Modern Activities
In common with many of the other Livery Companies, the Company is no longer a trade association and is primarily concerned with raising funds for distribution to various charities through its benevolent fund, formed in 2010, as well as supporting educational institutions and providing support for members of the tobacco trade and their families.
Amongst a wide range of charitable activities, the Company sponsors an under-15s trophy at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, for which the Company's funds also help to maintain coaching programmes and infrastructure, and it supports a horse riding school for the disabled based in Essex.
The Master of the Company for 2012-13 is Michael C. T. Prideaux. Lt Col Peter Swanson is the Clerk.
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