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 2019Traineeships and apprenticeships can be fantastic routes into skilled work. But for too many single parents, the barriers of low pay and a lack of childcare can make them difficult to access @Gingerbread https://bit.ly/2HCL5cx pic.twitter.com/pEYCuvVveC
21 Mar 2019The new report from @WeAreBrightBlue recommends that Universal Credit claimants are offered a one-off upfront ‘helping hand’ payment to alleviate the impact of the current five week waiting period https://bit.ly/2F969oa
20 Mar 2019"Every one of our campaigns is driven by our community, written by people who are directly experiencing these problems & setting the strategy to win change themselves." Great insight on some of the early wins from @organisehq Good to see #workervoice supported by @trustforlondon https://twitter.com/trustforlondon/status/1106624855305146371 …
19 Mar 2019Universal Credit should simplify the welfare system. But evidence suggests that too many claimants are struggling. We funded new research from @WeAreBrightBlue on how the system can be improved for everyone https://bit.ly/2F969oa
19 Mar 2019