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Welcome to
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Welcome to Toynbee Hall
Advice
free, expert debt and legal advice and help with benefit applications
Community activities
free, inclusive community activities and events
Research and policy
community-led research and campaigns for change
Venue hire and office space
use our historic buildings
for your events
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Welcome to
Toynbee Hall
Welcome to
Toynbee Hall
Welcome to Toynbee Hall
Advice
free, expert debt and legal advice and help with benefit applications
Community activities
free, inclusive community activities and events
Research and policy
community-led research and campaigns for change
Venue hire and office space
use our historic buildings
for your events
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Welcome to
Toynbee Hall
Welcome to Toynbee Hall
Advice
free, expert debt and legal advice and help with benefit applications
Community activities
free, inclusive community activities and events
Research and policy
community-led research and campaigns for change
Venue hire and office space
use our historic buildings
for your events
Block
Welcome to
Toynbee Hall
Welcome to Toynbee Hall
Advice
free, expert debt and legal advice and help with benefit applications
Community activities
free, inclusive community activities and events
Research and policy
community-led research and campaigns for change
Venue hire and office space
use our historic buildings
for your events

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Find out more about our work and what we do.

About us

Toynbee Hall works alongside people facing poverty and injustice to build a fairer and happier East London.

Based in the East End of London since 1884, we are a charity that provides vital support and works in partnership with local communities to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

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“An opportunity to learn grow and contribute to meaningful change” 

Mehjabin from Tower Hamlets writes about her experience as a peer researcher for a Toynbee Hall project about emotional support for young people.

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“You do fun stuff and it makes me really happy”  

Rachel Davies is Toynbee Hall’s Play Lead. She tells us what her role involves and the importance of play.

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“The crisis makes us more alone” – new youth-led research shows young people’s access to emotional support significantly impacted by the cost-of-living crisis

Toynbee Hall’s new youth-led research report focuses on the emotional support available to young people in the context of the cost-of-living crisis.

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Hire our venue

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, weddings and celebrations. 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.

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