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 […]
Jackpot: Meaningful milestones
Jackpot! That feeling when you hit a milestone and achieve something impactful? The Haberdashers’ Company had that experience this week, when it hit a very significant ‘jackpot’. The 265th member of the Company to set up a regular gift to the Haberdashers’ Foundation tipped us over into raising an impressive £100,000 each year. This is […]
Free will month: March 2026
The Haberdashers’ Company had teamed up with Octopus Legacy to offer members a free will We all know we need to get round to writing our will. But life is busy and it slips down our to-do list. So, we’ve come up with a novel way to help you give that won’t cost you anything today. […]
The Haberdasher – Issue 56
We are pleased to share the 56th edition of The Haberdasher magazine with you. It’s been a busy time, and we hope you enjoy reading about some of the activities that have been taking place across the Company and beyond. From the refurbishment of Haberdashers’ Hall, to an update on how the inaugural Master’s Challenge […]
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 […]