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Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers, it is developing a "Centres of Excellence" scheme for colleges and other organisations to ensure traditional upholstery skills are taught and passed on to professionals and enthusiasts. In 2017, the first Upholders' apprentice to complete his training through the Livery Companies' Apprenticeship Scheme was awarded his certificate by the Lord Mayor of London. In addition to working with the AMUSF, the company supports the Guild of Traditional Upholsterers. The Livery provides several pensions to special-needs pensioners who have worked in the trade.
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In support of the upholstery and soft furnishing trade, the Livery provides prizes and bursaries to students studying these crafts. It gives Merit Awards to companies achieving the highest standards of craftsmanship and Master
Craftsman awards to individuals. Working closely with the Association of
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Jackson Charity, and the Neville Hayman Charity, supports its crafts & artisans and other charities connected with the City of London and the armed forces. The Livery has close connections with TS Upholder, the Chelmsford Sea Cadet unit.
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Admiral Lord Nelson, and the Livery is proud to include undertakers today. Members of the company continue to be involved with the funerals of national figures. The name Undertaker also has Upholder as its root.
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within London and to search, seize and destroy defective upholstery. However, over the years, the
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Upholders, ensuring it continues to flourish. Upholding the craft of the Upholder and through charitable giving uphold individuals and organisations connected with our trade and
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583:Distillers
553:Feltmakers
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368:Carpenters
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110:References
88:Great Fire
51:upholstery
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708:Engineers
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268:Skinners
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