As this government plans changes to benefits that will penalise disabled people, we plan to support disabled people to fight for their rights. The next round of our Disability Justice Fund is now open ⬇️

Autumn Statement: along with many I welcome the announcement of a rise in Local Housing Allowance to the 30th percentile. This is much needed and, as it did in 2020, will increase the number of homes affordable to people on benefits and help prevent homelessness. (1/x) 🧵

Disabled Londoners are more likely to be living in poverty. We want to fund a strong, vibrant, diverse & sustainable disability justice movement. Programme lead @JoannaSolutions gives more details 👇 Find out more: bit.ly/49CQXgp @citybridgefndn

Read our last newsletter of the year, featuring: ▪️ Looking back at 2023 ▪️ An update on our funding strategy ▪️ Latest poverty & inequality data 👉 bit.ly/48qFmzU Sign up for future updates: trustforlondon.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f4…

*An update on our 2030 funding strategy* As the year comes to a close, we’re excited to share an update on our new strategy: bit.ly/3GQ7GQo

There has been a sharpe increase in the number of employers paying real living wage in London since 2021, resulting in over £200m of extra wages for low-income Londoners. Businesses are stepping up. BrewDog should reconsider.

The housing crisis. AI. The hostile environment. What are London's key challenges in 2024? Our latest blog, ft Manny Hothi, DPAC, IMIX 🧡, London's Housing Panel and ELAN trustforlondon.org.uk/news/london-20…

New HBAI data today shows that poverty in London continues to fall. Now at 24% after housing costs, the lowest on record. Over the past three years, London has gone from having the highest rate of poverty in the country to the third highest.

From pop-up to permanent: The Yard is now here to stay. After 13 years on our current site, we're doubling up and rebuilding a bigger and better state-of-the-art theatre in Hackney Wick.

I agree with this. Of all of the umbrella terms this one gets my goat the most - lumping so much of the world together in to conjure solidarity that doesn’t exist

*New: Poverty in London has fallen to the lowest level on record* Is this news worth celebrating? Or is something going on? A thread...

Our new 2030 strategy is live! Take a look to see what we want to fund to make London a fairer city 👇

"London can't be just a playground for the wealthy. The next government needs to put in a comprehensive plan to tackle London's housing crisis." Our chief executive Manny Hothi on BBC London x.com/BBCLondonNews/…

*We're hiring* We're looking for two new colleagues to join the Trust for London team: ▪️Salesforce development manager (18 month fixed term contract) ▪️Grants manager - social security lead The deadline for both roles is 12 August. Find out more: bit.ly/3zvluiA

*Responses to the King's Speech* Our funded partners represent many of the groups experiencing the worst levels of hardship in London. A thread bringing together a collection of responses to the King’s Speech on some of the key issues affecting Londoners...

Will the new government lead to a rethink on poverty? The new government is an opportunity to reset the conversation about poverty in this country. But will we see the kind of action we need? Read our chief executive Manny Hothi's new blog: bit.ly/4fezYnC

🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 We have two exciting roles available at Trust for London: ▪️Salesforce development manager (18 month fixed term contract) ▪️Grants manager - social security lead The deadline for both roles is 12 August. Find out more: bit.ly/3zvluiA

Will the new government lead to a rethink on poverty? The new government is an opportunity to reset the conversation about poverty in this country. But will we see the kind of action we need? 4⃣ areas in which the government could act to tackle poverty in London... 🧵

How can employers help to tackle in-work poverty? In-work poverty is a major issue in London. More than half of all Londoners in poverty are employed. Social Market Foundation's proposed benchmark is an important step to encouraging businesses to do more to support their employees. 👇👇

The events of the last week have been nothing short of deplorable. The far-right, racist & Islamophobic violence that we've seen on our streets and online has no place in our society. We stand in solidarity with the migrant & minoritised communities who have been targeted. 1/3