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Bee and Dr Xia Lin photographed with Luis Gallegos, President of United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Silvia Candamil Neira, vice president of the United Nations Global Initiative on Ageing

“Nothing about us without us,” Toynbee Hall joins the United Nations Institute for Training and Research for launch of the new Global Centre of Excellence on Ageing

May 10, 2023

On Thursday 27th April, Toynbee Hall Peer Researcher, Bee Eng Lim, and Head of Research, Dr Xia Lin attended University of Surrey panel event with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research. As Luis Gallegos, President of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), emphasized during his speech at the launch of…
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Topping up a pay as you go Mains electric digital prepaid card credit meter with a key

Prepayment meter customers urged to claim unclaimed energy bill support before deadline

May 2, 2023

Prepayment Meter customers urged to claim £160 million in energy bill support before scheme ends on June 30th

head shot of author Priscila Hernandez, Project officer on Thrive LDN’s research & evaluation team. Photographed wearing a Venezuelan flag inspired jacket.

Guest Blog: The role of participation in the production of knowledge

April 17, 2023

By Priscila Hernandez, Project Officer on Thrive LDN’s research & evaluation team.

Toynbee Hall youth project worker talks to attendee at Proms at St Jude's Festival

Proms at St Jude’s 2023: North London’s world-class music and literary festival

April 7, 2023

The Festival, which supports Toynbee Hall, is back for 2023 for it’s 30th year from Saturday 24 June to Sunday 2 July.

coloured childrens blocks spelling childcare

The Parent Trap: How childcare costs are just one piece of the puzzle for low-income households

March 15, 2023

Following today’s Budget, our Research and Policy team reflect on what else needs to change to support parents into decent work.

Women’s History Month Event – Empowering Women: Strategies for a More Equitable Society

March 8, 2023

Join us on Thursday 30th March at Toynbee Hall for an inspiring talk on women’s empowerment and strategies for a more equitable society.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Rebecca Sycamore as our new permanent Chief Executive

March 8, 2023

Rebecca becomes the organisation’s first permanent female Chief Executive since we were founded in 1884.

inner lady serving kids in a school cafeteria

Toynbee Hall welcomes initiative to fight food insecurity and poverty, as London Mayor announces free school meals for all primary school pupils in London

February 20, 2023

We welcome London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s announcement of a new scheme to provide free school meals to every primary school pupils.

Labour Leader Keir Starmer speaks at Toynbee Hall, a symbol of inclusivity and diversity in East London

February 15, 2023

Today, Wednesday 15th February 2023, Labour Party Leader Sir Keir Starmer delivered a speech at Toynbee Hall, an organisation with a long history of hosting political leaders and promoting inclusivity and diversity. In his address, Sir Keir marked the end of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s monitoring of the Labour Party, reflecting on the hard work and humility required to rebuild trust…
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RideLondon 2023 for Team Toynbee Hall

January 17, 2023

Join Team Toynbee Hall to RideLondon in May 2023. RideLondon – the world’s greatest festival of cycling – returns on Sunday 28 May 2023. This will be the second year the event visits Essex and there’s a chance to ride this iconic 100 mile race on traffic-free roads by joining Team Toynbee Hall. We have…
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