On Monday, 25th June 2018, Forbes MacDougall was installed as Master of this Worshipful Company for 2018 – 2019.

The Installation Ceremony took place in the River Room at the Hall and was followed by the Annual Service at Southwark Cathedral which included an Act of Dedication by the New Master conducted by the Dean of Southwark, The Very Reverend Andrew Nunn.

Forbes’ commitment to the Livery began aged 11, as a Grocers’ Company Presentee to Christ’s Hospital School.  In his year as Master, Forbes aims to initiate the charitable funding necessary to send a child to Christ’s Hospital School as a Launderers’ Presentee.