The Leathersellers

We're hiring for the position of Grants Operations and Data Officer at the Leathersellers' Foundation. Use your interpersonal and digital skills to help contribute towards our work with small and medium sized charities; in education, promoting social mobility from early years to student grants; and supporting the UK leather trade. More information and apply: https://lnkd.in/e_GvuWpR Michele Hallett - KMK Recruitment

The versatile and sustainable qualities of leather are helping talented craftspeople access, develop, and sustain careers in artisanal fashion. “It’s a material with endless possibilities and it’s incredibly rewarding to work with something so tangible and responsive. I love how it adapts to every touch and cut, and working with it feels like a dialogue.” Read the story: https://lnkd.in/eMqqFjDM Featuring Martina Spetlova; Rosa Fior and Steve Moss 🖋️ Tom Bottomley 📷 Paul Read

We're hiring for the position of Chief Financial Officer. The role sits at the core of the Leathersellers as we seek to fulfil our historic purpose as a platform for opportunity - driven by our charitable ambition and a responsibility to future generations. See the appointment brief below or learn more and apply via Saxton Bampfylde here: https://lnkd.in/efmwC4FJ Useful links: About us: https://lnkd.in/eHKQUahT Our strategy: https://lnkd.in/efhn4489 Our annual Review: https://lnkd.in/eFhaYzj3 Grant programmes: https://lnkd.in/eBKxEy9j #ChiefFinancialOfficer

“There’s something intrinsically powerful about using creative activities to support people in dealing with the traumatic things they’ve experienced." Learn how Leathersellers’ Foundation grantees Blue Cabin and Tender are using music, art and drama to address adverse childhood experiences and break cycles of trauma. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/eJ5uc_dU 🖋️ Sarah Myers 📷 Callum Toy Jenny Young #adversechildhoodexperiences #charity

Looking forward to working with Abbey England Ltd. on Phase 2 of the Surplus Leather Project - supporting a thriving and connected UK leather industry by distributing surplus leather to students on leather related courses. Learn more about the project and our education and tannery partners here: https://lnkd.in/eTRkbxKc

The surprising impact of Sixth Form Awards and how they are making a crucial, sometimes life-changing, difference to students. “Getting the Sixth Form Award [from the Leathersellers' Foundation] changed my life completely,” says Leyla Reveillon-Kessali, alumna of the Leathersellers' Federation of Schools and University of Cambridge, and now a member of the Leathersellers and governor at Prendergast School. “First, it was wonderful that people noticed my hard work. It helped me to cope and to look to the future whenever I was tempted to give up. Winning the award was also one of the factors that influenced my decision to go to university, seeing the interest the Leathersellers had in my academic journey and how many people were invested in my potential.” Read the story: https://lnkd.in/eWUaxNsh 🖋️ Fiona Thompson Writer 📷 Paul Read

In support of the UK leather trade we’ve launched four new training bursaries in partnership with Heritage Crafts, targeted at new and early-career craftspeople working with leather. Apply now for a bursary for any amount up to £4,000 which can cover or contribute towards the costs of: - Apprenticeship-style training with a craftsperson/people. - Attending a specialist training course (accredited or non-accredited). - Undertaking a self-directed programme of training with one or more craftspeople. - The cost of specialist tools or materials, books or study materials, or supporting travel and accommodation. More information and apply: https://lnkd.in/e7qGrUcd 📷 Paul Read #craft #bursaries #leather

We are now accepting applications to our Student Grants Programme for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Leathersellers’ Undergraduate Student Grants Programme aims to support undergraduate students who are care experienced, and/or are students of the Leathersellers' Federation of Schools’ or Colfe's School, whose circumstances may otherwise prevent them from achieving their goals. These grants aim to improve social mobility, relieve financial need where other support is not available, and enable students to have a positive impact on society in the future. More information and apply here: https://lnkd.in/esRQztEy We will be hosting a joint webinar with Become on Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 6pm to provide further information about support for people who are care-experienced at university – if you would like to attend the webinar please sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e4Tt2v4M 📷 Favour Ebohon - alumna of the Leathersellers' Federation of Schools and current grantee of the Student Grants Programme. Read more about her experience: https://lnkd.in/eC7KPW-g

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

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