The majority of the Company’s links and affiliations have historical roots, and together with the Company’s membership and associations with the City of London, they form a powerful network.

The trade, business and historical links and our affiliations combine to support the Company’s educational and charitable objectives, both financially and non-financially.

Trade Links

We maintain close links with the historic candle trade’s modern descendants and the edible fats and oil industries.

We provide the Honorary Secretary of the British Candlemakers’ Federation (BCF). BCF members include working chandlers from companies like church candle suppliers, Charles Farris.

We support the Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Association (FOSFA International) and the National Edible Oil Distributors’ Association (NEODA). The oil and fats industries derive some of their raw materials from tallow, making them modern inheritors of the tallow trade. Awards are presented to members of FOSFA International and NEODA each year.

Business Link

With the ‘energy’ connection, the Company has a close relationship with bp and each year the Lady Mayoress presents apprenticeship and technologist awards at the bp Awards Luncheon, held in the Tallow Chandlers’ Hall. Many senior members of bp are also members of the Company.

Historical Link – His Majesty’s Body Guards

Roger Monk, Master Tallow Chandler in 1826, was unusually a member of both the Honourable Gentlemen at Arms and the Yeomen of the Guard. In accordance with Roger Monk’s original bequest, the Company supports the annual dinners to celebrate the monarch’s birthday and enjoys reciprocal arrangements with both ancient institutions. A portrait of Roger Monk hangs in the Tallow Chandlers’ Hall and two copies hang in St James’ Palace, the home of both of HM Body Guards.

Affiliations

Based on historical links, the Tallow Chandlers Company is affiliated to four military organisations: HMS BITER, University Royal Naval Unit Manchester, 1st Battalion The Rifles and 206 Squadron RAF.

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