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Toynbee Hall’s Victorian red-brick building and courtyard garden in East London.

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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.

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

27 October 2026

What this Budget must deliver for a stronger social safety net

By Katie Taylor, Director of Policy, Research & Communities

As the Chancellor prepares to deliver the Budget, this is an opportunity to set out what it must deliver to build a fairer and more effective social safety net, drawing on the experiences and expertise of the people we work alongside at Toynbee Hall.

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Ashbee Hall, with a long wooden table on a parquet floor beneath tall leaded windows.
The wood-panelled Lecture Hall, with leaded windows either side of a fireplace.

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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.

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