New £1m fund to tackle school exclusions

We're thrilled to announce, in partnership with the Evening Standard, the launch of the Excluded Initiative - a £1m fund aimed at cutting school exclusions by funding secondary schools. Grants of up to £150,000 per school over three years are available.

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Connecting and empowering our communities

We're passionate about London, its people, its communities and its vitality. But we also know it's a place that can exclude and marginalise. We want to improve the lives of the most disadvantaged, and build a stronger and more vibrant London for everyone.

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Our 2018/19 Annual Review

In 2018/19 we committed over £9.5 million into 1,240 grants across London. Read more, including hearing directly from those making a difference in London’s communities in our Annual Review, 'The extraordinary everyday’.

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Take on a team challenge

"Whilst the day was particularly difficult given the soaring temperatures, the whole team came out the other side; proud they came through the challenge but also proud that they helped raise funds for a very worthwhile cause."
Sam and a team of Tough Traders took part in a gruelling Tough Mudder event, fundraising for LCF.

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Need some support? Our resources page includes a list of helpful tools and guides.

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We strengthen the community from the ground up

Our vision is of a strong and vibrant London, where local people are able to solve local problems.

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As one of the wealthiest cities in the world, it's hard to believe that London also has the highest rates of poverty and inequality of any English region. Start here if you'd like to support us and see how it all works.

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Apply for a grant

On behalf of our donors we have invested over £70 million into charities and community projects throughout London. Start here if you're looking for a grant or want to know more about applying.

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Join us to improve the lives of the most disadvantaged and build a stronger and more vibrant London for everyone by creating your own fundraising page.

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Together we have the power to turn lives and communities around. Watch our animation opposite or read more about our work by clicking below.

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