The positions of Master, Wardens and Officers of the Worshipful Company of Saddlers are currently held by the following people:
Master: |
Mr. Peter L.H. Lewis |
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Officers of the Company
The three officers of the Company were established by the Charters as the need for them arose.
The Chaplain: Although reference is made to "N the chaplain" in the 12th century document recording the agreement between the Saddlers and the Canons of St. Martin-le-Grand, the office was authorised in the Charter of Richard II in 1395. The Chaplain's principal duties today are to conduct informal prayers prior to each Livery Quarter Court and to preach the Election Day sermon. The Chaplain's appointment is an honorary one to which he or she is nominated by the Master.
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The Chaplain's Badge |
The Beadle: The office of Beadle appeared not long after that of the Chaplain, when the Wardens required a tipstaff to execute their orders to the members and to maintain discipline among the sometimes unruly Freemen and Liverymen. Today the Beadle is the Company's ceremonial officer, responsible for administering aspects of the Freedom and Livery, liasing with Guildhall and the Chamberlain's Court, as well as for the day to day administration and running of Saddlers' Hall.
The Clerk: The office of Clerk was established in the 15th century when the Court found it necessary to keep accounts and records of the Company's business. The Clerk is the Company's principal officer and Chief Executive, responsible for the conduct of all aspects of the Company's business and the management of its affairs. He is the adviser on precedent, protocol and ceremonial. He acts as secretary to the Court, its committees and sub-committees. His staff are responsible to him for the efficient conduct of those aspects of the Company's administration which are delegated to them.
