Archives: Panels/Committees/Clubs

Ski Social Group

WCIT Ski Social Group

The WCIT Ski Social Group has been formed to bring together WCIT members with an interest in skiing. The purpose of the group is:

Fellowship

To promote fellowship by encouraging the sharing of ski and snow-related activities among like-minded members. For example, sharing ski trip itineraries for gluhwein stops.

Charity
To host an annual Summer Ski Sunday event at the Hemel Hempstead Snow Centre, raising funds in support of the WCIT’s charitable aims while also providing a summer social gathering for members.

Industry

To connect WCIT members socially in ways that can lead to collaborative efforts supporting broader WCIT initiatives within the industry. For example, prosthetic ski robotics, Carv etc

Education

To support educational institutions affiliated with WCIT in ski-related activities. For example, assisting in the planning and facilitation of ski trips.

If you would be interested in joining me and supporting this initiative, please contact the Assistant to the Clerk.

Space Technology Working Group

The Space Technology Working Group (STWG) engages the WCIT and Livery community on the opportunities of the £18 billion UK Space economy in 3 main workstreams

1. Space Industry : Enabling Opportunities for All across private and public sectors
2. Inclusive Space Education
3. Space Technology for Good

Key Deliverables

• • knowledge sharing sessions from leading space experts to inspire, educate, inform
  • Information papers identifying where the WCIT and the City should make a difference to UK economy, trade, education sector, the Charity/NFP sector and ultimately the society we serve

Contact : Paul Excell – paul.excell@member.wcit.org.uk

City Interest Working Group

The City Interest Working Group aims to increase members’ awareness of the broad range of activities undertaken across the Livery as well as Pan-Livery initiatives in support of the Lord Mayor.  The WCIT is a member of the Financial Services Group (FSG) of Livery companies  and the group will focus primarily on supporting the FSG’s work. We aim to disseminate information from FSG meetings, allowing input and discussion by our members on how the WCIT can best support or lead on specific projects.  The group will then liaise with other WCIT Panels and Committees as required.

The City Interest Working Group provides a forum to update all WCIT members on the wider City Livery activities and will seek to establish connections with other Livery ‘industry’ groups over time. We welcome new and active members with a genuine interest in the City who are willing to collaborate on inter-Livery initiatives.

Armed Forces Committee

If you would like to find out more about WCIT’s Military Affiliations, please visit our affiliations page.

Medicine and Health Panel

Holds regular monthly meetings for WCIT members and guests to explore the subject of technology within Medicine and Health. These meetings are held in a hybrid environment, i.e. “in person” and virtual to be as inclusive as possible., usually on the 3^rd Tues each month at 5.30pm. The meetings last about an hour and for those that come along, a social in the Hand and Shears afterwards is the norm. These events are “free” to attend.

Once a quarter, we hold a Keynote Speaker event at the WCIT Livery Hall where we invite prominent members connected with the Health Service to share technical progress and developments. These events are encouraged as “in person events” followed by networking over a drink afterwards. These events usually carry a small fee to cover costs.

The panel was restarted in March 2022 and is hoping to develop initiatives to help NHS Trust Boards develop a better understanding of the digit revolution and how it can help improve health care for all. Watch this space

LGBTQ+ Social Group

As a social group we are planning to arrange a number of social events  and other activities which bring together and support our members, as well as develop the diversity of the company and industry at large.

Shooting Club

Our two main annual events are the Capercaille Cup and the inter-livery clay pigeon shooting competition.

Golf Club

The Golf Club is for members and their guests who enjoy golf. We participate in several events:

• The Prince Arthur Cup, the prime Inter-Livery competition of the year which is played at the famous Walton Heath Golf Club. This is a bogey-foursomes competition for golfers with handicaps of 20 or under, so not for the faint hearted.
• Our own Charity Golf Day where we raise funds for the WCIT Charity.
• The Marketors’ Annual “Ryder Cup” Golf Day is held at the club at which Samuel Ryder, founder of the Ryder Cup, learned to play and later became captain. We have a strong relationship with the Marketors and a WCIT team has played in this competition for several years. The day provides a very enjoyable framework for team bonding and a good opportunity to re-connect with old friends and colleagues over a drink or two.

Innovation Panel

The Innovation Panel reviews, evaluates and promotes new ideas and technologies so that WCIT members and the wider Livery community can understand emerging developments and, where appropriate, adopt innovation that benefits the Company and the Livery

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and review new technologies, then explain opportunities and implications to members.
• Bring members and Panels together to debate ideas and explore emerging developments in IT.
• Work with the Clerk and the Projects and Pro Bono Panel to guide other Livery companies on adopting appropriate technology.
• Act as an impartial sounding board on new IT tools and identify experts to provide thought leadership.
• Foster relations with City technology groups and signpost to relevant specialists.
• Monitor technology directions and, when requested, advise on professional standards and on measures affecting the industry.

Pro Bono Panel

As WCIT members we understand the potential that IT offers not only to transform business but also to enhance public services and help social enterprises to develop. Smaller organisations in the social sector can benefit enormously from effective use of IT and social media but many struggle to understand the options open to them and to choose the best way forward for their organisations. The Pro-Bono and Projects Panel works with the social sector to address these issues, drawing on the considerable talents and experience of Company members.

Why volunteer?

This programme offers you a fantastic platform to use your IT and related skills to help the charity of your choice. The panel and WCIT bring you a structured, managed environment in which to do so. It is run by like-minded people who strive to produce a professional experience for charity customers, but who understand the diary pressures on working members.

Where can I find details about volunteering opportunities?

All requests for volunteers are shown in the news feed on the website. They are also listed on the WCIT LinkedIn Group.

Panel Meetings

The Panel meets 4 or 5 times a year, usually at the WCIT Hall. The meeting agenda mainly consists of reviews of current engagements – this is an opportunity to share the work being done and to seek advice and input from other members.

Meetings usually conclude with drinks in a local hostelry.

In addition to the formal meetings, we usually organise two social events every year – one in the Summer and one at Christmas.

New members and guests are always welcome.