A gift that costs less than you’d think
For 700 years, Haberdashers have found ways to give something back — through their schools, their trades, their time, and, for many, through what they chose to leave behind. It’s a tradition built quietly, gift by gift, into the fabric of the Company. What’s less well known is that leaving a gift to a cause […]
Octopus Legacies: FAQ’s — Your free will, sorted
Your free will, sorted We’ve partnered with Octopus Legacy for the next three years so that every member can write — or update — their will completely free of charge. It’s a genuine member benefit, paid for by the Company, with absolutely no obligation attached. Below are the questions we get asked most. Is this […]
Investing in our ancient trade
My internship with Emily Carter London, made possible through the UKFT x Haberdashers’ Bursary, was an invaluable experience. It provided first-hand insight into running a successful textile brand, strengthened my creative and technical skills, and helped shape my future ambitions within the industry. After completing my MA in Textiles at the Royal College of Art, […]
Generous legacy gift to support future generations
The Haberdashers’ Foundation has received an extremely generous unrestricted legacy gift from the late Michael and Rosemary Gregory, recognising their longstanding affection for the Haberdashers’ Company and its charitable work. Michael Gregory was himself a proud member of the Company during his lifetime, and together with his wife Rosemary was a familiar and much-valued presence […]
Free will writing offer for members
Haberdashers have given something back to their wider community for the past 700 years. We hope you might join that history and give back something that will help build futures we will never see. Any time you sit in the Livery Hall, you are watched over by some of the giants of Haberdasher history: those […]
Why I give
Andrew Tarpey, member of the Livery shares his reasons for giving to support the Haberdashers’ Foundation. We all dream of winning the lottery. Boringly, the overwhelming reality is that instead of hoping for a windfall out of the blue, we should just make sensible, undramatic decisions and hold on for the long run. The same […]
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 […]