Gareth Mayhew, Andy Kennaugh. junior warden Debbie Johnson, Master Amanda Waring, senior warden Brian Ahern and Jonathan Fearn

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TCM Living Group has joined The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity to the furnishing industry, as a corporate member.

TCM Living Group, the parent company of recognised upholstery brands Alstons, Ashley Manor, AMX-Design and Alexander and James, was formally welcomed as a corporate member on Tuesday 20 June 2023 at Furniture Makers’ Hall, London. Andy Kennaugh, Managing Director of Alstons; Gareth Mayhew, Director of ESG and Compliance of TCM Living Group; and Jonathan Fearn, CEO of TCM Living Group, were admitted as corporate liverymen and personally welcomed by the Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company during an admission ceremony.

Corporate membership provides opportunities for leading businesses to support the Company’s charitable activities, attend civic events and network with other members.

Amanda Waring, Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company, said: “We are delighted that TCM Living Group has joined The Furniture Makers’ Company as a corporate member and we welcome Andy, Gareth and Jonathan. Our corporate members are of the greatest importance to us. We are delighted that so many different companies from the wider furnishing industry understand the importance of joining as members and supporting our charitable endeavours. All members, individual or corporate, are invited to participate in the many events in the City livery calendar, which are great for networking, entertaining, as well as having fun.”

Jonathan Fearn, CEO of TCM Living, said: “Andy, Gareth and I are delighted to represent TCM Living as a corporate member of The Furniture Makers’ Company. We believe strongly in the need to work together as an industry to support and develop the UK’s future furniture makers, and to increase awareness of the skills and value in each piece of furniture produced every day.”