It’s no surprise to read in Construction Youth Trust’s literature that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds often face more barriers to employment than their better-off peers.
There may be a whole variety of reasons for this which... Read More
From top: The Master presents Year 6 pupils with the Haberdashers’ Bible; The Master receives the traditional gifts of port and anchovies from the Head Boy and Head Girl
In a rural pocket of Cheshire sits the small village of Bunbury. It might... Read More
Nuraan experiments with 3D printing techniques to use textiles in an innovative way
The ancient art of haberdashery is a unique aspect of the history of the Company, with fashion being our ‘golden thread’. Haberdashers, until the mid-1600s, were fashion retailers, specialising in... Read More
A cost-of-living crisis, an uncertain political climate and soaring inflation rates mean it’s a challenging time for many of us, but particularly for young people from low-income backgrounds. With those eligible for free school meals three times more likely to... Read More
Twelve Ukrainian students have joined a Haberdasher school, or will do so at the start of the new academic year. With support ranging from uniforms to tuition fees, the Haberdasher family has stepped up to meet the needs of these young Ukrainians at this extremely challenging time.
Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South, Haberdashers’ Adams, Haberdashers’ Monmouth and Haberdashers’ Boys and Girls schools at Elstree have all extended a warm welcome to twelve Ukrainian students. Ten of the students have joined secondary schools and two are in a primary. Schools have delivered induction... Read More
As much as some progress is being made to transition out of the pandemic, we are all aware of the immense challenges that continue to confront pupils and staff at this time. This fund is being shared between Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South and Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby.
Haberdashers’ Academies’ Trust South’s CEO, Jan Shadick, says, ‘Thank you. Your giving has enabled us to provide for our most vulnerable... Read More
In between my university studies and working life I secured some work experience at a large charity. After a week of shadowing one of the managers, having been involved in a wide variety of activities, I tried to express something of my gratitude to her... Read More
Applique Panel by RSN Embroidery Studio ©RSN
Between April-September 2022 Haberdashers have the chance to see up close the range and depth of embroidery that the Royal School of Needlework has been creating for the... Read More
The very first official ceremonial garment for High Sheriffs of Greater London has been designed and created in collaboration with London College of Fashion (LCF), UAL, Making for Change and Fine Cell Work. It will be worn for the first time by the new Lady High Sheriff of Greater London, Heather Phillips, when she is installed today, 28 April. The symbolic cloak is intended to be be passed on to all future women to hold the position of High Sheriff of Greater London for the next 100 years.
The High Sheriff of Greater London (HSGL) has, until now, had no official costume. The post... Read More
William Jones was one of the Company’s earliest and most generous benefactors. He bequeathed money to the Company in 1614 for a school in Monmouth and for almshouses in both Monmouth and Newland. He also... Read More
