Make It Happen Fund now open!
Are you part of an existing organisation or a small group of neighbours who would like to do something to improve the area or help people to connect? If so, the Make It Happen, is for you. The Make It Happen will provide grants of up to £500 to groups of residents or small organisations […]
‘Out The Box’ by Breakin’ Convention
Run by the hip hop theatre company Breakin’ Convention, ‘Out The Box’ invites a group of young people to come together to pitch a creative idea of what they collectively can work towards, such as a music documentary, a short film , a theatre piece, a music album or a live event. Once agreed, the group will […]
New Funding Opportunity! – Supporting Islington Families
We are a panel of eight local residents who have joined Islington Giving to shape this open call and make grant decisions that will benefit Islington parents and carers. We are inviting applications for projects that engage and empower isolated parents/carers. We want to fund work that will reduce the likelihood of families facing crisis […]
World Mental Health Day 2021 – mental health support in Islington
Mental ill health can have a significant negative impact on every aspect of life; from social inclusion to employment or education. In addition, the stigma and discrimination associated with it can make things even more difficult for people that experience mental health issues. The pandemic and its subsequent lockdowns have only worsened the situation: […]
Become part of Islington Giving’s Residents’ Panel 2021!
**Applications have now closed** Thank you! Do you have ideas to help parents in your area? Islington Giving is once again recruiting a group of eight local parents or carers to make decisions about how £115,000 of Islington Giving funding will be spent on helping parents to develop confidence and skills. Find out more about last year’s group. A Residents’ Panel provides an opportunity for […]
Children and young people in Islington still need your support
Islington Giving has launched a second fundraising appeal this year to raise funds for community-led groups to provide more activities and support to young people. Lockdowns have left 1 in 3 disadvantaged children in London suffering from anxiety and depression. Existing inequality in Islington has only made this worse for children living in poverty before the lockdowns began. The loss of education has not fallen evenly, and […]