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 […]
A front row seat the Jimmy Choo Academy Fashion show
EDUCATION NEWS In a whirlwind day of couture, creativity and career inspiration, Haberdashers’ Monmouth, Haberdashers’ Elstree Boys, Haberdashers’ Elstree Girls and Haberdashers’ Borough Academy students experienced the fashion industry like never before at the prestigious Jimmy Choo Academy (JCA) Fashion Show held at Haberdashers’ Hall back in June. In a whirlwind day of couture, creativity and career inspiration, Haberdashers’ Monmouth, Haberdashers’ […]
A lesson in resilience: Habs Athletics Tournament 2025
Even some rather wet and soggy weather fit for an English summer didn’t stop our brave competitors from giving it their all. We were delighted to return to Oxford for the 7th edition of the Haberdashers’ Athletics Tournament this year. Students from Year 7 to Year 10 gave us all a lesson in staying strong […]
Habs Girls welcomes HRH The Duke of Edinburgh for anniversary
EDUCATION NEWS On Wednesday 4 June, we welcomed His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh KG, KT, GCVO, to officially commemorate the School’s 150th anniversary and officially open the Edinburgh Rehearsal Room. His Royal Highness’ visit celebrated the School’s milestone and highlighted its commitment to offering outstanding educational and partnership opportunities and the strong emphasis […]
New School to join the Haberdashers’ family
EDUCATION NEWS Lochinver House School to merge with Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools. From September 2025, Lochinver House School – an independent prep school in Potters Bar will join Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools (Haberdashers’ Boys’ School and Haberdashers’ Girls’ School). Why merge? Our schools are in strong positions, and the merger between Lochinver House and Haberdashers’ is a […]
The earliest origins of the Haberdashers
HABERDASHERS’ HISTORY The origins of the Company occurred in the very early 14th Century when they are to be found as traders in small wares and caps operating under membership of the Worshipful Company of Mercers. They had transitioned from a fraternity to be a company by that time, finally sealed by a Charter of […]
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 […]
Passing it forward: My Journey with Lewisham Youth Theatre
Philanthropy 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. I still remember my own teenage years at Haberdashers’ Hatcham College (more years ago than I care to admit), wishing I had more confidence, struggling to […]
The 2024/25 Haberdashers’ London College of Fashion Scholarship
PHILANTHROPY NEWS The Haberdashers’ Company awards grants to the value of £70,000 each year to those pursing a career in our ancient trade of ‘haberdashery’. Today’s industries of fashion and textiles can trace their lineage back to many of the original trades of the ancient Livery Companies who once presided over them. The Haberdashers’ Company […]
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 […]