About

We are The Junior League of London

The Junior League of London (JLL) is an organisation whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training.

We are a registered charity and the United Kingdom chapter of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI). There are more than 295 Junior Leagues around the globe, with over 125,000 members. Together we are one of the most impactful volunteer organisations in the world, and we’re entirely powered by women!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

The Junior League of London welcomes all women who value our Mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.

Our Focus

Our current community focus area is breaking the cycle of poverty. Poverty continues to be one of London’s most critical issues and has only been made worse by the pandemic and the Cost-of-Living Crisis.

9 out of 10 of the council areas in England with the highest child poverty rates are in London, driven by high housing costs and lack of affordable childcare.
The Childhood Trust
Over half (56%) of low-paid workers report using foodbanks over the last 12 months.
Living Wage Foundation
September 2022
39% of homeless households living in temporary accommodation are headed by single mothers, and more than 86,000 children live in these temporary dwellings.
London Assembly Report
More than 1 in 5 London jobs pay below the Living Wage, and the majority are held by women.
Trust for London

The statistics show that poverty is particularly challenging for women and children. Focusing on poverty aligns well with our mission as a women’s organisation.

Advancing Positive Community Impact

The JLL is almost entirely volunteer-run. For over 35 years, our members have given thousands of hours of service to improve the lives of Londoners in need.

Highlights from our 2022-2023 League Year:

  • 9,500+

    Hours

    dedicated to mission-related activities by our members
  • 1,533

    Vulnerable Londoners

    benefitted from our Holiday Hampers
  • £19,000+

    Funds Raised

    by advocates participating in our LBDI campaign
  • 463

    Books Provided

    to two inner-city primary schools

Learn more about our Community initiatives and how we’re collectively driving impact.

Help Us Lead Change

The women of the Junior League of London continue to work to improve our city through leadership and collective action but there is always more to be done. More help to provide, more funds to raise and more opportunities to make a positive impact within our Greater London community.

If you’re interested in learning more about our current focus or developing your civic leadership skills, we welcome you to learn more, connect with us or support our work.