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More Brits Are Saving, But Millions Still Live One Crisis Away from Debt

New figures from Chase, the consumer banking arm of JPMorgan Chase, show that 69% of adults in the UK have changed their spending habits to try and save more money. Almost half of those surveyed said they’re doing so to build an emergency fund, with others saving for holidays, retirement, or simply to prepare for…
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Debt Advice Without Borders: A global week in London

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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Improving wellbeing for people over 50 years old through LinkAge Plus 

What is LinkAge Plus? Emily, our Community Partnerships Manager, explains more.

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Toynbee Hall’s response to child poverty figures and the benefits reform green paper

We urge the government to reverse policies that drive poverty, rather than cutting vital support for disabled people and their families.

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“An opportunity to learn grow and contribute to meaningful change” 

Mehjabin from Tower Hamlets writes about her experience as a peer researcher for a Toynbee Hall project about emotional support for young people.

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“You do fun stuff and it makes me really happy”  

Rachel Davies is Toynbee Hall’s Play Lead. She tells us what her role involves and the importance of play.

“The crisis makes us more alone” – new youth-led research shows young people’s access to emotional support significantly impacted by the cost-of-living crisis

Toynbee Hall’s new youth-led research report focuses on the emotional support available to young people in the context of the cost-of-living crisis.

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Debt collection: the case against Warrants of Control

Debt collection should not come at the expense of human dignity.

Celebrating 140 Years of Toynbee Hall: a legacy of Empowerment and Community

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.

Toynbee Hall’s advice service expands its reach with support from the Money and Pensions Service

Toynbee Hall’s advice services expands access to debt support through innovative initiatives backed by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS).

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