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Welcome to
Toynbee Hall
Welcome to
Toynbee Hall
Welcome to Toynbee Hall
Advice
free, expert debt and legal advice and help with benefit applications
Community activities
free, inclusive community activities and events
Research and policy
community-led research and campaigns for change
Venue hire and office space
use our historic buildings
for your events

Looking for something else?
Find out more about our work and what we do.

About us

Toynbee Hall works alongside people facing poverty and injustice to build a fairer and happier East London.

Based in the East End of London since 1884, we are a charity that provides vital support and works in partnership with local communities to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

From Missed Payment to Crisis: Why Council Tax Reform Matters

The Government has today announced plans to reform council tax debt collection, following last year’s consultation on making the system fairer for households struggling to keep up with payments. The[…]

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Do you have a disability or health condition that limits or prevents your capacity to work?  

To avoid receiving a lower rate of support, apply for the Universal Credit health element by April 5th. After that date, the support you may receive if eligible will be around £3,000 less on[…]

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Childhood in an income-deprived borough: why free Play Programmes matter more than ever 

In Tower Hamlets, where nearly half the children are growing up in poverty, free child-focused services are essential for them and their families.   Despite the challenges families face, in Tower Hamlets, childhood[…]

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Venue Hire London

Hire our venue

Our Grade II listed building in East London is now available to hire for a range of private and corporate events including conferences, seminars, receptions or training sessions, weddings and celebrations. Our historic building has been a hub for social action since 1884 and could be the perfect venue for your event.

Depending on the size and scope of your event, we offer five halls for hire. We can also provide additional services such as event production and catering, so you can rest assured we’ll take care of everything. Book our halls for your next event.

More about our venue
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