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
4 in 10 Londoners have incomes below what is required for what Londoners think is a socially acceptable standard of living @lborouniversity https://bit.ly/2UjIHLe pic.twitter.com/rAm3x2HgJV
6 Mar 2019New figures show that London has lost at least 100 youth centres since the 2011 riots @danhancox https://bit.ly/2JtUiq8
22 Mar 2019A new report from @LondonAssembly shows that the gap in the employment rate for those with a disability and those without has hardly moved in 30 years https://bit.ly/2HzEzUM
22 Mar 2019Our new report with @smith_institute revealed that 1.4 million people live in poverty in Outer London – 60% of London’s total. From housing to transport, read their policy recommendations for tackling the issue here https://bit.ly/2ul8BTC pic.twitter.com/pFexG1xWPj
22 Mar 2019In 2018 we worked with @Timewise_UK , @YWTrust and @trustforlondon to better understand the challenges in developing part time and flexible apprenticeships & explore models that will support greater access.
Read the full report: http://bit.ly/2UKTQoM https://twitter.com/trustforlondon/status/1108811514394361856 …