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
People who are experiencing problems in the private rented sector must be empowered to speak out about the issues affecting them. We fund a variety of projects which help tenants to make their voices heard http://bit.ly/2CG8Xrs
24 Jan 2019Applications are still open to deliver an evaluation of our Strengthening Voices, Realising Rights initiative. Deadline 8 February. Full details here http://bit.ly/2AQNigm
23 Jan 2019It's good news that rents in the capital are falling, but new figures show that the average Londoner spends 41% of their wage on rent. We need to see more genuinely affordable, good quality homes for London http://bit.ly/2COQwBl
23 Jan 2019Use London's Poverty Profile? Then shape its future. Take our survey to help us build a new LPP that provides a richer picture on poverty and inequality in London http://bit.ly/2FRlrQy
23 Jan 2019We’ve issued an invitation to tender for delivery of our pioneering London's Poverty Profile. Deadline for proposals 18 Feb http://bit.ly/2M6KO1C
23 Jan 2019