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Mayoral manifesto calls for more action to tackle child poverty

A coalition of charities are calling for action from the next Mayor to make London more family friendly and to tackle child poverty. The manifesto has 15 key challenges for candidates and has been endorsed by Trust for London, 4in10,...
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Nominations for campaigning awards open

The Sheila McKechnie Foundation has opened nominations for its annual campaigning awards. There are five categories individuals can apply under. The Trust sponsors the London Social Justice award, which is specifically for campaigners tackling poverty and inequality in the capital....
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New research into the Governance and Financial Management of endowed charitable foundations

A new report into the governance and financial management of endowed charitable foundations - charities that fund their activities mostly from investments - finds that foundations are thinking independently and creatively in today's tough climate, but suggests that tackling common...
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Kristy Bamu case - More needs to be done to prevent child abuse linked to accusations of witchcraft and spirit possession

Trust for London statement on Kristy Bamu case This is a horrific case. The perpetrators have been brought to justice but more needs to be done to prevent child abuse linked to accusations of witchcraft and spirit possession. Although incidents...
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Professor Sylvia Walby reports on the impact of cuts on violence against women services

A report by leading academic Professor Sylvia Walby, UNESCO Chair in Gender Research, and Jude Towers at Lancaster University, raises concern about the implications of public expenditure reductions for the provision of local violence against women services. This report, commissioned...
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London Advice Watch reveals strong support for free advice

The vast majority of Londoners (88%) believe that legal advice should be free for everyone earning on or below the national median income of £25,000, according to London Advice Watch a new report from Legal Action Group (LAG) and Trust...
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British Future - new identity, integration, migration and opportunity think tank launches

British Future is a new independent organisation seeking to involve people in an open conversation, which addresses people's hopes and fears about identity and integration, migration and opportunity, so that we feel confident about Britain's future. Established with the support...
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