Creating a fairer London

Issues

We work on some of London's most pressing social issues, trying to improve lives of Londoners by increasing their pay, helping reduce costs of living and supporting community groups to thrive.
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Publications

We have partnered with and funded leading think tanks and academics, as well as London's voluntary sector, to produce research reports.

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.
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Data

London’s Poverty Profile is an independent and comprehensive source of data on poverty and inequality in the capital. It uses the most recent government data to consider London’s progress on key indicators.

News and opinion

Opinion

The grassroots are tackling poverty but they need help

28 May 2019

Opinion

Reporting on poverty: why the tone matters

23 May 2019

News

Moving on Up in Brent: Funding opportunity

22 May 2019

News

The Commission on Social Security led by Experts by Experience

8 May 2019
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If you are confident your work meets our funding priorities, you need to complete our online application form

Next grant deadline:

4 Jun 2019, 1 p.m.

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.

Publications

Publication

Test test

2 Jul 2019

Publication

The Youth Obligation: Does it work?

22 May 2019

Publication

An Assessment of Local Social Security Provision in London

21 May 2019

Publication

A poor tax: Reforming council tax in London

16 May 2019
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