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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

Looking for something else?
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.

Invisible Illness, Visible Inequality

“ME Awareness Week provides an important opportunity to raise public awareness of the realities of living with ME/CFS, challenge the misconceptions and stigma that still surround the condition, and recognise[…]

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Two Child Limit changes: four things you can do now if you may be affected 

Recent changes to the two-child limit in Universal Credit (UC), which came into effect on 6th April 2026, mean that some families may now be entitled to additional support. The two-child limit has been[…]

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Game over for loan sharks: Debt Free Advice backs national awareness week

Debt Free Advice is supporting Stop Loan Sharks Week (11–17 May), helping to raiseawareness of the risks of illegal lending and ensure people know where to turn for help.Matt Dronfield,[…]

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Venue Hire London

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.

More about our venue
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