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’, […]
Queen Elizabeth II Scholars
The Haberdashers’ Company recognises Outstanding Service to Others with the Queen Elizabeth II Citizenship Award Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, the Company sought to find a way to acknowledge and commemorate the Queen’s remarkable seventy-year reign; a reign that was defined by selfless and loyal service, by tolerance […]
The Golden Conversation 2024
The Haberdashers’ Company recently hosted ‘The Golden Conversation’, an insightful and thought-provoking event centred around the theme of “Loving Your Neighbour in 21st Century Britain.” Featuring perspectives from two faith leaders, Imam Mohammed Mahmoud OBE and Reverend Graham Hunter, the event aimed to explore Christian and Muslim perspectives on serving the common good. Attendees, including […]
Why I volunteer
The magic of volunteering In my job I talk a lot about the ‘magic of teams’. The unknown factors that just make things work; the glue you can’t quite describe that brings a team together – one that on paper shouldn’t work but does. The chemistry, the collaboration, the trust, the belief in each other, […]
Tackling Knife Crime in London
The Ben Kinsella Trust tackles knife crime through education and campaigning. The charity was the recipient of one the 2023 Small Grants and here they tell us how they have used the money to help young people understand better about the dangers of carrying a weapon and how knife crime can be prevented in their […]