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.
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
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
Young parents are more likely to be living in poverty and social exclusion in London than anywhere else in the UK. A new report from @4in10 and @PYL_London comes out this Friday, April 27th, exploring this issue. Book here to join the discussion: https://tinyurl.com/y95hlk6l
23 Apr 2018. @CityBridgeTrust launched their new grant programmes today. If you are interested in applying for funding, find out more here: https://www.citybridgetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/grant-making/ … #BridgingDivides
23 Apr 2018Public sector workers are facing larger debts due to a squeeze on living standards. This is especially true for emergency service workers. #CostOfLiving https://www.express.co.uk/finance/city/949692/finance-latest-personal-insolvency-public-sector-workers-debts …
23 Apr 2018Remember our helpline for undocumented migrants runs Mon, Tues, Thurs 10-1 020 7553 7470 and is completely free thanks to @trustforlondon . Please do donate if you can though, to assist our work on the hostile environment https://www.justgiving.com/jointcouncil-welfareofimmigrants/donate/?utm_source=website_cid224582&utm_medium=buttons&utm_content=jointcouncil-welfareofimmigrants&utm_campaign=donate_white … https://twitter.com/jessphillips/status/987639852819779585 …
21 Apr 2018The face of poverty in London has changed. Londoners experiencing poverty are likely to be: - In a working household - In Outer London - Renting from a private landlord. Housing costs, childcare costs, benefit cuts and low pay are all major factors. #poverty pic.twitter.com/AJX26jWpDR
22 Apr 2018