Improving Islington for older residents – Golden Grant Makers

We were excited to begin a series of outreach sessions with Islington’s older residents as part of this year’s Golden Grant Makers resident-led grant programme. In the first session, held with Age UK at the Cally Clock Tower Centre, we talked about what the members loved about Islington, what they thought could be improved, and […]

[Now closed] Are you interested in taking part in a focus group?

Working with Power With, our parent charity Cripplegate Foundation is looking for Islington residents to take part in a focus group to help them learn more about the lives and experiences of people living in Islington. Each year, with the help of residents, Cripplegate Foundation makes grants to loads of local charities. Together with partners, […]

Become a Golden Grant Maker!

Aged 55 or above? Live in Islington? Want to take an active role in providing more opportunities for older residents? Islington Giving is looking for eight local older residents to come together and make decisions about which local projects and services to fund. In doing so, you will be helping us provide more opportunities for older people […]

[Now closed] The Make it Happen Fund is now open for applications! 🎉

Do you have an idea for a project that could benefit your community? If so, the Make It Happen Fund, is for you. The Make it Happen fund awards up to £500 to small local community groups and groups of residents to bring joy or make a difference to the community. Projects could bring a […]

[Now closed] *GIVEAWAY* Win £100 to spend at After Noah in Islington!

Schools out, and we have teamed up with After Noah in Islington to give away £100 to spend at their beautiful, vintage toy store! From arts and crafts, construction toys, games and puzzles, to green toys – you’re sure to find something you love. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to treat a little person […]

[Now closed] 📣Become a Young Grant Maker!

17-24? Live in Islington? Want to gain skills, earn money and make change in your community? Become a Young Grant Maker!   “Young Grant Makers gives us the power and a voice to provide life-changing opportunities. I’ve seen it happen myself!” Each year the Young Grant Makers programme gives 12 young people the power to fund the […]