The curriers, or "curers of leather", of London formed an organisation in 1272; this merchant guild was recognised in 1415 by Ordinances of the City Common Council before its grant of a Royal Charter by King James I in 1605.

[6] After the sale of its sixth and last hall in 1921 it moved in with its longstanding trade and livery partner, the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers, with which it maintains a close relationship.

It primarily supports City of London charities and cultural organisations, general educational establishments and the training of young people in leathercraft.

[9] This annual bursary endows research or personal study to improve the health care of underprivileged sectors of London's population or elsewhere.

Though originally directed towards general practitioners, the scope of the bursary was widened in 2003, since when it has also attracted submissions from dentists, pharmacists, nurses, midwives, mental health workers and an ophthalmologist.

[11] The Company also presents 16 annual prizes in mathematics and history for pupils aged 14 to 15 at the four London academies of the Oasis Trust.

The Curriers' Company is affiliated to military units in HM Armed Forces: 101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal); No.

[12][13] The present Clerk to the Curriers' Company is former diplomat Giles Whitaker,[14] whose role combines that of executive officer as well as supporting the Master: Piers Williamson (for 2024/25).

(2) Circa 1583 the Curriers' Hall was situated close to the site of the Boar's Head Inn, on a property which had been devised to the company in 1516.