Working towards Livery Company Status

The newest Guild for Quality Professionals

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Since 2019

The ACQP has been around

The Only UK Association for Construction Quality

We are now taking the next historic step in our profession by working towards the creation of the first Livery Company for Quality Professionals, a landmark development for quality across the UK. For too long, Quality Professionals have played a vital role behind the scenes, safeguarding standards, improving outcomes, and protecting lives, yet without the recognition afforded to many other established professions. This new Livery Company aims to change that by providing a respected home for Quality Professionals, rooted in tradition, professionalism, and public service.

This journey is about more than prestige. It is about raising standards, promoting competence, supporting education and training, and giving Quality Professionals a stronger collective voice within industry, government, and society. Above all, it is about leaving a lasting legacy for future generations of professionals.
We invite you to play a meaningful part in this journey. By joining us at this early stage, you will help shape the values, direction, and purpose of a Livery Company that truly represents quality in the UK.
Join us today and help us make a real and lasting difference to quality across the UK.

We Want you

On the Journey to Full Livery Status

The Quality Guild stands as a modern yet traditional institution, founded to champion excellence, integrity, and professional competence across all disciplines where quality truly matters. It exists to give quality professionals a collective voice, a shared identity, and a recognised standard of conduct, one worthy of Livery status within the City of London.

At its heart, the Guild stands for professional stewardship. It believes that quality is not an afterthought or a tick-box exercise, but a discipline requiring knowledge, judgement, accountability, and ethical leadership. The Guild promotes competence through learning, mentorship, and the continual raising of standards, ensuring that those entrusted with safeguarding quality are equipped to do so with confidence and authority.

As it progresses toward full Livery status, the Guild stands firmly on the principles of tradition, fellowship, and progression, honouring the customs of the City while addressing the demands of a modern, regulated, and ever-changing professional landscape. Through its members, council, and future Livery, the Quality Guild is committed to leaving a lasting legacy: raising the standing of quality professionals and ensuring that quality itself is recognised as fundamental to safety, performance, and public confidence.

The Purpose of the Quality Guild

The Quality Guild exists to uphold and advance the principles of excellence, competence, and integrity in all matters of quality. It provides a professional home for those entrusted with safeguarding standards, promoting ethical practice, and ensuring that quality is recognised as essential to safety, performance, and public confidence across industry and society.

Towards Livery Status

The Quality Guild is committed to the long-established pathway toward full Livery status within the City of London. Through responsible governance, active fellowship, charitable endeavour, and the consistent promotion of professional standards, the Guild seeks to honour the traditions of the Livery movement while addressing the needs of a modern and evolving profession.

Service, Fellowship, and Progress

The Guild thrives through the active engagement of its members, fostering a spirit of fellowship, mentorship, and shared purpose. It encourages service to industry, the wider community, and the professions it represents, while offering a clear path for members to develop, contribute, and advance. In this way, the Guild ensures that progress, both personal and professional, is guided by the highest standards of quality and integrity.
Why we want you

We are looking for Quality Professionals to Join us

For too long, Quality Professionals have played a vital role behind the scenes, safeguarding standards, improving outcomes, and protecting lives, yet without the recognition afforded to many other established professions. This new Livery Company aims to change that by providing a respected home for Quality Professionals, rooted in tradition, professionalism, and public service.

Initial Sign Up

We invite you to play a meaningful part in this journey. By joining us at this early stage, you will help shape the values, direction, and purpose of a Livery Company that truly represents quality in the UK.

Professional Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in quality assurance, quality management, inspection, or related disciplines. Demonstrated expertise in implementing, monitoring, and improving quality systems and processes.

Demonstrated Competence

Proven track record of delivering consistent, measurable quality outcomes in their organisation or projects. Ability to apply standards, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks effectively.

Contribution to the Profession

Willingness to share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to advancing the profession. Active participation in quality initiatives, professional bodies, or community projects is highly desirable.

Endorsement

Membership applications require endorsement from two existing members who can vouch for the applicant’s professional competence, character, and alignment with the Guild’s values.

Ethical & Professional Standards

Commitment to the highest ethical standards and integrity in professional practice. Adherence to the principles and values of the Quality Guild, including respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.



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Become one of the Founding Members

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Play a pivotal role in shaping the values, direction, and purpose of the Guild.

We are proud to be looking to establishing the first Livery Company for Quality Professionals, the Quality Guild, and we are inviting exceptional professionals to join us as Founding Members.

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Member Engagement and Value

Mentorship Programs: Pair experienced members with emerging professionals to foster growth and knowledge-sharing.

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Legacy and Long-Term Sustainability

Education and Training Initiatives: Establish scholarships, apprenticeships, or CPD programs to nurture future Quality Professionals.

Only you can make it happen

Call us today and find out how you can join

020 3026 1023

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The Quality Guild represents a long-overdue recognition of quality as a profession in its own right. It brings credibility, standards, and pride back to what we do.
Alexander Bennett - MSc
Being part of the Quality Guild means standing for competence, integrity, and continuous improvement. It’s about raising the bar for the entire industry
Claire Harrington - CQI
The Quality Guild isn’t just another membership body, it’s a collective of professionals committed to doing things properly, ethically, and safely
David Patel - CEng
For me, the Quality Guild symbolises professionalism, accountability, and leadership. It gives quality professionals a respected voice at the table.
Sophie Williams - MBA