About the charity

Since its foundation in 1884, Toynbee Hall continues to produce practical and innovative programmes to meet the needs of local people, to improve conditions and enable communities to fulfil their potential. Currently, Tower Hamlets is the third most deprived borough in the country and Toynbee Hall works closely with over 6,000 members of the community each year to support them to meet the challenges that they face and to encourage them to take control of their lives.

Last year, with a team of 71 staff, Toynbee Hall enlisted 400 residential and non-residential volunteers bring their expertise and experiences to the services that Toynbee Hall offers. Volunteers are placed at the heart of our work, always ensuring that we offer excellent opportunities, so that volunteers can meet their personal goals and develop their own skills and networks. Toynbee Hall's work is themed across the areas of advice, community learning, financial inclusion, and wellbeing, with all services being supported by our volunteering programme and an evaluation and research unit.