
	London Gypsy & Traveller Unit 6, Westgate Street, London E8 3RN Tel 0208-533.2002 Fax 0208-533.7110 The London Gypsy & Traveller Unit, Charity No. 1096908

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Waterden Crescent Site in Hackney is to be relocated because of the Olympic Games. This photo was taken when a Guardian reporter came to do an interview with the residents about their concerns and insecuritiess about the move

The London Gypsy and Traveller Unit works with Travellers and Gypsies in North and East London boroughs, and in particular Hackney, where the office is based. We use local experience to influence policy and practice across London and nationally, and support Gypsy and Traveller representation at all levels. LGTU grew out of work managed by Save the Children’s Fund from 1981 until 1998, when LGTU became an independent charity following the withdrawal of funding by SCF.

STRATEGIC AIMS:

• To work with London Travellers and Gypsies to ensure effective and accountable representation of their communities at all levels
• To increase opportunities open to Gypsies and Travellers living on sites, on camps, or in housing in North and East London Boroughs, through community development, advice, advocacy, training and youth services
• To ensure that Borough policies include Travellers and Gypsies in their policies and the Travellers and Gypsies have services appropriate to their needs.
• To contribute to the development of positive and inclusive policies for Travellers and Gypsies at a London wide and national level, using our local experience.
• To challenge discrimination where it arises.



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