cost of living Archives

Bringing the Reality of Debt Into the National Conversation

Recently, our Director of Advice Services and Incoming Interim Chief Executive, Matt Dronfield, spoke to a national audience on GB News to highlight debt, financial hardship and how important it can be to access advice services. Matt discussed how at Toynbee Hall, we know first hand that debt can affect anyone. Every day, our advisers support people from a range of different backgrounds and circumstances. As Matt explained on…
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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

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

Peer researchers co-desining more effective policies

Will it be fair and protect the most vulnerable? Why we’re concerned that September’s mini-budget won’t help those most in need

“This government isn’t for us. Why they want to help people who are comfortable already, I don’t know. It’s always about saving them.” Nasrat, Toynbee Hall Peer Researcher Toynbee Hall’s Research and Policy Peer Research Team reflect on the worsening cost of living crisis and call for fair and targeted policy measures in tomorrow’s mini-budget…
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Cost of living crisis: Joint statement from ACEVO

We add our voice to the many desperately alarmed charities and voluntary organisations and call on the government to urgently deliver meaningful financial support to those in greatest need.