Funding
There are many ways poverty and inequality can be addressed and there is no silver bullet. A variety of approaches are needed on a number of issues.
At the Trust we do not have enough resources to support all the work that is needed to make London fairer. In developing our funding strategy, we have reflected on what the key drivers of poverty and inequality are and considered where we can best make a difference. We have reviewed what others are doing, consulted widely and as far as possible have taken account of significant issues such as Brexit and changes to the economy.
You can explore our current grant funding programmes below and find out how to apply for a grant here.
You may also be interested in social investment opportunities.
We have seven funding programmes:
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
Small grants for small groups with an annual income under £100,000. Funding for campaigning, advice and community activities in isolated areas.
From our Twitter
@trustforlondon
New figures show that 1 in 5 (20%) of jobs in #London are now low-paid, the highest proportion ever recorded. We need more employers to pay the Real #LivingWage @LivingWageUK https://www.trustforlondon.org.uk/data/low-paid-jobs-london-over-time/ …
13 Nov 2018With correct link this time: https://www.trustforlondon.org.uk/data/low-paid-londoners-over-time/ …
13 Nov 2018*NEW* 20% of jobs in #London are now low-paid, the highest proportion ever recorded. We need more employers to pay the Real #LivingWage https://www.trustforlondon.org.uk/data/low-paid-jobs-london-over-time/ … pic.twitter.com/qVg1h62lPM
13 Nov 2018*NEW* Number of low-paid Londoners increased in 2018 to highest number ever recorded (760,000). We need more employers signing up to pay the Real #LivingWage @LivingWageUK https://www.trustforlondon.org.uk/data/low-paid-londoners-over-time/https://www.trustforlondon.org.uk/data/low-paid-londoners-over-time/ …
13 Nov 2018