The British Army’s Special Communications (SC) unit provides Independent Communication Support (ICS) command support to specified Other Government Departments (OGD) in the UK and worldwide, and facilitates the collection and dissemination of national information, as directed by Commander 2 Signals Brigade. The Squadron employs Royal Signals soldiers both in trade and as Special Communications Operators…. Read More

39th (Skinners) Signal Regiment (Volunteers) provides a rapid deployment of reliable and robust communications, and support to the government, police or other blue light services at little notice. Previously the Regiment has provided assistance to flood victims in Gloucester and Northumbria, and recently provided support to the organisers of the Olympic Games. Originally adopted by… Read More

The development of synthetic textiles for clothing, the adoption of rubber as a waterproof, the mass production of cotton for underwear … it is easy forget how very different life was before we could call on the basics of modern living to help us to cope with winter in a cold climate. In terms of… Read More

The Skinners’ Company’s Coat of Arms 1634 In non-heraldic language, the Shield has ermine tails, the Chief – upper third – has three ducal coronets capped with ermine and golden tassels on a red background, and the Crest is a lizard (lucern or lynx) – a short tailed wild cat whose fur was formerly held in great esteem. No one below… Read More

Overview The Skinners’ Company is one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London. It developed from the medieval trade guild of furriers and was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1327. Today, the Company is a major not-for-profit organisation involved in running eight schools, sheltered housing and grant programmes. We also provide support… Read More

Treloar College, Hampshire The Treloar Trust provides education, care, therapy, medical support and independence training to young people with physical disabilities from all over the UK and overseas.  The Billesdon Endowment Fund was set up in 1984 to support the needs of young people once they leave Treloar; it is jointly funded by the Skinners… Read More

Tackling Poverty, Providing Homes, Creating Opportunity Skinners’ Charities continue the Company’s core philanthropic purpose of bringing help and opportunity to those in need. We do so by tackling poverty and the restrictions it places on people; providing homes for older people in financial or social need; and creating opportunity through education, training and sponsorship. This… Read More

The Skinners’ Company’s Master’s badge is a jewel as much as a badge. It measures only 72mm long by 50mm wide, but it is filled with intriguing and beautifully wrought detail. Making it would have involved (appropriately enough) six or seven different skills: goldsmith, setter, modeller, enameller, diamond mounter, engraver and possibly a finisher. Illustrated… Read More