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 […]
My journey from student to teacher
MEMBER NEWS My journey with Haberdashers has been one of growth, inspiration and opportunity. As a student I was able to be part of a school community that was incredibly supportive and motivating. I received countless opportunities and the support I received from my teachers inspired me to become one myself. My teachers went above […]
Robert Hughes-Penney and Keith Bottomley elected Sheriffs
CITY NEWS Robert Hughes-Penney (Haberdasher), and Keith Bottomley CC have been elected at Guildhall’s Common Hall to serve as the next Sheriffs of the City of London. They will take office on 26 September and hold the position for one year. The Sheriffs’ duties include supporting the Lord Mayor in their civic duties and serving […]
Update on the Curriculum and Assessment Review
Last year we shared with members the Haberdashers’ submission to the DfE’s Curriculum and Assessment review – a collaborative piece of writing which reflected the views of our family of schools and members of the Company. In March an Interim Report was published on the review. We find some important pieces of alignment but limited […]
Going further
MEMBER 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. Haberdasher members volunteer their time, energy and expertise to support our direct programmes with schools, as well as through supporting our charity partners. Time […]
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 […]
The Education Lecture 2025
COMPANY NEWS On 1 May our annual Education Lecture was held at Haberdashers’ Hall. Our annual Education Lecture is now part of the Haberdashers’ Advantage Working Together programme. The lecture is attended by our members, guests, school leaders and governors. The title of this year’s lecture is ‘Geopolitics, Education & Resilience: Building Stronger Societies in […]
Shrieval Election Address: Alderman Robert Hughes-Penney 2025
COMPANY NEWS Standing for Election as Sheriff of the City of London On 24 June, I’ll be standing, uncontested, at Common Hall for election as one of the Sheriffs of the City of London. I look forward to supporting the Lord Mayor as part of the civic team and working closely with my fellow Sheriff—championing […]
Habs Mountain Goats Win Snow Camp Triathlon
Summary sentence: News from the Slopes. On the 24–27 January 2024, team Snow Camp were back for the annual Inter-Livery Ski Championships, as the official charity partner for this fantastic event. In recent times, the word GOAT has taken on a new meaning as ‘Greatest Of All Time’, and with this in mind the Haberdashers’ Mountain […]
Cricket Review 2024
Haberdashers’ Cricket XI: Season Review 2024 In many ways, 2024 was another landmark year for Haberdashers’ Cricket. Building on the incredible momentum from 2023, the fixture list expanded to five matches, reflecting the growing player base, camaraderie both on and off the field, and the friendships formed through a shared love of cricket. It was […]