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 […]
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 […]
Meet the team behind Seasoned
At Seasoned, we believe unforgettable events are built around exceptional food, seamless delivery and the people behind the experience. As a proudly B Corp-certified catering and events company, sustainability, collaboration, and creativity are at the heart of everything we do. From large-scale corporate events and conferences to weddings, receptions and private celebrations, our team works […]
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 […]
What does it mean to be a Haberdasher?
What does it mean to be a Haberdasher and what is it like being an Apprentice Haberdasher? We asked some of our members the answers to these two questions. Watch their responses below. .st0 { fill: #fff; } Play Video .st0 { fill: #fff; } Play Video
Aske Accounts 2025
Find here the Aske Charity accounts for 2025. The object of The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Charity (“the Charity”) is ‘to promote in Greater London and the neighbourhood thereof the education, including social and physical training, of boys and girls and in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing to conduct and maintain schools […]
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 […]
The civic roles of schools and trusts
On 4 June 2026, school leaders, governors, trustees and practitioners from across the Haberdashers’ family gathered at Haberdashers’ Hall in West Smithfield for the annual Education Symposium. This year’s theme — The Civic Role of Schools and Trusts — posed a question that ran through the whole day: what do schools owe their communities, and what does it […]
Introducing 25 Hosier Lane
Farebrother are delighted to list 25 Hosier Lane – a new commercially rentable office space in the City of London. 25 Hosier Lane is a commercial property owned by the Haberdashers’ Company, currently undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment to deliver high-quality office accommodation in London’s Smithfield area. The building offers approximately 18,000 sq ft of space, […]