Communities & equality in London

Around nine million people live in Greater London, in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Supporting that mix of communities — and making sure the city works fairly for everyone — runs through the work of City Hall and all 33 local authorities. This page pulls together equality and inclusion, community funding, volunteering, faith and community groups, and the work to tackle inequality, and links each to the official source.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

The Mayor of London wants the capital to be a fairer, more equal city. City Hall's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy sets out action across its services and programmes on race, disability, gender, sexuality, age, faith and belief, and social and economic inequality. The aim is that Londoners can take part in the life of the city and reach opportunity, whoever they are and wherever they live.

Volunteering with Team London

Team London is the Mayor's volunteering programme. It connects Londoners with opportunities to give their time — from one-off events to regular roles with charities, schools and community groups. Volunteering is a direct way to strengthen your community, meet people and build skills.

Browse volunteering opportunities on the Team London pages.
Choose a cause and a role that fits your time.
Sign up and connect with the organisation.
Get involved — locally or across the whole city.

Every hour counts

Whether you can give an afternoon or a regular weekly slot, Team London and your borough's volunteer centre can match you to something that fits.

Community grants & funding

City Hall runs grant programmes for community organisations and projects, published on london.gov.uk as funding rounds open and close. These back work on inclusion, young people, culture, the environment and community safety. Your borough council also offers local community grants and can point you to other funders in your area.

A constituted group, charity or community organisation
A clear project and a budget
Details of who benefits and how you will report back

Faith & community groups

London's faith and belief communities are a central part of its civic life. The Mayor works with faith and community organisations across the capital, and City Hall supports the voluntary and community sector through its programmes. For local community centres, halls and groups, your borough council is the first point of contact.

Tackling inequality

City Hall runs programmes aimed at reducing inequality across London — supporting good work and fair pay, community-led regeneration, food and warmth support, and services for people who are homeless or at risk — usually delivered with boroughs and community partners.

Note: This portal signposts City Hall and your borough. government.london is an information page — it does not run grants, register volunteers or take applications.

Common questions

How can I volunteer in London?

Team London is the Mayor's volunteering programme. It connects Londoners with volunteering opportunities across the capital — from one-off events to regular roles with charities and community groups. You can browse and sign up through the volunteering pages on london.gov.uk.

What does the Mayor do on equality and inclusion?

The Mayor of London works to make the capital fairer through the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, which sets out action across City Hall and its services on race, disability, gender, sexuality, faith and social inequality. City Hall also funds programmes that support under-represented and disadvantaged communities.

How do I find community grants and funding?

City Hall runs grant programmes for community organisations and projects across London, published on london.gov.uk as funding opportunities open and close. Your borough council also offers local community grants and can point you to other funders in your area.

Where can I find support for faith and community groups?

The Mayor works with faith and belief communities across London and supports community and voluntary organisations through City Hall programmes. Your borough council is the first point of contact for local community centres, groups and premises.

How is London tackling inequality?

City Hall runs programmes aimed at reducing inequality — supporting good work and fair pay, community-led regeneration, food and warmth support, and services for people who are homeless or at risk. Much of this is delivered with boroughs, charities and community organisations.

This is an information page. Volunteering sign-ups and grant applications happen on City Hall's own services.

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