Paul Kelly, newly elected Master of the Worshipful Company of Poulters, has called on people in the poultry industry to join the historic organisation and support its charitable work.
The Poulters Company which dates back to 1368, is one of the Livery Companies in the City of London with power to regulate poultry, swans, pigeons, rabbits and small game.
Among its charitable activities are sponsorship of three of the participants in the NFU Poultry Industry Programme on a Cranfield Institute management course and grants for students at Harper Adams University.
“It’s a great honour to become Master of the Worshipful Company of Poulters,” said Paul Kelly, managing director of Kelly Turkeys.
“The livery companies in the City of London have an amazing history and the lunches we have at Armourers’ Hall in London are very special.
“Becoming a member of the organisation is a perfect way for those who’ve worked in the poultry industry for a number of years to give back something to benefit the next generation.”