39% or 630,000 of London’s children and 44% of inner London’s children live in poverty. This is more than in any other region or country in the UK.

(DMAG Update 06-2009, Poverty figures for London: 2007/08, May 2009).

The Mayor’s Fund for London is a new charity focusing on improving the life chances and aspirations of disadvantaged children, young people and their families in London.

The ultimate goal of our programme is to help London’s disadvantaged children towards better jobs. Through our principles of Partnership, Connectivity, Evidence-based and Implementation we aim to provide children, young people and their families in London with a better start in life, a better educational experience, better things to do and a better job.

"Areas of London suffer some of the worst economic and social deprivation in Britain, robbing young people of the opportunities they deserve. We must ensure that young people get help and support so as to turn a poverty of aspiration into positive expectations and a better life."

Sir Trevor Chinn,
Chair of The Mayor's Fund for London