The Haberdasher – Issue 57
We are pleased to share the 57th edition of The Haberdasher magazine with you. It’s been a busy time, and we hope you enjoy reading about some of the activities that have been taking place across the Company and beyond. From the launch of 25 Hosier Lane, to welcoming two new members of staff to […]
The Haberdashers’ Company and the Haberdasher family of schools
Did you know a 700-year-old City of London guild educates 12,000 young people today? The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers’ began in the 1300s as a trade association for merchants dealing in silk, velvet, and hats. Today, it’s the driving force behind a family of schools spanning independent and state sectors across England and Wales — […]
Mentorship That Matters: Abdul’s Habs Aspire Story
Abdul didn’t come to Habs Aspire with a plan. He came, by his own admission, because he was bored of the same old routine and wanted something more. But even he wasn’t quite sure what he’d signed up for. Speaking at Haberdashers’ Hall as part of a Habs Aspire celebration, Abdul reflected on his first […]
Equipping young people for a changing world of work
Now more than ever, young people need support from professionals like you. The subject of the 2025 Haberdashers’ Futures Careers Conference was ‘Careers for 2030’, intentionally chosen to respond to the changing nature of the world of work and to support students to be adequately prepared. The need for this was proven by students who […]
A gift that costs less than you’d think
For 700 years, Haberdashers have found ways to give something back — through their schools, their trades, their time, and, for many, through what they chose to leave behind. It’s a tradition built quietly, gift by gift, into the fabric of the Company. What’s less well known is that leaving a gift to a cause […]
Octopus Legacies: FAQ’s — Your free will, sorted
Your free will, sorted We’ve partnered with Octopus Legacy for the next three years so that every member can write — or update — their will completely free of charge. It’s a genuine member benefit, paid for by the Company, with absolutely no obligation attached. Below are the questions we get asked most. Is this […]
What do schools owe their communities?
Teachers are ranked among the five most trusted professionals in Britain at 85 per cent – against politicians at 9 per cent. In a fractured civic landscape, schools are among the last institutions communities still genuinely trust. On 4 June, over a hundred governors, staff and Haberdasher members gathered in West Smithfield to spend a […]
Investing in our ancient trade
My internship with Emily Carter London, made possible through the UKFT x Haberdashers’ Bursary, was an invaluable experience. It provided first-hand insight into running a successful textile brand, strengthened my creative and technical skills, and helped shape my future ambitions within the industry. After completing my MA in Textiles at the Royal College of Art, […]
Generous legacy gift to support future generations
The Haberdashers’ Foundation has received an extremely generous unrestricted legacy gift from the late Michael and Rosemary Gregory, recognising their longstanding affection for the Haberdashers’ Company and its charitable work. Michael Gregory was himself a proud member of the Company during his lifetime, and together with his wife Rosemary was a familiar and much-valued presence […]
Free will writing offer for members
Haberdashers have given something back to their wider community for the past 700 years. We hope you might join that history and give back something that will help build futures we will never see. Any time you sit in the Livery Hall, you are watched over by some of the giants of Haberdasher history: those […]