#LondonTogether to highlight the positive and inspiring way Londoners are supporting each other

#LondonTogether to highlight the positive and inspiring way Londoners are supporting each other

#LondonTogether

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is inviting Londoners to shine a light on the inspiring examples of courage, kindness and generosity being shown amidst the coronavirus crisis.


The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of life in the capital, but through #LondonTogether the Mayor is urging everyone to highlight great examples of positive community action and thank our health and care staff, emergency services, key workers and volunteers for their work.

Essential social distancing measures mean Londoners have been instructed to stay home in order to protect the NHS and save lives, but the #LondonTogether message will show how the compassion and creativity of Londoners from all walks of life is still uniting communities even when they are physically apart.

Whether delivering supplies to vulnerable neighbours, checking in on those self-isolating or signing up as volunteers to support our heroes in the NHS, Londoners’ community spirit is a beacon of light during these challenging times.

Last week, Sadiq joined with other funders to launch the London Community Response and pledged an initial £1m to help support community and voluntary organisations. He has provided a special section of the London.gov.uk website to help link organisations in need of volunteers with individuals wanting to sign up to help, and this week volunteers from the Mayor’s volunteering programme, Team London, signed up to help induct NHS staff at NHS Nightingale’s education centre at the ExCeL centre.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said:

“We are in the grip of a major public health crisis, with all Londoners forced to make substantial changes to their day-to-day lives to help support the NHS and save others.

“But one aspect of life that never changes is the remarkable way Londoners pull together in a time of crisis. From city-wide applause for carers and the NHS, to those delivering food parcels to neighbours, to the millions saving lives by staying home, Londoners are showing why this city is the best in the world.

“When times are rough we see the very best of our city, and these extraordinary acts of charity and empathy show that our sense of community is not confined by walls.

“These acts of kindness can make a big difference, and if we stay home, look after one another and follow the advice of the experts, we will beat this virus in London, together.”

Jim Minton, Chief Executive, Toynbee Hall said:

“While everyone is feeling the effects of the crisis, those Londoners who have the least, and already face the biggest challenges are being hit hardest.

“People are suddenly without income; juggling family and caring responsibilities in cramped and overcrowded conditions; worried that they won’t get food or medication; and are isolated and in fear they don’t have anyone they can turn to. 

“We’ve been working with many other charities, the council and community groups to respond to these and other urgent needs; it has been incredible to feel the spirit and willingness of Londoners to support each other, and it’s great that #LondonTogether recognizes this.  “Funds to sustain vital community work will be needed more than ever over the coming weeks and months: the London Community Response fund is a good start, and there must be more resources urgently so charities can be there for those who need us now and in the future.”

We began sharing some examples of the kindness and generosity our staff have seen from people in the community and their willingness to help fellow Londoners:

Today the Mayor of London launched a new campaign, #LondonTogether, to highlight the positive and inspiring ways…

Posted by Toynbee Hall on Friday, 3 April 2020

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