Haberdashers’ Character: Year 12 Leadership Conference 2025
Annual event for Habs Sixth Formers is opened by inspirational speaker and member of the Haberdashers’ Company. On 12 May we welcomed over 90 student leader representatives to Haberdashers’ Hall, kicking off the annual student leadership conference, part of Haberdashers’ Advantage Character. The evening began with networking tips and challenges from Simon Lough (Member of […]
Habs Elstree raise £190,000 to help students in financial need
Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools raised £190,000 during their 36-hour annual giving day in April. The aim was to raise funds for the bursary and hardship schemes, which provide funding support to young people within the local community who would thrive at Haberdashers’ but may be denied the opportunity due to financial barriers. This year’s Haberdashers’ Giving […]
New school to join the Haberdashers’ family of schools
From September 2025, Lochinver House will join the Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools family. The merger between Lochinver House School and Haberdashers’ brings together schools with strong traditions, a shared ethos and purpose, and a shared commitment to excellence in education. Our schools believe in an all-round education that is exciting, intellectually challenging and fun, nurturing and inspiring every […]
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 […]
Shrieval Election Address: Alderman Robert Hughes-Penney 2025
COMPANY NEWS Standing for Election as Sheriff of the City of London On 24 June, I’ll be standing, uncontested, at Common Hall for election as one of the Sheriffs of the City of London. I look forward to supporting the Lord Mayor as part of the civic team and working closely with my fellow Sheriff—championing […]
HATS Youth Conference 2025
EDUCATION NEWS Youth Conference – What Belonging Means to Us Students from across the Trust unite for their Annual Youth Conference to explore the theme of Belonging. This event was support by Haberdasher members who volunteered their time and skillset to support the event. On Thursday 24 April, 400 students from all nine Haberdashers’ Academies […]
Sir Ralf / Rafe Sadler / Sadleir (1507 – 1587)
Company members may be intrigued to know that our current Director of Finance, Mr Hugh SADLEIR is a direct descendant of Ralph/Rafe Sadler/Sadleir of Tudor history. Anyone who has watched Wolf Hall or read the original books by Hilary Mantel will be familiar with the character of Ralf/Rafe as the loyal sidekick of Thomas Cromwell. […]
Haberdashers Futures: The legal profession
Haberdashers’ Futures: Law Part of the Haberdashers’ Advantage: Futures programme, in collaboration with the Old Bailey, this event connects Haberdasher students with legal professionals and gives them the opportunity to be immersed in a real court room. Thanks to the generous support of HRH Judge Rebecca Trowler KC and HRH Judge Anuja Dhir KC, this […]