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 […]
Affordable artists’ studios in London
SET Hosier Lane covers 3,000 square ft of workspace provided in the Haberdashers’ offices, one of the City’s livery companies. It opened in December 2024 and is currently priced as some of most affordable artists’ studios in London. The Haberdashers’ Company will be converting the old office site at 25 Hosier Lane. In the meantime, […]
The inaugural Master’s Challenge
COMPANY NEWS 12 daring Haberdashers take on Tough Mudder 2025! I am hugely excited to be launching the very first Master’s Challenge – an annual event to raise much needed funds for the important work of the Haberdashers’ Foundation. Many of you already give regularly, through Habs 1448, to the Haberdashers’ Foundation. Our Foundation helps […]
An evening of ‘Connection’
COMPANY NEWS Last month we held our annual Young Haberdashers’ and Scholars’ Networking Reception at Haberdashers’ Hall. This year’s theme was ‘connection’ with two young members, Joe Sullivan (Haberdashers’ Adams Alumnus) and Temi Erinle (Haberdashers’ Elstree Girls Alumna) sharing their thoughts on this with our guests. The event is an example of the breadth and […]