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
Collaboration is key to supporting people in temporary accommodation. Listen to @ChristaMaciver talk about the @justlifeuk study into temporary accommodation boards in London, and read her blog here. https://www.trustforlondon.org.uk/news/different-way-working-temporary-accommodation-boards-london/ … pic.twitter.com/Y23fDpntIv
13 Jul 2018Congratulations to @CamHouse1889 for being shortlisted for the London homelessness awards. We are glad to be funding their safer renting project, which helps to protect the victims of rogue landlords. #charitytuesday https://lhf.org.uk/news/press-release-shortlist-for-london-homelessness-awards-announced/ …
17 Jul 2018Almost 50% of people living in social housing say they feel like second class citizens with their concerns over safety and their complaints ignored. This is why empowering tenant voice is so important, and why fund projects which seek to do this. https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2018-07-16/wheres-home-the-ghost-estate/ …
17 Jul 2018A transgender woman who worked as a van driver in the gig economy is bringing a discrimination claim against courier company Gnewt Cargo. Hayley's case is thought to be the first to test LGBT+ rights and discrimination in the gig economy. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44847564 …
17 Jul 2018. @ChildhoodTrust and the UN Society at LSE are organising a London Child Poverty Summit, in response to the increasing child poverty in the capital. Find out more here and retweet to spread the word. #childpoverty #charitytuesday http://www.childhoodtrust.org.uk/london-child-poverty-summit …
17 Jul 2018