London Gypsies and Travellers (UK Registered Charity)

19/06/2026

Many areas of Surrey have well-established links to the Travelling community such as the Epsom Downs. Every June, the Epsom Derby is a traditional annual gathering point for Gypsies from Surrey and beyond and the historic census returns regularly record Gypsy families camping on the Epsom Downs. Discover how Lady Sybil Grant defended their tradition of camping there during Derby week: https://orlo.uk/Mm3BP

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15/06/2026

Really interesting event next week at the Museum of London Docklands:

ROMANI VISUAL ACTIVISM IN MUSEUM SPACES - Wed 24th June, 2pm

Three Romani artists: Delaine Le Bas, Dan Turner and Corrina Eastwood discuss their experience navigating cultural institutions with their Romani identity centre stage.

The talk expands on the exhibition ‘By Appointment Only’ at the Docklands Museum featuring their work.

For more info and free tickets https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/authority-know-romani-lived-experience/

Pictures shared from the exhibition, courtesy of London Museum and the artists

12/06/2026

We joined 28 other Gypsy, Roma and Traveller organisations and activists calling on Kemi Badenoch to withdraw her unacceptable comments linking our communities with criminality earlier this week.

The open letter calls for the remarks to be clarified and withdrawn, for cross-party condemnation of rhetoric that attributes criminality to entire communities, and for public discourse about our communities to be grounded in evidence, dignity and individual responsibility.

You can find the full letter on our website: https://www.londongypsiesandtravellers.org.uk/news/2026/06/12/grt-groups-call-on-badenoch-to-withdraw-remarks/

11/06/2026

09/06/2026

Statement from Report Racism GRT 📢

In a recent video, Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Leader, stated that she intends to repeal the Public Sector Equality Duty and referred to “Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities breaking the law and getting away with it.”

She spoke about how confidence in institutions is "collapsing". She then said: And how could it not? When people can see, as in my own constituency, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities breaking laws that no one else would get away with.

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05/06/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and proud Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month – a time to celebrate the rich and histories of our communities

Over the coming weeks we’ll share memories and reflections and ways to honour rich and diverse histories and in London and beyond

For now, we’re sending good wishes to everyone at Appleby Fair – one of the most important moments in the calendar bringing people together to reconnect and celebrate traditions over centuries

For more on London's Gypsy and Traveller History - check out our history and heritage map on our website: https://lgtheritage.communitymaps.org.uk/welcome

21/05/2026

👏👏👏 Bravo to Maggie Maughan in Camden who spoke up at the Local Plan Examination yesterday.

Inspector K Ford heard from Maggie that her daughter, and four other relatives, are raising young families in temporary accommodation, the stress this brings and how the grandchildren are losing their culture and their way of life, because there simply aren't enough pitches.

Maggie also shared the story of how community activist Johnny Power had shown Camden Council many places that were suitable for new sites, about 12 years ago. They had come close to having a new site then, but it was never delivered, and everyone's hopes were dashed.

"It was heaven, Camden, when we moved here, but now the Council behaves like they don't want Travellers here," Maggie said after the examination hearing.

We now await the Inspector's decision on whether the Local Plan meets the rules, and we'll be watching how Camden Council responds in the coming month.

20/05/2026

Camden community member Maggie Maughan, and our Policy Officer Nancy will be speaking up for the community at the Camden’s Local Plan Examination Hearing this afternoon.

It's an important moment in the long running campaign for affordable and culturally appropriate accommodation for Gypsies and Travellers in Camden that many community members have been part of.

The meeting is livestreamed at this link and they should be on around 3pm* https://www.civico.net/camden/23827

You can also add your name to the petition to show your support: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/petition-to-camden-council-improve-the-local-plan

*we expect it to be at 3 or later, but could be sooner depending on the rest of the meeting.

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08/05/2026

We’re hiring!

London Gypsies and Travellers is looking for a new Operations & Admin Coordinator to join our team.

This is a really important role helping keep everything running behind the scenes — from IT and office systems to supporting staff, coordinating processes and making sure things work smoothly day to day.

You don’t need to be an expert in everything — we’re looking for someone organised, adaptable and confident with systems who enjoys solving problems and supporting others.

Deadline to apply: Monday 18 May

https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/london-gypsies-and-travellers/operations-and-admin-coordinator/1066701?tsId=36

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Apply now for Operations and Admin Coordinator. , £32,500 - £35,000 per year (pro-rata), find a career with meaning today

05/05/2026

Your vote matters, your voice matters!

There are local council elections across London this Thursday 7 May

Vote for leaders who listen, understand and protect Gypsy and Traveller rights

Read more on our website: https://www.londongypsiesandtravellers.org.uk/news/2026/04/30/vote-for-those-who-show-us-respect/

And don't forget to take your photo ID with you!