HELP AND
ADVICE
Toynbee Hall provides free and expert advice on debt and money problems, legal issues and a wide range of other concerns .
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SERVICES
Our Community Centre runs an inclusive schedule of health and social activities for people in Tower Hamlets and the City
Find out moreACTIVITIES AND
LEARNING
We run a range of activities and learning programmes including youth projects, Money Mentors, ESOL and community research
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Unsung Black Achievers from the 20th and 21st Century
By Adeola Gbakinro, Participant of Toynbee Hall’s youth project, When We Speak and Founder of Uplifting the Next Generation In honour of Black History Month, we remember the forgotten Black[…]
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Black History Month: Honouring Toynbee Hall’s forgotten Black activists – Benjamin Boateng
Founder of the Commonwealth Students Children’s Society Toynbee Hall has a long and proud history of striving for and achieving positive social change for the people of East London and[…]
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Amplifying Black voices in the legal profession: Eric Moffat
Eric Moffat shares his experiences as a Pro Bono Adviser at our Free Legal Advice Centre and as a Black legal professional A crucial part of our work at Toynbee[…]
Read moreToynbee Hall works alongside people facing poverty and injustice to build a fairer and happier East London
Based in the East End since 1884, we offer high quality, timely services, informed and shaped by the people and communities we work with.
About our work
In 2018/19…
Of legal advice centre clients feel empowered to exercise their legal rights
PEOPLE HELPED WITH DEBT PROBLEMS THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIPS
people became qualified Community Money Mentors
Attendances to our wellbeing centre activities
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Other areas of our work
Youth projects
We’ve worked with young people in our local community for over 100 years, working in a range of innovative new ways
to improve wellbeing and develop new skills.
Research
Research and Evaluation have been part of our identity since we were founded in 1884. Our research focuses on issues related to poverty, social and financial inclusion and wellbeing.
Financial health
Through the Financial Health Exchange, we work to improve the financial health of people in the UK. we help policy makers and practitioners create more financially inclusive environments.
Venue Hire London
Hire Our Venues
Our Grade II listed building in East London is now available to hire for a range of private and corporate events including conferences, seminars, receptions or training sessions. Our historic building has been a hub for social action since 1884 and could be the perfect venue for your event.
Depending on the size and scope of your event, we offer five halls for hire. We can also provide additional services such as event production and catering, so you can rest assured we’ll take care of everything.
Book our halls for your next event.
History
Our new permanent exhibition is now closed
A new, free exhibition located in our newly renovated Toynbee Hall building is usually open to the public every weekday between 11am and 3pm on the third Saturday of each month but due to the current situation we are unable to keep the exhibition open.
Toynbee Hall: A Powerhouse for Social Change tells the stories of social action from the world’s first university settlement.
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