Violence

Private renting must be regulated properly to be a viable option for households who are struggling. Many landlords want to do the right thing, but need Govt led support to make this easier. Read about our work on the private rental sector here: https://www.trustforlondon.org.uk/issues/housing/private-rented-sector/ …

Everyone deserves somewhere that they can safely call home. But housing is increasingly unaffordable for many ordinary Londoners. We need to build significantly more social and affordable homes to help lift millions of Londoners out of poverty.

This study spoke to young black men searching for good city jobs in London. 38% said that the demeanour of people interviewing them for jobs would change when they saw that they were black. https://www.trustforlondon.org.uk/publications/moving-young-black-men-londons-financial-sector-aspirations-and-experiences/ …

This study from @justlifeuk found that over half of people in unsupported temporary accommodation reported having no working locks on their doors. Temporary Accommodation Boards would help to make life easier for people in this unwelcome situation. https://www.trustforlondon.org.uk/publications/are-temporary-accommodation-boards-feasible/ …

We give funding to organisations seeking to tackle poverty and inequality in London. Find out more about what we fund here: https://www.trustforlondon.org.uk