The Leathersellers

The Leathersellers' targets to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Nicholas Tusting, Master (Chair) of the Leathersellers said: “Our commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative speaks to the importance of our roles as stewards. From our membership to our historical and cultural assets there is an expectation that we must pass on a better organisation – an ambition we have endeavoured to achieve from our home in the City of London for 600 years. Our net-zero targets recognise that environmental security is a significant factor in the accomplishment of our long-term objectives and helps us plan, sustainably, for the future.” Read more about our targets and what steps we have already taken to reduce our carbon emissions: https://lnkd.in/gEpM9zhC #netzero #cityoflondon

An important report by Pro Bono Economics for MumsAid, one of our current grantees working to prevent and tackle the consequences of Adverse Childhood Experiences, reveals the value and effectiveness of their counselling services for new and expectant mothers. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/emDfC2tE #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #MaternalMentalHealth

Earth-minded: How UK leather pioneers are setting global standards in sustainability Leather remains prevalent in our everyday lives; a material tradition, rooted in an understanding of nature and natural processes that humanity has kept up for thousands of years. This legacy is now informing a modern discourse, with different challenges and opportunities arising as part of the climate crisis. As resources like leather are put under the microscope, its place as a sustainable material is being championed by UK companies, brands, and individuals for the benefit of a global industry. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/eKZjTDHd Featuring: Dr Warren Bowden of Scottish Leather Group; Deborah Taylor, PQCI, ASLTC; Debbie Burton - Leather Naturally, Leather Working Group; Dame Anya Hindmarch ✒️ Zoe Suen 📷 Anya Hindmarch, Return to Nature Tote #leather #sustainability Mike Redwood

The power of music to transform young lives. Read our latest long read about social mobility and how music helps raise aspirations and increase confidence: https://lnkd.in/ec258yP6 "The performance had a huge impact on the children emotionally, socially and academically. They were so proud of themselves. Several children told me it was the best day of their life. It also had a knock-on effect on their academic life. If you have experiences, you have memories, vocabulary, language, visuals and imagery. That’s everything you need to be a good writer." With thanks to Prendergast Vale School; Ed Coogan; and Manor Oak School ✒️ Fiona Thompson Writer 📷 Paul Read and Jayne Lloyd Paula Ledger

Congratulations to Preethi Kosanam, winner of the inaugural Young Leatherworker of the Year Award. Great to be collaborating with and supporting the work of Heritage Crafts.

Could you work with Blue Cabin as a care experienced consultant? If you’re 18 or over, and have experience of the care system, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about our new care experienced consultant roles here: https://lnkd.in/erQfx4bM #CEP #charityjobs

How Leathersellers’ Student Grants are helping people to pursue their passions at university and set their course for the future. “Doing a degree in Midwifery is full-time,” says Khadija isack, who has just finished her studies at Kingston University London. “You have to work twelve-and-a-half-hour shifts, nights and weekends, and sometimes you’re on call too. It’s almost impossible to take care of your academic work and take on a part-time job as well.” “Thanks to the Student Grant from the Leathersellers’ Foundation, I was able to love my degree and give it my all without having to worry about additional financial pressures. It was absolutely incredible to have that support throughout my degree. To be honest, I’m not sure what I’d have done without it.” With thanks to the Jack Petchey Foundation who have contributed £15,000 to the Student Grants Programme, to be spent over three years, helping to support the ambitions of young people. For the coming year, five students have the status of being joint Leathersellers’ Foundation and Jack Petchey Foundation Scholarship awardees, including Khadija, pictured here. Read the article from this year's annual Review: https://lnkd.in/eC7KPW-g ✒️ Fiona Thompson Writer 📷 Paul Read #studentgrants

Our 2023-2024 annual Review is now available: https://lnkd.in/eFhaYzj3 Thank you to all grantees and contributors for their time and expertise, helping us to tell stories about our work enabling individuals and communities; fostering opportunity through education; and supporting the UK leather trade. Feature stories this year focus on: Our charity partners who are helping to mitigate and tackle the consequences of Adverse Childhood Experiences using the arts and physical activity, with: Blue Cabin; Jenny Young; Tender; Football Beyond Borders; Jasper Kain; Jack Reynolds; Football Journeys; Carlos Salvador Joao; Solidarity Sports; January Jones. Our partner schools in south-east London, Colfe's School and Leathersellers' Federation of Schools, looking at improving social mobility with St Catherine's College, Oxford and the surprising impact of recognising the achievements of students in Sixth Form, respectively. And how four of our student grants recipients are using their grants to help them pursue their passions at university and set their course for the future with Khadija isack, Priscilla Mitange, Favour Ebohon. Our talented grantees working with leather and the UK based pioneers helping to secure its position as one of the world's most versatile and sustainable materials - Scottish Leather Group, Dr Warren Bowden, Dame Anya Hindmarch, Deborah Taylor, PQCI, ASLTC, Sustainable Leather Foundation, Debbie Burton, Leather Naturally, Leather Working Group, Rosa Fior, Joyce Addai-Davis (cover), Arjya Bhattacharya. - Plus read more about the extraordinary life of Sir Kenneth Olisa, who was made an honorary member earlier this year, as well as the Company's heritage, including historic connections to J R R Tolkien, following the 50th anniversary of his death. Sarah Myers; Fiona Thompson Writer; Elisa Anniss; Zoe Suen; Liz Lightfoot #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #Leather #Education

The Surplus Leather Project – working to support a thriving and connected UK leather industry. With thanks to our wholesale partner, Abbey England Ltd., the Surplus Leather Project works with tanneries to donate leather to education partners across the UK, giving students the opportunity to work with the material and develop skills. Nicholas Tusting, Master (Chair) of the Leathersellers said: "We’re proud to be working closely with Abbey England to deliver the Surplus Leather Project, which we are now expanding following a successful pilot phase where surplus material was donated by three tannery partners and re-packaged to provide a range of leathers to six higher education partners across the UK. Its success has meant the Leathersellers’ Foundation has committed additional funding over the course of the next year. This will enable more education partners to offer design and making students the opportunity to learn skills associated with leathercraft, and to discover more about leather as a sustainable and versatile material.” Thanks to tannery partners Scottish Leather Group; Charles F Stead & Co Ltd; Waltham Tannery; Sedgwick; and GH Leathers. And education partners Birmingham City University; Central Saint Martins University of The Arts London; De Montfort University; London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London; Royal College of Art; University of Northampton; and the University of South Wales. Learn more about the project and how to get involved: https://lnkd.in/eTRkbxKc #Leather #LeatherEducation

In collaboration with Better Purpose, the Leathersellers’ Foundation has published a high-level evaluation of its Sixth Form Scholarships and Student Grant Programmes to determine their impact on social mobility. With thanks to Better Purpose, Colfe's School, and the incredible students we support. The report has revealed that our funding is: ·     Enabling access to different educational opportunities. ·     Enabling students to make the most of their time at university by building social capital through joining clubs or associations, volunteering, and studying rather than working to support themselves. ·     Broadening horizons – students and alumni who responded suggested the support led them to new educational or career pathways that they weren’t previously aware of, including through meeting others via our networking events and programmes. ·     Improving self-confidence and well-being. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e3XwvtwJ #socialmobility #education #studentgrants