London Plus Conference: Manifesto Asks

We hosted 15 civil society speakers whom each had manifesto asks for the next mayor of London. Which asks do you think are most important?

London Plus Appoints a New Chief Executive

London Plus is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Brookes as its new chief executive. Martin Brookes will take up the post at the start of 2020.

Standards for the collection of equalities data: Disability and Impairment

Appropriate and accurate measurement of disabilities is integral to ensure that no one is discriminated against on the basis of their disability. Additionally, it can potentially lead to new insights into the specific barriers faced by deaf and disabled people. Our guide provides advice on the adoption and use of the recommended standards for the collection of equalities data about disability and impairment.

Does volunteering in London reflect the diversity of the city?

Read our report using the understanding society survey to look into whether volunteers in London reflect the diversity of the city. How diverse at the volunteers at your organisation?

Join us as a London Plus Trustee

It's a pivotal time at London Plus having completed our set-up phase we are now busy delivering projects and services, building on our established work and relationships and developing new projects. We are a small agile team, with Trustees working closely with the staff team. If you’re skilled in your work area, networked, strategic in your thinking but collaborative and pragmatic in your approach, we could have a vacancy for you.

Can London end working poverty and move to a four-day week within a decade?

The London Good Work Commission has found that London can achieve good work and move to a four-day week by 2030. But how can we achieve an inclusive city?

Employment And Skills September Update

It’s a busy time for us at London Plus. We’ve recently joined the Mayor and London boroughs call to action for greater devolution of skills and employment to the capital. Read about this and other updates too, including some funding opportunities in this months newsletter.

London Plus August 2019 newsletter

This month we share with you our latest case studies from civil society. Also have you booked a spot at Superhighways Cornerstone data project launch? Finally, how equipped do you think the voluntary sector is to support Europeans to stay in the UK? 

The Bridge Renewal Trust: Building inclusive and vibrant community hubs

Guest blog: Geoffrey Ocen, Chief Executive at The Bridge Renewal Trust tells us how they work with the voluntary sector in Haringey to ensure it is stronger, inclusive and sustainable. Community centres are challenging to run viably and sustainably, in a time of funding cuts how do we find a way forward that works for the whole community?