Est. in the City of London
Heritage philanthropy for the modern Livery.
LiveryDraw unites the Companies of the City in a modern fellowship draw — where sponsorship funds education, welfare and heritage, rewarded not with cash, but with experiences worthy of the tradition.
The Initiative
Not a lottery. A living Livery Chest, kept in the old way — for good works.
For seven centuries the Livery Companies of London have been guardians of charitable giving — maintaining a chest of contributions for widows, orphans and those in need. LiveryDraw is that chest, kept for a new age.
Member companies sponsor the draw at a chosen level. Each sponsorship funds the Livery’s charities and carries a single entry into a transparent, heritage-appropriate draw. There are no cash prizes — only experiences that honour the tradition. This is not gambling; it is benevolence, continued.
Read our storyHow It Works
Three steps, in the tradition of the Chest.
Your company sponsors
Choose a level — Legacy, Realm or Heritage. Your sponsorship supports the Livery’s charitable and community work, and honours your company as a supporter.
You’re entered into the draw
Every sponsor company is entered into the monthly Fellowship Draw. One company, one entry — an equal chance for all.
A winning company is drawn
Drawn on a physical machine, livestreamed and recorded — and rewarded with heritage experiences, never cash.
Courtly Gifts
Rewards of distinction — not prizes of chance.
Each reward is an experience that connects the winner to heritage, craft and the ongoing work of the Company.
Seats at Livery Dinners
Dine in historic halls at formal Company dinners, amid centuries-old ceremonial traditions.
Private Hall Tours
Private guided tours of Livery halls and archives — treasures rarely open to the public.
Master’s Selection Wine
Fine wines personally chosen by the Master, with tasting notes and provenance.
Donations in Your Name
A charitable gift made to a good cause in the winner's name — benevolence made personal.
VIP Event Invitations
Exclusive access to ceremonies, exhibitions and civic occasions not open to the public.
Behind-the-Scenes Craft
Workshops with master craftspeople — traditional skills, seen up close.
Good Works
Where the giving goes.
- 01
Education & Apprenticeships
Supporting educational initiatives and apprenticeship programmes that create opportunities for the next generation.
- 02
Welfare & Hardship
Providing assistance to those in need, addressing poverty and supporting vulnerable communities.
- 03
Heritage & Craft Preservation
Preserving Britain's cultural heritage, traditional crafts and historical institutions for future generations.
- 04
Community Programmes
Strengthening local communities through programmes that foster social inclusion and civic engagement.
- 05
City Charitable Foundations
Supporting the City of London's charitable foundations and their missions across the nation.
Our Impact
Our full impact — total raised and causes funded — will be published at the end of the year.
Every sponsorship this year is counted toward that first report.
Our Founding Patrons
Distinguished companies in support of good works.
Interested in joining them? Sponsor & enter the draw →
The Ancient Livery Chest
Opening the chest once required many keys, held by many hands. Transparency is nothing new to the Livery.
In medieval London, each Company kept a wooden strongbox filled with members’ contributions — a fund for the sick, the widowed and the orphaned. It could only be opened by several officers together, so that no one hand could misuse it.
LiveryDraw keeps that principle. Every draw is public, every reward is heritage, and every contribution sustains the centuries-old duty of the Livery to education, welfare and the betterment of society.
Join the Fellowship
Be part of a tradition spanning seven centuries.
Sponsor the draw and support worthy causes while celebrating the heritage and fellowship of the Livery. Your company’s first entry activates in the very next draw.