A tantalising glimpse of university life
Haberdashers’ Monmouth student, Emily, received Thomas Arno funds in January 2025 to attend a short Interior Design Portfolio course for 15 – 17-year-olds at Nottingham Trent University. Emily tells us in her own words how much the grant funding meant to her in considering a future career in Interior Design. “The experience was truly invaluable. Over the […]
The Tapestry of Black Britons
History, once written solely by the victors, is being rewoven through Tapestry of Black Britons, reclaiming space for the stories that have always been here. The tapestry is both literal and metaphorical—celebrating the interconnectedness of British history and asserting that it is incomplete without recognising the deep and enduring contributions of people of African descent. […]
From classroom to ocean
Rebecca had always had a keen interest in the ocean, inspired by her Biology teacher at Haberdashers’ Monmouth. During Biology A level, she and her fellow students learnt about aquatic life and the importance of sea plants on the environment. Thanks to a grant from the Thomas Arno fund, she was able to extend her […]
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 […]
Time travellers
My aspiration to become a palaeontologist has taken a significant step forward, thanks to substantial support from the Thomas Arno Fund. This fund, and the generosity of the Haberdashers’ Company, enabled me to attend a fossil preparation programme at Fort Hays State University’s Sternberg Museum of Natural History in Kansas, USA. This museum is a […]
Work Experience at the Old Bailey
From the 28 July to the 1st August, Esme and I completed work experience at the Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court) in London, where we shadowed Her Honour Judge Anuja Dhir KC. Saying it was an honour to sit with such an excellent judge is an understatement. I learnt invaluable lessons, but at first, I […]
Anne and Phil take over the reins in Chertsey
To many members of the Haberdashers’ Company, it is a little-known fact that the Company is patron of eight Church of England churches, spread across England from Cheshire to Surrey. These churches became associated with the Company through various means, including the bequests of past Haberdashers.St Peter’s, Chertsey, was one of three church patronages purchased […]
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 […]
Haberdashers’ Company becomes credited Living Wage Employer
The Haberdashers’ Company is now an accredited Living Wage Employer. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. It is calculated each year and is announced by the Living Wage Foundation […]
To leave the world – and the Haberdasher family – a bit better
PHILANTHROPY Affecting change through a gift in your Will ‘To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived – that is to have succeeded’. Your giving to the Haberdashers’ Foundation can […]