Creating a fairer London

We work to tackle poverty and inequality in London. We support organisations through grant-making and social investment, fund independent research, and provide knowledge and expertise on London’s social issues.

Good homes & neighbourhoods

Funding for advocacy work on housing issues and housing legal advice at a specialist level.
Better work

Progression routes out of low-paid work; specialist employment legal advice; advocacy on employment issues and capacity-building.
Decent living standards

Advocacy on welfare reform, the cost of living, and public attitudes to poverty. Representation and strategic legal action in social welfare law.
Shared wealth

Advocacy work on understanding and reducing income and wealth inequality in London.
Pathways to settlement

Specialist immigration legal advice and advocacy work on the immigration system and pathways to citizenship.
Stronger voices

Funding for second-tier and specialist organisations to help other organisations develop their skills.
Connected communities

Grants for smaller groups with an annual income under £300,000. Funding is available for strengthening voice and advice work.

Latest news

Opinion | 17 May 2022

Meet the intern: Torr Robinson

News | 16 May 2022

New steering group launched to focus on making London a living wage city

News | 11 May 2022

Trust for London and City Bridge Trust launch new Racial Justice Fund

Opinion | 11 May 2022

No Racial Justice Without Economic Justice

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Latest publications

Publication | 11 May 2022

Poverty in London, before and during the Covid-19 pandemic

Publication | 27 Apr 2022

Destroying, hopes, dreams, and lives: How the UK visa application costs and process impact migrants’ lives

Publication | 31 Mar 2022

Banking on Property - what is driving the housing affordability crisis and how to solve it

Publication | 29 Mar 2022

London Child Poverty Alliance - manifesto for a child poverty free London

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Learn about our latest initiatives

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Led by Experts by Experience

The Commission on Social Security

The Commission on Social Security is a ground-breaking project, led by Experts-by-Experience, making proposals for a better social security system. They've recently launched their White Paper style document.

Disability Rights

Strengthening Voices, Realising Rights

Our Strengthening Voices, Realising Right initiative is designed to bolster the capacity of Deaf & Disabled People's organisations (DPPOs) to protect, promote and advance Deaf and Disabled Londoners' rights.

Data & insight

London's Poverty Profile

London’s Poverty Profile provides evidence on and insight into poverty and inequality in London. It shines a light on these issues to prompt action from local and national government, the third sector, faith groups, practitioners, experts, businesses, the public and indeed anyone who cares about making London a fairer city to live in.

Explore London's Poverty Profile

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