Style and substance at the Habs Fashion Round Table
Twenty young people from the fashion sector came together yesterday for the second Haberdashers’ Fashion and Textiles Round Table. The aim of the event is to provide networking opportunities for scholars with members who work in the sector, and to provide inspiring and thought-provoking content on how to progress in the industry. We are extremely […]
Queen Elizabeth II Citizenship Awards 2025
An impressive group of Year 13 students came to Haberdashers’ Hall last week, each a recipient of the recently established Queen Elizabeth II Citizenship Awards. Chosen by their school staff they were celebrated for exemplifying the Queen’s selfless and loyal service, her tolerance and kindness, whether within their family or community, to their school or to […]
One single gift: multiple and lasting impact
PHILANTRHOPY NEWS A gift left by Thomas Arno to the Company in 1937 continues to create impact 88 years after his death. 88 years ago, the ‘gentleman’ and landowner, Thomas Arno, died. Thus far, his could have simply been the story of many. But a few years before Arno’s death, a chance conversation with the […]
Changemakers: Small but mighty
Habs Changemakers is an initiative within the Haberdashers’ Advantage character curriculum at Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South. On Friday 20 June, Year 5 pupils from all five Haberdashers’ primary schools came together at Haberdashers’ Hatcham College for the grand final of the Habs Changemakers Dragon’s Den Competition — a powerful showcase of pupil-led social action. Part […]
Building real opportunities: a story of possibility
PHILANTHROPY NEWS Partnership and possibility Over the past three years, the Haberdashers’ Company has played a vital role in supporting Construction Youth Trust’s (CYT) Building Opportunities programme through its major grants programme. Focused on creating brighter futures for young people in Southwark and Lewisham, Building Opportunities supports those who are unemployed or at risk of […]
Passing it forward: My Journey with Lewisham Youth Theatre
Philanthropy NEWS The older I get, the more the phrase “pass it forward” resonates — particularly when it comes to supporting young people as they navigate those formative steps into adulthood. I still remember my own teenage years at Haberdashers’ Hatcham College (more years ago than I care to admit), wishing I had more confidence, struggling to […]
The 2024/25 Haberdashers’ London College of Fashion Scholarship
PHILANTHROPY NEWS The Haberdashers’ Company awards grants to the value of £70,000 each year to those pursing a career in our ancient trade of ‘haberdashery’. Today’s industries of fashion and textiles can trace their lineage back to many of the original trades of the ancient Livery Companies who once presided over them. The Haberdashers’ Company […]
Tote-ally awesome
Stylish and practical The John Banks dinner is an annual fixture in the Company’s calendar. Held each October, it commemorates the life of John Banks who was Master Haberdasher in 1717. His bequest was administered by the Master, Wardens and Assistants for around 260 years. The dinner is for the Court of Assistants and their […]
Charities Engagement Evening 2024
Second Haberdashers’ Charities Engagement Evening Builds on Success Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Haberdashers’ Charities Engagement Evening returned for its second year, bringing together an impressive cohort of charity leaders with members. The evening began with Sharon Shamir from Feed the Hill speaking about the reality of food poverty in New […]
Unveiling of the Haberdasher Tile at Cockpit Studios Deptford
The Company awarded a grant to contribute to the commission of a new piece of community art at charity partner Cockpit Studios in Deptford, southeast London. Created by local artist Amber Khokhar, the new artwork is made up of collaged triangular tiles, representing the rich mix of communities in the area. Entitled ‘Head, Heart, Hands’, […]