Trust for London (@trustforlondon) header
Trust for London (@trustforlondon) profile picture

Trust for London

@trustforlondon

More than 2 million Londoners are living in poverty. We fund organisations fighting to change that. Follow for data, research & stories on inequality in London.

 London, UK
trustforlondon.org.uk
Joined November 2011
  • Tweets17.9K
  • Following320
  • Followers24.4K
3KMedia
Photo by Trust for London (@trustforlondon)Photo by Trust for London (@trustforlondon)Photo by Trust for London (@trustforlondon)Photo by Trust for London (@trustforlondon)Photo by Trust for London (@trustforlondon)Photo by Trust for London (@trustforlondon)Photo by Trust for London (@trustforlondon)Photo by Trust for London (@trustforlondon)Photo by Trust for London (@trustforlondon)Photo by Trust for London (@trustforlondon)
We don't post as here as much as we used to. To stay up to date with our work & the latest on poverty in London, sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/4d8igBz Or find us on... BlueSky: bit.ly/3GJAQE1 Insta: bit.ly/4d8Dmje LinkedIn: bit.ly/43l300O
1
1
568
Trust for London retweeted
Advicenow (@Advicenow) profile picture
Advicenow@Advicenow4 Nov 2025
Recent government statistics reveal that 172,420 children in England are living in temporary accommodation. We are proud to be part of the Five Basics Campaign, fighting for the most fundamental amenities that every household should have. @trustforlondon advicenow.org.uk/advicenow-j…

Advicenow joins London-wide campaign for minimum standards in temporary accommodation

What is The Five Basics campaign?This London-wide campaign calls for the most fundamental amenities that every household should expect, especially those navigating the instability of temporary...

advicenow.org.uk
1
2
310
🤝 New Publication > The Fair Work Agency Briefing The Fair Work Agency is a new enforcement body for workers rights. What needs to be true for the FWA to succeed? Read our briefing with @trustforlondon as we lay out the core principles for success: centreforlondon.org/publicat…
Image from Centre for London (@centreforlondon)
4
1
2
1,705
Imagine making every kids’ meal with a kettle 3 times a day for months. That’s life for thousands of families in temporary accommodation. @trustforlondon are calling on councils to #FixTheFiveBasics - kitchen, washing machine, storage, Wi-Fi & information. fixthefivebasics.org/
Image from Shared Health Foundation (@Sharedhealthgm)
4
10
381
Trust for London retweeted
Advicenow (@Advicenow) profile picture
Advicenow@Advicenow22 Jul 2025
Last week we took action with @IRMOLondon @trustforlondon @4in10 and met Councillor @dannyadilypour to launch the Five Basics campaign. More info below 👇
A group of 13 adults of varying ethnicities, ages and gender stand smiling holding placards saying 'I support the Fiver Basics for temporary accomodation.' The councillor holds a large placard with his invitation to the lauch on it.

ALT A group of 13 adults of varying ethnicities, ages and gender stand smiling holding placards saying 'I support the Fiver Basics for temporary accomodation.' The councillor holds a large placard with his invitation to the lauch on it.

Advicenow (@Advicenow) profile pictureAdvicenow@Advicenow17 Jul 2025
Replying to @Advicenow
Learn more here: fixthefivebasics.org
Fix the Five Basics for Temporary Accommodation

Fix the Five Basics for Temporary Accommodation

1 in 50 Londoners are currently stuck in ‘temporary’ accommodation, and too often, they lack these five basic amenities: somewhere to cook, laundry access, WiFi, secure storage and clear information.

fixthefivebasics.org
2
3
436
Replying to @lawrsuk @centreforlondon @trustforlondon
2/2 A truly Fair Work Agency must reflect the realities of migrant workers—and commit to practical solutions that address their specific challenges. Inclusion, protection, and accountability must be at its core.
2
2
451
Which London boroughs have higher levels of poverty? How does the picture of inequality differ across boroughs? The latest data on London's borough level poverty..
A map showing poverty levels by London borough, with boroughs shaded to indicate whether they are above or below the London average. Several outer boroughs have poverty levels below the London average, while higher poverty is concentrated in parts of north and east London

ALT A map showing poverty levels by London borough, with boroughs shaded to indicate whether they are above or below the London average. Several outer boroughs have poverty levels below the London average, while higher poverty is concentrated in parts of north and east London

1
1
6
413
more replies
This data illustrates how, in London, wealth and poverty sit side by side Richmond, one of the most affluent parts of the city, borders with Hounslow, which has higher levels of poverty.
1
176
This will play out within boroughs, too, with deep inequality often on the same street. Explore poverty and inequality for all of London's boroughs: bit.ly/3GoqlWS
1
172
The government cannot balance the books on the backs of sick and Disabled people. We welcome the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan's intervention and the growing opposition from MPs to the government's proposed £5bn cuts to health and sickness benefits.
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@MayorofLondon) profile pictureMayor of London, Sadiq Khan
@MayorofLondon24 Jun 2025
I'm calling on the Government to urgently rethink its proposed changes to welfare. Analysis of the proposals shows that the impact will be substantial, destroying the financial safety net for too many disabled Londoners. theguardian.com/society/2025…
Sadiq Khan joins growing Labour rebellion against disability benefit cuts

Sadiq Khan joins growing Labour rebellion against disability benefit cuts

Exclusive: London mayor is most senior party figure to call for plans to be dropped, as Starmer vows to press ahead

theguardian.com
1
4
13
795
At a time when millions of Londoners are struggling to get by, the cuts will only serve to push many - including hundreds of thousands of Disabled people - into impossible situations.
1
163
Half of London’s children are growing up without enough for a basic standard of living, our new research shows. The new Minimum Income Standard for London report explores how much it costs to live in London - not just to survive, but to take part in society. The key findings...
A graphic that says 1 in 2 children in London are growing up in households without enough for a basic standard of living. Below that is an illustration of a mother and daughter

ALT A graphic that says 1 in 2 children in London are growing up in households without enough for a basic standard of living. Below that is an illustration of a mother and daughter

2
3
1
4
477
more replies
The Minimum Income Standard for London research is carried out by the Centre for Research in Social Policy (@CRSP_LboroUni @crspMatt). It's based on detailed conversations with Londoners about how much a decent standard of living costs.
1
139
Explore the research and findings in full here: trustforlondon.org.uk/resear…
How much does it cost to live in London? A Minimum Income Standard (updated 2025)

How much does it cost to live in London? A Minimum Income Standard (updated 2025)

Half of London’s children are growing up without enough for a basic standard of living, this research shows. Nearly four million people in the capital are living in households with inadequate...

trustforlondon.org.uk
1
134
Load more