Our Team

The Islington Giving team builds relationships with inspiring people and organisations, and works with them to create positive impact in Islington.

Victoria Benson

CEO

Victoria Benson joined as Chief Executive of Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving Giving in September 2026.

Programme Manager

Patrick joined the Foundation in 2015. He oversees the Islington Council Community Chest grants programme...

Programme Manager

Victor has worked in the voluntary and community sector for more than 15 years...

Programme Director

Anne joined Islington Giving & Cripplegate Foundation in 2019. She oversees the operation and development of our programmes...

Fundraising & Communications Manager

Isy started at Cripplegate and Islington Giving in October 2022 from a fundraising role at a place-based children’s charity...

Programme Manager

Laura started at Cripplegate in June 2022 as Programme Manager. She has previously worked in a range of health...

Digital Communications Manager

Tam joined Islington Giving in January 2022. She is part of the communications and development team and manages the digital...

Finance & Resources Officer

Azar started at Cripplegate in March 2023 as Finance and resource officer; she is an ACCA qualified accountant...

Director of Finance and Resources

Jenny joined Cripplegate as Director of Finance and Resources in May 2024. She has worked in similar roles across...

Make it Happen Coordinator

Sarah joined Islington Giving in May 2024 as the Make It Happen Fund Coordinator. The aim of the fund is...

Alumni Manager

Natalie joined Cripplegate and Islington Giving as Alumni Manager, in September 2024. Her role is to help...

Director of Development and Communications

George joined Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation as Director of Development and Communications in January 2025.

Office Manager

Ruth joined Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving in July 2025. Ruth has over 15 years working in the voluntary sector...

Young Grant Makers Programme Leader

Jarah leads the Young Grant Makers programme, having previously taken part as a panel member herself. She supports young people

Young Grant Makers Programme Leader