Last Friday, 24th October, our incredible Islington community came together for a truly cracking cause! Around 80 volunteers from local businesses joined forces to handmake more than 1,600 Angel Crackers, each one filled with love, local gifts, and a few surprise golden tickets.

The festive volunteering day brought together people from across Islington, including teams from Islington Council, MUFG, Multiplex, Mulalley, Arsenal Football Club, Bolt Burdon, Savills, The Erith Group, Endurance Land, and Mayor of Islington, Cllr Jason Jackson. Together, they rolled, tied, and packed our beautiful handmade crackers – all to raise funds for local projects tackling loneliness and isolation across the borough.

This year’s Angel Crackers project is sponsored by Bolt Burdon Solicitors, supported by Mulalley, and hosted by our long-time friends at the Business Design Centre, who provided the space, festive refreshments, and expert organisation that made the day such a success.

We’re so grateful to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and gave their time, energy, and heart to make this year’s cracker day so special. Thank you!

“Angel Crackers are such a joyful way of tackling something really serious. Loneliness can be devastating, but when our community comes together like this, we can turn crackers into connection.” – Sarah Benioff, CEO of Islington Giving 

How you can get involved 

Loneliness is a growing crisis in Islington – one of the most unequal boroughs in the UK, where poverty and mental ill health continue to impact too many lives. With rising costs putting grassroots organisations under increasing strain, community-led projects are more vital than ever.

That’s where Angel Crackers comes in to help. For a suggested donation of £5 per cracker, all proceeds help to fund local groups that bring people together, create connection, and spread joy – from food co-ops and community cafés to art workshops and safe spaces for people facing isolation or homelessness.

You can be part of the magic, too. By ordering Angel Crackers for your friends, family, or colleagues, you’re helping to support grassroots projects that keep our community connected this winter.

Snap up your Angel Crackers today and support a cracking cause to end loneliness in Islington.

To place bulk orders of Angel Crackers, please contact: Isobel Miller, Isobel.Miller@islingtongiving.org.uk or complete the form below.

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