Free, impartial advice
The Toynbee Hall Advice Centre can help with a range of issues
How can we help?HELP AND
ADVICE
Toynbee Hall provides free and expert advice on debt and money problems, legal issues and a wide range of other concerns .
Get adviceCOMMUNITY
SERVICES
Our Community Centre runs an inclusive programme of activities and a phone befriending service 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
Find a projectToynbee 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 workMental Health Awareness Week, 9-15 May 2022: Tackling loneliness
Mental Health Awareness Week, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation. Together we can tackle loneliness.
Read moreA Tower Hamlets Residents’ Manifesto: 10 Ideas from locals on how to shape the future of Tower Hamlets
Ahead of the mayoral and council elections this May, Tower Hamlets residents, in conjunction with Toynbee Hall, have produced a Residents’ Manifesto which highlights 10 ideas for the next Mayor of Tower Hamlets
Read moreAshurst Runners Raise Over £3,000 to help families access justice at the Free Legal Advice Centre
On Sunday 3rd April, 10 runners from Ashurst LLP ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon for Toynbee Hall raising over £3,000 for vital legal support that helps families and households[…]
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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 free heritage exhibition is reopening
Toynbee Hall: A Powerhouse for Social Change tells the stories of social action from the world’s first university settlement.
A free exhibition located in our renovated Toynbee Hall building is reopening on Monday 8th November and will be open to the public, Monday to Friday, 11am – 3pm.
Please note that visitors to the space will need to adhere to Toynbee’s COVID guidelines that are set out in the space.
If you wish to visit in a group of 5 or more, please contact Farha.bi@toynbeehall.org.uk at least 3 working days before their visit so that we can coordinate safe access to the space.