Finding Rhythms: Improving lives through music
Thanks to the generous support of the Haberdashers’ Benevolent Foundation, Finding Rhythms Studio has continued to provide a consistent, creative and trauma-informed space where young people affected by the criminal justice system can rebuild confidence, develop new skills and create positive futures. Over the past year, we supported 59 young people through our Peckham studio, […]
A very special contribution
The Company celebrates our students in a variety of ways, but last week we recognised the contribution of some very special young people: the Queen Elizabeth II Citizenship Awardees. Established in 2024, this award seeks to recognise the contribution of students who give back to their schools and wider community through the characteristics of the […]
Our ancient trade in the 21st century
Last week we celebrated the medieval history and heritage of the Company, with a very 21st century group of young people: our Fashion & Textiles scholars. At the annual Fashion & Textiles RoundTable we offered our scholars the chance to reflect, to be inspired and to network. They represent the history of the Company – […]
Building Futures, Changing Narratives
At Southside Young Leaders Academy (SYLA), we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of the barriers they face. Based in Southwark, SYLA supports boys aged 8–18 of Black African and Caribbean heritage to become confident leaders, changemakers, and positive role models in their communities. Thanks to the continued support of The […]
Folami fundraises for our charity partner, Hackney Playbus
Folami, member of the Freedom tells us about his experiences of running the Hackney Half for charity. On 17 May 2026, I embarked on my first ever half marathon for the Hackney Playbus – one of our many charity partners. The Hackney Half was an event I’d always heard great things about but never planned […]
Six young people. 13 Weeks. A chance to change direction
A little-known pocket of Haberdasher activity exists in Chertsey, Surrey, where one of our eight church patronages is. St Peter’s is a church in the heart of the town centre. It would be easy to assume there isn’t any need for the Company to support young people in and around Chertsey. But dig below the […]
Hackney Playbus’s transformative Volunteer Programme
The Haberdashers’ Company has been supporting Hackney Playbus since 2024, with a series of small grants (£5,000 each). For the past two years this has helped fund a vital staff post: the Volunteer Programme Coordinator. With the help of this funding, they have been able to sustain and develop a volunteering programme that is central […]
How a Habs grant unlocked £98,839 for Sports Fun 4 All
For Sports Fun 4 All, a grant from The Haberdashers’ Company didn’t just bring in money — it gave us the time to go and find more. The funding catch-22: April 2025 marked a significant moment for Sports Fun 4 All. We received our first ever piece of core funding — £5,000 from The Haberdashers’ Company […]
Charities RoundTable Spring 2026
The first of the 2026 Charities RoundTables met in April. This is our twice-yearly gathering of the charity founders and CEOs who lead our Small Grant charity partners. This is an impressive group of professionals of whom the Company is very proud. Working in relentless circumstances – funds are hard to come by, the need […]
Kemi becomes a Lady Mayor’s Apprentice
Kemi Ajose, a Cockpit scholar, has been selected as one of the Lady Mayoress’s Apprentices, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the textiles and fashion sector. The appointment follows a competitive nomination process and reflects both her individual achievement and her growing reputation as an emerging maker. The Lady Mayoress’s Apprenticeship scheme highlights exceptional […]