Liz Sidwell – the woman behind the schools
As Hatcham College marks 150 years and Haberdashers’ Academies Trust Southcelebrates its 20th anniversary, Dr ElizabethSidwell CBE — the woman who founded the federation — reflects on what it took. When Elizabeth Sidwell arrived at Hatcham in the early 1990s, there was a sit-in protest outside the gates. Hatcham had been designated a City Technology […]
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 […]
Ben’s Habs Aspire story: Transformative and motivational
When Ben signed up to Habs Aspire, he wasn’t quite sure what to expect. What he found was a mentor who helped turn a niche career ambition into a clear, confident plan for the future. Diving in with an open mind “When I first signed up to Aspire, I had no clue what to expect […]
Why Habs Aspire needs you: what our students are telling us
Baseline data from this year’s Habs Aspire mentees shows exactly where the gaps are – and exactly what a mentor can do to close them. Every student who joins Habs Aspire completes a baseline survey as part of their onboarding. It’s not a formality. The questions map directly onto our theory of change, and the […]
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 […]
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 […]