Glow in the Angel lights up Islington once again! ✨
On Saturday 15th we enjoyed the wonderful annual Glow in the Angel event – and Angel Central was buzzing! The event drew residents, families, and visitors together for an afternoon filled with carols, festive crafts, market stalls, and uplifting performances from local community groups. With something for everyone to enjoy, the atmosphere was vibrant and […]
A call for project proposals by Islington Giving’s Young Grant Makers 2025!
Calling Islington-based voluntary groups and organisations! Do you support young people aged 13-20* to navigate key life transitions? Do you offer engaging educational opportunities that help young people find a path in life through developing knowledge and/or practical skills? Do you proactively reach young people who may otherwise be excluded from services, for example because […]
A cracking day for Islington: 1,600 Angel Crackers handmade with love 💜
Last Friday, 24th October, our incredible Islington community came together for a truly cracking cause! Around 80 volunteers from local businesses joined forces to handmake more than 1,600 Angel Crackers, each one filled with love, local gifts, and a few surprise golden tickets. The festive volunteering day brought together people from across Islington, including teams […]
Angel Crackers: Pulling together to end loneliness in Islington this winter 🎉
This winter, Islington is pulling together once again to fight loneliness with Angel Crackers! Angel Crackers – fun, festive crackers packed with goodies – will raise vital funds for grassroots community organisations offering connection, joy and practical support to vulnerable Islington residents. For a suggested donation of £5 per cracker, supporters help fund activities such […]
Order your Angel Crackers! 🎉
How to order your Angel Crackers: To place bulk orders of Angel Crackers, please contact: Isobel Miller, Isobel.Miller@islingtongiving.org.uk directly, or you can complete the form below with more details about your order. Once you submit this form, we will contact you within 2–3 working days to discuss ways you can donate. Order your Angel Crackers […]
Well, hello there, aren’t you a cracking neighbour!
Thank you so much for joining us in our mission to end loneliness in Islington this winter. Loneliness is a growing crisis in Islington, one of the most unequal boroughs in the UK, with some of the highest levels of poverty and mental ill health in the country. With rising costs, grassroots organisations supporting our […]