ORGANISATION

The structure of the Weavers' Company is, like that of other Livery Companies, based on a body of Liverymen and Freemen governed by a Court of Assistants elected from the Livery for "the better continuance of the good order and more Godly administration of the Guild". Members of the Livery elect annually from the Court an Upper Bailiff, who bears an ancient title unique to the Weavers' Company, and a Renter Bailiff. They also elect from the Livery an Upper Warden and a Renter Warden to serve on the Court as representatives of the Livery.  The Four in Office are robed on official and ceremonial occasions and wear badges of office, as do the Clerk and the Beadle.

The Company is managed in an effective, up-to-date way, with much of its work carried out through Committees, which are appointed by and make recommendations to the Court.

The Company's management and finances are looked after by the financial Committees.  It is generally believed that Livery Companies are wealthy and some certainly are.  The Weavers' Company would not count itself among these but since the mid-19th Century, careful management and, in this century, the sale of property, including the site of the Hall, and some munificent donations from members have put the finances on a sound footing.   This has enabled the Company to carry out its many commitments, particularly in charitable fields.

The main work of the Company is done through the charitable Committees. Liverymen are co-opted to most of the Committees of the Court giving them an insight into the Company's affairs and an opportunity to participate in the governance of the Company.

The role of the Chaplain is important in the life of the Company as he takes the Service on  St. James's Day and pronounces Grace at all Court Breakfasts and Dinners.

The administration of the Company and its almshouses is the responsibility of the Clerk and his staff.