Mentoring and the workplace: Extending the reach of Habs Aspire
Time, experience, and money: these are three ways we can give back, something I learnt from a lockdown talk on what Haberdasher members do to get involved with the ongoing work of the Company in our schools and charity spaces. Since then, I have been looking for different ways that I can give back through […]
Beyond the Grant: Building True Partnerships with Small Charities
In October we were proud to hold our third Charities Engagement Evening at Haberdashers’ Hall. We were joined by many of our awe inspiring charity partners, as well as Haberdasher volunteers and friends across the Livery for an enlightening evening of solidarity and support. Why £5,000 is just the beginning of meaningful collaboration “Rarely does […]
The Haberdashers’ Sports Festival 2025
Every year the Habs Sports Festival – part of the Haberdashers’ Advantage: Character programme – is a celebration of community and participation, and 2025 was no different. This year’s festival once again took place at the University of Wolverhampton and the Haberdashers’ Company would like to thank the University for its hospitality. The Sports Festival […]
Celebrations as Habs Elstree Schools recognised for two awards
Double congratulations are in order for Haberdashers’ Elstree Boys’ School and Haberdashers’ Elstree Girls’ School as both schools are recognised for not just one, but two prestigious awards. PATNERSHIPS RECOGNITION We are pleased to announce that Habs Elstree have been selected as a Finalist in the Independent School of the Year for Outstanding Educational Partnerships category. Habs […]
Engaging the next generation of Haberdasher lawyers
Temi, is an Apprentice Haberdasher, as well as an alumna at Haberdashers’ Girls’ School Elstree, which she attended as Head Girl during the 2020–21 academic year. She is now a trainee solicitor, completing her first seat in commercial real estate. This Black History Month, she shares with us in her own words, why giving back […]
The Haberdashers’ Company signs the Armed Forces Covenant
On Tuesday 7 October 2025, the Master, Alderman Sir William Russell, signed the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation, ensuring that those who serve, or have served in the Armed Forces and their families are treated fairly. It recognises the […]
Being a Mental Health Ambassador at Habs Abraham Darby
Being a mental health ambassador is one of the most meaningful roles I have taken on within my school community. Mental health is an important part of everyone’s life, and being able to play a role in supporting younger students, especially those in Year 7 and Year 8, gives me a strong sense of pride […]
Master’s Challenge 2025 – Completed!
2025 was the inaugural Master’s Challenge. Last Saturday, in rain and shine, 11 brave Haberdashers, from Apprentices to Assistants, ran, climbed and crawled through 5km of mud and several extreme obstacles (including a rather nasty electrocution right at the end!) for the Master’s Challenge 2025 – Tough Mudder. Please sponsor them as generously as you […]
Breathing new life into Haberdashers’ Hall
The fourth Haberdashers’ Hall recently celebrated her 22nd birthday. Whilst this milestone is cause for celebration, it was clear, that she advances in year, she was also in need of a little tender loving care. The refurbishment of Haberdashers’ Hall has largely revolved around three interlinking projects. Replacement of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Plant. This […]
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 […]