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.
Please note that we do not fund individuals.
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
The new @fawcettsociety Sex & Power Index finds that women are still vastly underrepresented in positions of power. They're calling on the gov to improve the gender #PayGap by requiring companies to publish action plans & introduce reporting by ethnicity http://bit.ly/2tI0gwn
23 Jan 2020If you're a charity that supports women and girls, you have until Fri 24 Jan to apply to @Media_Trust Women's Voices event. Gain free communications advice from media and creative industry pros at this event celebrating International Women’s Day. https://bit.ly/2QRfk3T
20 Jan 2020Why does it cost people on low incomes more to borrow money on credit, or heat their home? @CarlPackman from our grantee @FairByDesign explains the #PovertyPremium on the latest episode of @SmartMoneyPPL ‘Money Bites’ podcast. You can listen here: http://bit.ly/FBDpodcast pic.twitter.com/EHbUsnal6f
23 Jan 2020"In the UK wealth inequality is twice as bad as income inequality"- interesting piece in @Independent from @robertnpalmer , head of @TaxJusticeUK , our grantee who we provide funding towards to campaign on highlighting inequality & championing smarter taxes http://bit.ly/2TPMvGH
23 Jan 2020The chart below is taken from our recently funded @resfoundation report showing that overall, Londoners have the longest working weeks on average across the country. Read the full report and its full findings here http://bit.ly/2G9AzYu pic.twitter.com/enZyL6s4so
22 Jan 2020