The Mercers’ Company is the Premier Livery Company of the City with over 700 years of history. The Company and its associated charities are active in supporting a variety of charitable causes, particularly care for the elderly and education. Its activities are derived from investments, primarily property in London’s West End and City. Following the successful JV with Shaftesbury Plc to develop St Martin’s Courtyard the Company are now undertaking a variety of projects to modernise the estate.