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The Worshipful Company of Horners

The Various Committees of the Horners Company

THE GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

This Committee consists of the Master and Wardens, two Past Masters appointed by the Past Masters and three Assistants appointed by the Court, and is attended by the Clerk & Treasurer. The other committees of the Company report to the General Purposes Committee which is the executive committee of the Company that consider matters placed before them, make decisions,  and place their recommendations before the Court for approval.

THE POLYMER COMMITTEE

The Polymer Committee identifies, develops and monitors a portfolio of activities many of which are to promote a greater understanding of STEM subjects across all groups. Many are designed to encourage young people to pursue science and engineering careers. It also oversees apprentice, and other student awards and supports Design Innovation in Plastics – a Student Design Award in association with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

THE AWARDS COMMITTEE

The Horners run a number of industry Awards with sustainability as a key criteria, including: The Horners’ Award for Plastics Innovation and Design, The Horners’ Bottlemakers’ Award and The David Williams Award for Social Contribution, which are run jointly with the British Plastics Federation (BPF).

THE RECRUITMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

The Recruitment Committee is responsible for the recruitment of new members to the Worshipful Company of Horners and thereby increase the membership of the Company with particular emphasis on recruitment of those from the polymer and related industries.

The Committee is also  responsible for communication to promote the Horners and their activities.

THE HERITAGE COMMITTEE.

The Heritage Committee promotes interest in the history and heritage of the Company and in horn. The committee is responsible for the Company’s collection of horn artefacts and associated archives. The Committee oversees an award and a scholarship for jewellery incorporating plastics & horn.

NEW MEMBERS FORUM

The New Members Forum aims to engage all new Horners in order to enable them to be involved in the Company, make suggestions for and organise new events of interest to both new and existing Horners.

The General Charitable Committee
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The Education Charitable Committee
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