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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
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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
Block
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
Block
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

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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.

Students from Hall Mead School after completing their work experience at Toynbee Hall.

What we learned on our work experience at Toynbee Hall

We had the pleasure of hosting four young adults from Hall Mead School, who spent their work experience with us. Here are some of their reflections.

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two members of the peer research group take part in exercise during a workshop.

Investigating young people’s emotional support needs and experiences in the context of the cost of living crisis

Early findings and solutions from the Emotional Support for Young People Peer Research Project.

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Council housing blocks contrasted with modern high-rise flats in the background in East London

A Statement from the Renters Reform Coalition on the Renters (Reform) Bill

At Toynbee Hall, we share the Renters Reform Coalition’s view that the Renter’s (Reform) Bill completely fails to do what it says on the tin.

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Venue Hire London

Hire Our Venues

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. 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 venues
Ashbee Hall with table

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