Special Initiatives
Alongside the open programme, Trust for London proactively develops special initiatives on particular issues where we want to make a more strategic impact and to influence the work of others. In some instances, we will commission an organisation to deliver a piece of work and in others we will invite applications from agencies working in the field we have decided to focus on.
These pages tell you about our current special initiatives. None of them is open for funding applications. If you would like to find out about opportunities for taking part in new special initiatives in future, please sign up for our E-Bulletin.
Fear and Fashion
A joint initiative of 5 funders, led by City Bridge Trust, to tackle young people carrying and using knives. Read more.
Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy
Piloting independent advocacy for people experiencing domestic violence in four different settings, including a hospital and a police station. A partnership with Henry Smith Charity. Read more
Latin American Community in London
Ground-breaking research into the size, profile and needs of this relatively new community in the capital. A partnership with Latin American Women's Rights Service. Read more
London Living Wage
A programme of work in partnership with London Citizens to strengthen the campaign for a Living Wage for workers in the capital. Read more.
London's Poverty Profile
Uniquely independent and comprehensive source of data and analysis on poverty and inequality in the capital. Read more.
Preventing Racist Violence
Piloting approaches to changing young people's attitudes and behaviour to reduce racially-motivated violence in two London boroughs. Read more.
Safeguarding Children's Rights
Community-based activity challenging child abuse linked to beliefs in spirit possession and witchcraft. Read more
Tackling Female Genital Mutilation
A new national programme to strengthen community-based prevention, in partnership with Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and Rosa, the UK's Women's Fund. Read more
Tackling Modern Day Slavery
Support for campaigning and service delivery addressing prostitution and people trafficking into and within the UK. Read more
Find out about past special initiatives