The Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights is one of the 112 Livery Companies of the City of London.
Incorporated by Royal Charter in 1670 the original purpose of the company was to regulate the manufacture and quality of handmade wooden wheels (the Ancient Craft of Wheelwrighting).
Today the Company is primarily a philanthropic and social organization, with a particular emphasis on providing backing for wheeled mobility and education, as well as supporting the Lord Mayor and the City of London Corporation.
In addition to supporting the Ancient Craft of wheelwrighting, the Company has strong links with the modern wheel and tyre industry, and other mobility-related activities.
The Wheelwrights’ philanthropic activities are focussed on the general themes of education, mobility, and the City of London.
An example of the charitable work is the funding for Melanie Woods to help her compete in wheelchair racing at a high level. With support from the National Tyre Distributors Association, the Wheelwrights Fund 2020 was able to help Melanie to acquire the specially customized racing wheelchair she needed.
We were delighted that Melanie was able to participate in the Tokyo Paralympics and achieve a personal best performance.
News
Hub & Spoke – Summer 2026
The summer 2026 edition of Hub & Spoke is now available - click here to take a look. We take a look back over all the activity undertaken by the Company over the last few months, including our Civic Dinner, the Summer Lunch, Livery and Craft events and much more....
Hub & Spoke – Spring 2026
The Spring 2026 edition of the Hub & Spoke Newsletter is available. Click here to view it as a PDF It includes the following artlicles and updates: Reflections from the Master Wheelwright: Installation Dinner Common Hall Membeship Committee Livery Committee...
Hub & Spoke – Autumn 2025 Edition
The Autumn 2025 edition of the Hub & Spoke Newsletter is available. Click here to view it as a PDF It includes the following artlicles and updates: Update from The Master Wheelwright's Badges Membership Livery Committee Craft Committee Spotlight on a Working...
350 Years of Supporting Mobility
In 2020, the Company celebrated the 350th Anniversary of the signing of its Royal Charter. Whilst many of the celebratory activities were curtailed by the COVID pandemic, we were fortunate to be able to hold a service of celebration at St Pauls Cathedral followed by a dinner in the crypt.
The opportunity was also taken to create this video showcasing the work of the Company, the craft of wheelwrighting, and some of the ways in which Wheelwrights Liverymen are making a contribution to society.