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
Self-employment is on the rise across London and the UK, but in some sectors up to 59% of these workers are paid below the #LivingWage . Strategies to boost self-employed workers’ voices could help them negotiate higher rates of pay @SMFthinktank http://bit.ly/2U2fdBo
23 Feb 2019“Work is now entrenching poverty for many, many people in one of the richest cities in the world…” @PeabodyLDN Chief Executive on the challenges of tackling in-work poverty http://bit.ly/2NkSIFj
23 Feb 2019A lack of flexible, part-time work and low-pay is a key factor in locking families into poverty. The @LCPAlliance is calling on London’s local authorities to offer flexible work and pay the #LondonLivingWage to help ease the pressure on London’s families http://bit.ly/2TGSuec
22 Feb 2019We funded research by @resfoundation which showed that London’s productivity has fallen by 1% over the last decade, while it grew by 1.5% across the UK http://bit.ly/2RrBIxr
22 Feb 2019Once housing costs are accounted for, poverty in London is six percentage points higher than in the rest of England. That’s why we’re working with @genrentuk and @CitizensUK to make a decent affordable home a reality for every Londoner http://bit.ly/2sjNQ9Q
22 Feb 2019