Current Programmes
Today, Toynbee Hall provides a series of programmes for young people and families, adults, and older people, which aim to meet the needs of local people, improve conditions and enable communities to fulfil their potential.
The Young People and Families team aims to prevent young people from under-achieving, becoming involved in anti-social behaviour, or missing opportunities to meet their potential by engaging vulnerable young people in responsible and challenging activities that help them to develop their self-confidence, leadership and creative skills.
The Adult Advice and Education team coordinates projects that support adults experiencing social or financial exclusion through free and independent advice sessions and workshops, referrals and partnership working.
As one of the government’s pilot Link Age Plus Network Centres, Toynbee Hall works towards linking local services and opportunities for people aged over 50, including around debt, housing and health. The Older People team also provides a day care centre for isolated older people in the community.
Each year over 400 volunteers help to deliver the charity’s services.
On Toynbee Hall’s site the Barnett Research Centre houses a unique collection of socially important documents relating to the Settlement Movement and the history of social policy and social change nationally, internationally and in the East End of London. The Barnett Research Centre reference library and archive collection has over 4000 books and artifacts with many items dating back to the 19th century. The library is open to the public and is free to use.
In 2007 the Toynbee Studios opened in part of the building offering dance and media studios and a theatre.
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