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Who are the women leading change in our community?

by Hazira Begum My name is Hazira, and I am a Project Support Worker on Toynbee Hall’s research and policy team.  I have got to know Aneita, Paulette and Nasrat over the past year, working together to research and tackle issues like debt, the poverty premium, and community safety. How have women led change in…
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Connecting with communities and shaping change – sharing learning from New York’s experience

By Jim Minton, Chief Executive of Toynbee Hall At the end of February I was lucky enough to be in New York City. To be travelling again felt a real privilege given the times we have been through; and I felt very fortunate indeed to have the luxury of being able to take some time…
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More than just education

New blog: More than just education

In this blog, peer researchers reflect on on their participatory action research project on adult education in London.

More than just education

More than just education: New report highlights systemic barriers to adult education facing Londoners

The findings of a participatory action research project on adult education in London reveal system barriers and outline how access to adult education can be improved

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Stephen Burns appointed new Chair of Trustees at Toynbee Hall

The Trustees and team at Toynbee Hall are delighted to announce that Stephen Burns will be joining the charity as our new Chair of Trustees.

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Why the Nationality and Borders Bill needs to be challenged

On Saturday 5 February 2022 Toynbee Hall will host a free event for campaigners and others concerned about the Nationality and Borders Bill. Our Chief Executive Jim Minton explains why this is important

RideLondon 2022 for Team Toynbee Hall

Join Team Toynbee Hall to RideLondon in May 2022. RideLondon – the world’s greatest festival of cycling – returns on Sunday 29 May 2022, with a new format and exciting new route through 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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Run for Team Toynbee Hall in the London Landmarks Half Marathon

Join Team Toynbee Hall in this iconic race through central London on Sunday 3rd April 2022 The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road central London run. 14,500 runners will start on Pall Mall, finish by Downing Street and have fabulous views of London’s most iconic landmarks including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s…
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Pivotal moment as banks, consumer groups, Post Office and LINK join forces to help protect cash services

A landmark agreement has been reached between the major retail banks to share services, ensuring long-term cash availability across the UK

You have the power to connect people with each other this uncertain winter

This winter, we’re appealing for support to tackle the impact of social disconnection and isolation in East London.  A donation to our Winter Appeal will get people the support they urgently need.   125 years ago, a radical revolution in communication took place in our lecture theatre. 12th December 1896, Guglielmo Marconi showcased his wireless telegraphy…
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