Taking a leap
Since the 14th century, the Haberdashers’ Company has endured as a symbol of craftsmanship, education, philanthropy and charity, an embodiment of the idea that success gains its true meaning when it serves others. To serve is in our motto for a reason, look no further than the grants, bursaries, scholarships, mentoring, fundraising and other excellent […]
United by Mentorship: How Football Fueled a Habs Aspire Success
Habs Aspire connects sixth form students with a mentor from a profession or sector they are interested in, for 1:1 mentoring across their two years of sixth form. The aims of the programme are: Equip sixth form students to make informed decisions about their future pathway whilst understanding that this path may change Improve their […]
Second School to join the Haberdashers’ family of Elstree Schools
From April 2026, St Martin’s School – an independent prep school in Northwood – joins Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools (Haberdashers’ Boys’ School and Haberdashers’ Girls’ School and Lochinver House School). Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools was proudly crowned Independent School of the Year 2025 for outstanding educational partnerships and overall Independent School of the Year 2025. These awards are not […]
Mentoring and the workplace: Extending the reach of Habs Aspire
Time, experience, and money: these are three ways we can give back, something I learnt from a lockdown talk on what Haberdasher members do to get involved with the ongoing work of the Company in our schools and charity spaces. Since then, I have been looking for different ways that I can give back through […]
Engaging the next generation of Haberdasher lawyers
Temi, is an Apprentice Haberdasher, as well as an alumna at Haberdashers’ Girls’ School Elstree, which she attended as Head Girl during the 2020–21 academic year. She is now a trainee solicitor, completing her first seat in commercial real estate. This Black History Month, she shares with us in her own words, why giving back […]
The Haberdashers’ Company signs the Armed Forces Covenant
On Tuesday 7 October 2025, the Master, Alderman Sir William Russell, signed the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation, ensuring that those who serve, or have served in the Armed Forces and their families are treated fairly. It recognises the […]
Master’s Challenge 2025 – Completed!
2025 was the inaugural Master’s Challenge. Last Saturday, in rain and shine, 11 brave Haberdashers, from Apprentices to Assistants, ran, climbed and crawled through 5km of mud and several extreme obstacles (including a rather nasty electrocution right at the end!) for the Master’s Challenge 2025 – Tough Mudder. Please sponsor them as generously as you […]
Breathing new life into Haberdashers’ Hall
The fourth Haberdashers’ Hall recently celebrated her 22nd birthday. Whilst this milestone is cause for celebration, it was clear, that she advances in year, she was also in need of a little tender loving care. The refurbishment of Haberdashers’ Hall has largely revolved around three interlinking projects. Replacement of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Plant. This […]
The Haberdasher – Issue 55
We are pleased to share the 55th edition of The Haberdasher magazine with you. It’s been a busy time, and we very much hope you enjoy reading about some of the activities that have been taking place. From HRH The Duke of Edinburgh officially celebrating 150 years of Haberdashers’ Elstree Girls, to a fascinating dive […]
The Haberdasher – Issue 55
We are delighted to publish the 55th edition of The Haberdasher magazine. It’s been a busy time, and we very much hope you enjoy reading about some of the activities that have been taking place. From HRH The Duke of Edinburgh officially celebrating 150 years of Haberdashers’ Elstree Girls, to a fascinating dive into the […]