Closing the gap: inequality in London

Tuesday 23rd November 2010,
Clifford Chance, Canary Wharf, London E14 5JJ

This unique half-day event, held in partnership with Trust for London, commemorated LVSC's 100th annual general meeting - marking 100 years of tackling poverty and inequality in the capital.

The event focussed on why poverty and income inequality is of relevance to all Londoners, particularly at a time when the capital is not only still recovering from the recession but also facing severe cuts in public sector spending. View images from the conference here.

Ministerial opening

Sarah Teather, MP for Brent Central and Minister of State for the Department for Education, started the plenary sessions, which analysed the specific issues facing London and identified potential action. Read the full ministerial speech here.

This was followed by a number of focussed case studies looking at specific issues and practical solutions being implemented by the voluntary and community sector in London, whilst profiling initiatives that work to tackle inequality.

Guide to inequality in London

All delegates received a free mini guide to inequality in London to take away for further reference.

Download the LVSC and Trust for London Guide to Inequality in London

Speakers

The conference featured more high profile and inspiring speakers including Professor Danny Dorling from The University of Sheffield, Professor Jane Wills, University of London and Neil Jameson from the London Living Wage campaign, Professor John Hills from the London School of Economics, Jeremy Crook from Black Training and Enterprise Group, Anna Bird from the Fawcett Society, Tom Campbell from the Greater London Authority, Emma Stewart from Women Like Us, Dr Saul Marmot from the Bromley by Bow Centre and Graham Fisher CEO of Toynbee Hall.

To obtain presentations from the day contact the Communications Officer

Digital gallery

The event featured a Museum of London digital gallery showing images of poverty and inequality in the capital over the last 100 years, as well as exhibitors from the sector and beyond.

"I really enjoyed this years LVSC annual conference, the digital photo gallery was a great way to reflect on past inequalities in London, as well as looking at voluntary action and initiatives to combat this issue"
- Conference delegate

To obtain a copy of the digital photo gallery contact the Communications Officer

With thanks to our:
Sponsor and partner Trust for London 
Sponsor Clifford Chance
Digital gallery partner Museum of London

Last updated
31.05.11