Take action to support your neighbours during the cost of living crisis
Islington is one of the most unequal boroughs in the UK. Many people and families in Islington have been experiencing deprivation even before the Cost of Living Crisis which has only made conditions worse. Even before rising prices and stagnating income, 11,500 families in Islington were living in fuel poverty and 43% of children were […]
Being a Trustee for Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation
Our Trustees are integral to the work that we do at Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation. This #TrusteesWeek we caught up with two of our board members – Edmund Brandt and Sarah Lee – to learn more about their motivations in becoming a Trustee, their highlights so far, and how they’re making a positive difference […]
A call for project proposals by Islington Giving’s Young Grant Makers! (now closed)
Islington Giving’s Young Grant Makers Resident Panel launches its call for applications to support projects for Islington’s young residents! We are a group of 12 Young People who live in Islington, who have come together this year to make decisions about how Islington Giving’s funding for young people is spent. We want to fund projects […]
Islington Giving Crisis Appeal update
We are now a few weeks into the Islington Giving Crisis Appeal, raising funds for emergency food, fuel and basic essentials to support vulnerable local residents through this winter. Thanks to the generosity of our community and our trusted relationships with our partners working in the borough, including Help on Your Doorstep and Age UK Islington, we have already […]
A call for project proposals by our Golden Grantmakers Resident Panel
Islington Giving’s Golden Grantmakers Resident Panel introduces its call for applications to support activities for Islington’s older residents! We are inviting applications for projects that enrich lives by supporting Islington’s older residents to be actively engaged. We want to fund work that identifies local older people who are isolated and lonely and to build social, […]
Say hello to our new Young Grant Makers!
We are delighted to welcome our latest cohort of driven young people who will meet once a week for five months to learn more about the world of grant making, gain valuable skills and experience, and choose how money is spent on youth services in Islington. From shifting power to amplifying young people’s voices, here’s […]