Charity News

Uplifting social equity, driving social mobility
We’re living in unprecedented times. Day by day, more young people are becoming eligible for free school meals. This means that they’re three times more likely to be unemployed by the age of 27. Our new partnership with EY Foundation is crucial in addressing this issue. 

 

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


Haberdasher Schools Welcome Refugees from Ukraine

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


Covid-19 Recovery Appeal - How the Money was Spent
Last year our Haberdasher Members raised an incredible £114,000 through the Covid-19 Recovery Appeal, beating the target of £100,000.  

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


The Haberdashers' Company to recruit mentors from its membership for its university Scholars
Matching Haberdasher Scholars with a Haberdasher Mentor could offer a transformational opportunity for students. Haberdasher Apprentice, and winner of the Haberdashers' Company Arkwright Engineering Scholarship, Lisa Davies, with her Mentor, Haberdasher Liveryman Andrew Tarpey

 

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


Royal School of Needlework exhibition is a ‘must see’ for Haberdashers
The extraordinary 150-year history of the Royal School of Needlework is being celebrated with an exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum. It is a stunning display of history and artefacts; a vivid look back at their past, and a colourful look into their future.

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


First Ever Ceremonial Garment Created for High Sheriff of Greater London

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


The Golden Lecture 2022
On 24 March 2022, the Golden Lecture was given at St Bartholomew the Less. The Right Rev'd Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, lectured on The Master's 'Tall Order' - Understanding our Neighbours in the Centenary Years. Origin of the Golden Lecture

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


Impressive charity delivers impressive results for young people
Construction Youth Trust is one of the company’s Major Grant holders, receiving an award of £50,000 in 2021. They use a relationship model to work closely with young people from some of the least advantaged parts of London, creating success by helping put them on the path to careers in construction. 

 

On arrival at the offices of Construction Youth Trust I met two of their programme workers. At that moment I knew that the Company had made a wise decision to support this charity: the spark,... Read More


Charity Blind in Business benefits from Haberdashers’ small grant
As one of 2021 Small Grant awardees, charity Blind in Business used their £2,000 grant to help support young Londoners gain employability skills and enter the workplace.

 

Blind in Business was able to support 28 blind people into jobs over the course of their award’s term. 

The charity delivered career planning sessions and helped young people develop skills suitable for the workplace. The participants were also given mock interviews, all of which helped develop the young people’s... Read More


How do identity, culture and language define us?
Hatcham College old girl, Heather Joseph-Dublin, is now a senior teacher at Hatcham Temple Grove primary school. The Company made a contribution towards Heather’s Master’s degree in Identity, Culture and Language; here is the story of her studies.

 

We all have our own unique notion of identity, culture and language. Our life experiences all contribute to who we are, and the people we hope to become.

Heather Joseph-Dublin, former pupil at Hatcham College, wanted to explore this... Read More