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March 2018
PRESS RELEASE
MaureenMarden is Environmental Cleaners’ new Master
Annual change of leadership at the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners
On Thursday 26 April,Maureen Marden will be installed as the new Master of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners during the annual ceremony at St Olave’s Church, Hart Street within the City of London.
This is Maureen’s second time as Master having been the third woman to hold the position in 2013.
Maureen said, “It is an honour to once again be Master of the Environmental Cleaners. I was not expecting to serve a second term, but I am fully prepared for the challenge ahead. With the support of my colleagues, I am sure we will make this another successful year for the company, working within, and on behalf of, the cleaning industry.”
Outgoing Master,Jack Broadley, said, “There can be few, if any, people with a better knowledge of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners. As well as being a Past Master, Maureen has served us ably as Clerk for several years. We are clearly in very safe hands for the coming year.”
The Environmental Cleaners is one of 110 Livery Companies based upon trades, industries and professions, and it carries on the ancient traditions of the Guilds and Livery Companies which started in the 12th century. A traditional company with a modern focus, the Environmental Cleanersencourages and maintains high standards of practice and integrity in the cleaning industry. It also promotes and supports charities, education and training.
Livery Companies are governed by a Master, Wardens and a Court of Assistants, which is the Livery Company's governing body.
If you would like to find out more about the Environmental Cleaners, or any of its initiatives or events, please email , telephone 020 8224 6122 or visit
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About the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners
The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners is one of 110 Livery Companies which are based upon trades, industries and professions and carry on the ancient traditions of the Guilds and Livery Companies which started in the 12th century. Formed in 1972 as the Guild of Cleaners and subsequently known as the Guild of Master Cleaners, the Company was granted full Livery Status in 1986 as the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners, the 97th Livery Company of the City of London. HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh is an Honorary Freeman of the Company.
The Company aims to encourage and maintain high standards of practice and integrity while promoting and supporting education, training and research projects within the cleaning industry. One fine example of its efforts to raise the industry can be seen in its achievement of a Royal Charter in 2010.