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 programme of activities and a phone befriending service for people in Tower Hamlets and the City
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LEARNING
We run a range of activities and learning programmes including youth projects, Money Mentors, ESOL and community research
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Plans announced for new UK wide No Interest Loan Scheme pilot
Toynbee Hall is teaming up with Fair4All Finance and Fair By Design to deliver a No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) pilot, the first of its scale across the UK.
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Bangladesh 50 Essay: How did the independence war of 1971 affect the identity of those in Bangladesh by Niha Miah
Celebrating Bangladeshi heritage on the 50th anniversary of the Bangladesh war, struggle and subsequent Independence
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The Legacy of 1971: how the Bangladesh independence war influenced the anti-racist movement in East London by Ansar Ahmed Ullah
Ansar recently collaborated with Toynbee Hall in celebrating Bangladesh’s’ 50 anniversary
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.
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Other areas of our work
When We Speak Youth Programme
When We Speak amplifies the power found in the lived experiences of young people to shape and bring about change in their communities.
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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