Housing
60 second overview
The cost of housing is a key driver of poverty in the capital. Many Londoners do not have access to genuinely affordable housing which is also of good quality and offers stability. Providing such homes is essential, as is addressing the persistent, and linked, problem of homelessness.
We are working with some fantastic organisations, who are seeking to solve some of these problems, which we have divided into four categories:
- Private Rented Sector
- Promoting Tenant Voice
- Increasing Affordability
- Homelessness
We also give an example of a project which we are funding – the Citizens UK Campaign – and an Initiative we are leading in partnership with the Mayor of London, the London Housing Panel.
There are many other groups we are funding to tackle London’s housing issues, and much more that still needs to be done. If you are an organisation which works on these issues, and are interested in applying for funding, visit our funding page for guidance.
The Trust does not provide funding or support directly to individuals. For answers to common questions about our funding, please read our Funding FAQs.
And to see data about housing in London, look at our London’s Poverty Profile.
Housing: What we’re doing
Housing: Data
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Average London rents
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Child poverty and housing tenure
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Evictions by borough
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Homelessness acceptances over time
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Homelessness prevention/relief destinations
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Housing benefit
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Housing tenure over time
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Income inequality and housing costs
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New housing completions
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Overall Benefit Cap
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Overcrowding
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Poverty and housing tenure
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Poverty over time
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Rents and affordability
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Repossessions and evictions
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Social vs Affordable Housing
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Temporary accommodation by borough
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Temporary accommodation over time
Housing: Publications
Publication
Are temporary accommodation boards feasible?
Publication
London Stalling: Half a Century of living standards in London
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Trust for London's response to estate regeneration consultation.
Publication
Designing solutions to London's temporary accommodation system
From our Twitter
@trustforlondon
We are looking for four new trustees with experience in #PropertyInvestment , #PR , #HR and/or #CharityLaw to join us in our mission to tackle poverty & inequality across #London . Help us to spread the opportunity far & wide. Deadline 4th Oct, details here http://bit.ly/2lsdHw6
2 Sep 2019It’s not just the ‘North versus #London ’ - it can’t be ignored that the capital has the highest levels of poverty compared to any other UK region. This level of #inequality and this narrative benefits nobody, least of all low income Londoners https://bit.ly/2mqOFxY
22 Sep 2019New @hubbubUK research as part of its #AirWeShare campaign & ahead of London’s 1st #CarFreeDay tomorrow says more than two thirds of workers believe employers should take responsibility to ensure the air their staff breathes in the workplace is safe https://bit.ly/2kLnddV
21 Sep 2019Are you passionate about tackling poverty and inequality in London? Join me as a Trustee of @trustforlondon . We're looking for four new Board members with a strong interest in social justice and expertise in HR, PR/comms, investments, and law. https://www.trustforlondon.org.uk/about/vacancies/trustee-positions-x-4/ …
20 Sep 2019Racial inequality is in danger of being accepted as fact in higher education states @HEPI_news report. The thinktank says to reduce racial inequalities in the sector, research grants should only be given to unis that participate in the #RaceEqualityCharter https://bit.ly/2msB0qb
20 Sep 2019