Earlier this month, Toynbee Hall was proud to host members of the Global Credit Counselling Alliance (GCCA) for a three-day study visit in London. The event led by our director of advice services Matt Dronfield brought together representatives from credit counselling organisations in South Korea and the United States to exchange ideas, explore innovative practices,…
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What is LinkAge Plus? Emily, our Community Partnerships Manager, explains more.
Mehjabin from Tower Hamlets writes about her experience as a peer researcher for a Toynbee Hall project about emotional support for young people.
Rachel Davies is Toynbee Hall’s Play Lead. She tells us what her role involves and the importance of play.
Debt collection should not come at the expense of human dignity.
Toynbee Hall recently marked a momentous milestone, its 140th anniversary. Supporters, beneficiaries and local friends gathered to celebrate and reflect on our enduring mission to break down barriers and empower communities.
What it’s like to be a debt advisor? When clients come to me for an appointment, they’re very stressed. And within that hour, they’ve come to a stage where they have a bit more control over their finances, and that makes them feel a lot better. And seeing that mental health journey within just one…
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We had the pleasure of hosting four young adults from Hall Mead School, who spent their work experience with us. Here are some of their reflections.
This Black History Month, we celebrate black women icons who fought against injustice
This blog reflects on a recent screening of Maria Andrews’ community-commissioned film ‘Deliverance’ and the subsequent panel discussion on the challenges facing uber drivers. By Daria Koukoleva, Research Intern at Toynbee Hall. Photos from the Deliverance film, courtesy of Maria Andrews. In 2018, Uber riders went on strike. Maria Andrews’ community-commissioned film ‘Deliverance’ covers that…
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