The Islington Food Fund: working together to tackle local food poverty
The Islington Food Week (6-12th March) saw the launch of the Islington Food Strategy, 2023-28 – a community-led and inclusive approach to jointly tackle many of the food issues that is prevalent in society. The food strategy is predicated on four key themes and principles: Affordable healthy food for all, Sustainable local food economy, Climate […]
What does #EmbracingEquity mean for you? International Women’s Day feature
This International Women’s Day, we asked members of Cripplegate Foundation’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee to share their thoughts on #EmbracingEquity. Happy International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity. As you may have seen in the Cripplegate Foundation’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion working plan, Islington Giving & Cripplegate Foundation are committed to diversity, equity […]
Islington Giving launches ‘Mental Health Appeal’
Young people in Islington need urgent mental health support. Islington Giving has launched a mental health appeal to raise funds for vital mental health support for children and young people in Islington. What’s the problem? The odds were stacked against many children in Islington even before the cost of living crisis. Now, they’re facing greater […]
The Make it Happen Fund is now open!
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: This fund is the result of a partnership of Islington Giving and local housing associations. Islington Giving, Peabody Community Foundation, Newlon Housing Trust, Southern Housing Group, Hyde Housing and Clarion Futures have come together […]
Support for Islington residents affected by the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria
We are inspired by the strength and beauty of our #Islington community, as we come together to support people who have been impacted by the recent crisis in Türkiye & Syria. Here’s a list of local charities and organisations that you can support:
Bela’s journey through therapy at the Brandon Centre
Bela shares her experience through therapy with the Brandon Centre and her advice to young people struggling with their mental health. What was your experience with Brandon Centre like? “My experience was really amazing. There wasn’t that long of a waiting list to be seen. I was treated really well by everyone. My therapist was […]