Stories & Partners
Discover how your support is making a difference. Read inspiring, heart-warming stories of local people, groups and organisations working to bring communities together and tackle inequalities in Islington.
Walking Together: How The Mandem Is Helping Dads Find Their Village
Fatherhood can be one of life’s greatest joys, but it can also feel challenging or lonely. Through its Dad Walk initiative, The Mandem is creating
Inside Hillside Clubhouse: A Community Panel Story | Written by Rona
Hillside Clubhouse was funded by Islington Giving’s Community Panel (June-Oct 2025). Rona, a panel member and one of our Alumni Storytellers, visited the clubhouse to
Maximising Social Value: Multiplex and RED Construction
At Islington Giving, we’re passionate about maximising social value in Islington through collaboration and innovation. By partnering and working with purpose-driven businesses like Multiplex, we
Pooling resources to bring community ideas to life: working in partnership with local housing associations
“The hyper-local focus means that a small grant can have a really big impact. Some brilliant ideas have been brought to life, making use of
Responding to Crisis and Building Community Resilience: Google.org
“We have seen firsthand the positive impact that this collaborative approach has on our neighbourhood. Our long-standing partnership has connected more local residents to crisis
Pathways to prosperity: Developing a jobs placement programme with The Macquarie Group
“Being paired with a company and role that suited my interests has had a massive positive impact on my life.” Mehmet A 2026 report on