| Grand Order of Water Rats | |
|---|---|
| GOWR | |
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| Founded | 1889 |
| Type | Professional and service |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Show business charity |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | "Philanthropy, Conviviality, and Social Intercourse". |
| Member badge |  |
| Publication | The Trap |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Nickname | Rats |
| Partner association | Grand Order of Lady Ratlings |
| Headquarters | The Water Rats public house in Gray's Inn Road London WC1 United Kingdom |
| Website | www |
The Grand Order of Water Rats is a British entertainment industry fraternity and charitable organisation based in London. Founded in 1889 by the music hall comedians Joe Elvin and Jack Lotto, the order is known for its high-profile membership and benevolent works (primarily within the performing industries).[1] Its sister organisation is The Grand Order of Lady Ratlings, which includes female performers and family members.
- ^ "Elvin and the Grand Order of Water Rats". Gowr.net. Retrieved 7 October 2019.