The Warner Lecture 2023
The Warner Lecture 2023, postponed due to Rail Strikes, finally took place on Tuesday 16 January 2024. Each year the Founders’ Company, as part of its programme for furthering interest and discussion in matters industrial and financial, stages this event to bring together senior professionals and academics, as well as students that receive our charitable support, to hear a challenging insight into a current topic and to promote a lively discussion around it, all held under the Chatham House Rule.
This year’s speaker was Rob Elder, The Bank of England’s Agent for Greater London. Rob gave an hour of eye opening insights into the current UK economy, along with his views on what has happened and what WILL happen with regards to interest rates and inflation. A very hearty discussion was had by all after supper and all were grateful to Rob for making the topic so accessible.
We are grateful to have recieved the following messages from Y12 Students at the John Warner School who joined us:
"I would like to offer my thanks to the founders company in such a great learning opportunity and forming fellowships with experienced members of the foundry. I would also like to thank you for inviting me the foundry hall on the 16th, it was such an insightful lecture and helped my understanding greatly about the financial state of Great Britain.”
"I’m writing to you to offer my thanks regarding the evening of the 16th of January and my invitation to the Warner Lecture. It was a spectacular experience which I am so grateful for having the opportunity to attend. It has given me an insight on the country's current and past economic state which I otherwise wouldn’t have expanded my knowledge on. It was amazing to meet and hear the stories from so many great knowledgeable people with such great experience in all industries. It has really opened up my eyes into my future and the experiences of life I am yet to face.”
"I would love to thank in abundance for the opportunity for attending the evening and found the lecture lead by Rob Elder extremely interesting as it has given me a broader outlook on the current economy which will help as I am currently studying business studies at sixth form. Aswell as the fellowship I have gained from the experience that is why I would love to apply for the artisan and further my knowledge from the benefit of your experiences within your industries .”
"Thank you so much for the opportunity you have offered me. It was a wonderful experience to be able to talk to the members of this company. It has broadened my view of economics and the things we have talked about. The excellent communication we had with the people of this company really helped me with my communication skills and boosted my confidence.”
January 2024