like many Livery Companies, the Cordwainers are proud to support the Armed Forces and organisations which help their members and families. 

In particular, the Company is honoured to have a long-standing relationship of over 70 years with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

C (City of London Fusiliers) Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

The relationship between the Cordwainers and C Company started in 1953 and is an association of which the Company is very proud. C Company is based administratively at HM Tower of London, and its day-to-day training location is Fusilier House in Balham. The Cordwainers provides annual prizes for Best Soldier, Best Shot and Best Recruit, as well as supporting social and commemorative events for C Company members and their families.

Harben Armoury Fund (HAF)

The HAF is a charity managed by the Cordwainers alongside members of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.  The HAF supports London-based Fusilier detachments within Army cadet sectors, previously providing minibuses, and most recently funding for training and recreational expenses, such as battlefield tours, overseas travel costs, adventure training activities and summer camp costs.

Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (Fusiliers Aid Society)

The Fusiliers Aid Society helps former Fusiliers who bear the physical and mental scars of combat, those who have fallen on hard times, or those Fusiliers and their families dealing with problems stemming from age-related illness or tragic accidents.  Recent grant-funded projects include training for mental health and wellbeing area representatives, the Fusiliers Connect app, and support for the Regiment’s anniversary commemorations.

Walking With The Wounded (WWTW)

WWTW is a leading military charity which recognises that those who served, deserve. Whether mentally, physically or socially wounded, WWTW support the most in need. They are the ex-service personnel who have fallen furthest from where they want to be and need a personalised programme to help them get back on their feet, reigniting their sense of purpose and making a positive contribution to their communities again. The Cordwainers support WWTW’s Boots On The Ground Quick Reaction Fund. Boots On The Ground Care Coordinators deliver social welfare support to veterans and their families contending with homelessness, debt issues, substance misuse and/or other social barriers.