Objectives:
- To create a fairer London by addressing deep inequalities.
- To support economic justice by funding initiatives that promote decent work, improve social security, tackle the housing crisis, and end the poverty premium.
- To promote social justice by funding efforts to end migrant destitution, advance disability justice, and racial justice.
- To ensure all Londoners have the opportunity to thrive regardless of their background.
Target Beneficiaries:
- Organisations working to fight economic and social injustice in London.
- Projects that directly benefit Londoners, including some with a national focus if they benefit Londoners.
- Individuals are not funded directly; funding is exclusively for organisations.
Key Features:
- Funding is provided under two main aims: Economic Justice and Social Justice.
- Offers both project-specific and unrestricted funding.
- Focus on resourcing a smaller number of organisations well to maximize impact.
- In 2024, awarded £8.4 million in grants across 96 grants and committed £615k in social investment.
- Provides support and encourages applicants to speak with grant managers for guidance.
- Funding priorities include decent work, social security, housing, poverty premium, migrant destitution, racial justice, and disability justice.
- Accessibility support is available to make the application process straightforward.
Application Process:
- Organisations can apply through the Trust for London website.
- Applicants are encouraged to book a conversation with a grant manager to discuss their proposal.
- Full funding guidelines are available for download in multiple formats.
- Eligibility quiz available to help organisations determine if they qualify.
- Due to high demand and limited funds, the Trust is strategic in decision-making, focusing on impactful projects.
This funding program is designed to strategically support organisations that can make a significant difference in reducing poverty and inequality in London by 2030.
