Welcome to Small Charity Week!🎉
Welcome to Small Charity Week, celebrating the work of some 157,400 charities across the UK. You probably know at least one such group in your local area, or maybe you receive support from a small charity which has specific experience in an issue close to you. 96% of all registered charities are classed as small, […]
Islington Giving Celebrates Small Charity Week 2024!
This Small Charity Week, Islington Giving proudly joins the annual celebration which recognises the vital and valuable contributions small charities make to communities across the UK. 96% of voluntary organisations in the UK are small charities (under £1m annual income), and 80% of all voluntary organisations have an income of under £100k per year. Small […]
Carers’ Fund Report 2024
In early 2024 Islington Giving ran a fund for carers. This took a participatory approach, consulting with carers and carers’ organisations to shape the model, decide upon priorities for the fund, and recruiting carers to take part in the panel which had authority to determine what organisations to fund in the borough. This report provides […]
Islington Giving Carers’ Panel awards seven new grants!
The Carers’ Fund, generously supported by The Mercers’ Company and co-developed with local carers and carer’s groups, is dedicated to supporting Islington’s unpaid carers. Here’s a look at the impactful projects we’ve recently funded. There are around 16,300 unpaid carers in Islington, providing physical, emotional and/or behavioural support. Carers are disproportionately affected by poverty, poor […]
Islington Giving and Macquarie Group long-term partnership highly commended at the Business Charity awards! 🎉
At the recent Third Sector Business Charity Awards, the long-standing partnership between Islington Giving and Macquarie Group was Highly Commended, highlighting the powerful impact of our collaborative local partnership over the past decade. This recognition reaffirms the impact and effectiveness of local partnerships in driving meaningful social impact within communities. Last week we enjoyed a […]
Kickin’ it for a cause: Highlights from The Vital Energi Cup 2024!
This year’s Vital Energi Cup was a smashing success! A huge thank you to the dynamic team at Vital Energi , our amazing team members Lisa and Isy, and all the talented young players and their families who joined us for a fun-filled day in the sun whilst raising funds for Islington Giving. Together we […]