Just announced: Organisations funded through the Islington Giving Crisis Fund
We are pleased to announce that, with some of the money raised through the Islington Giving Crisis Fund, we have so far been able to fund four organisations in Islington. The first wave of funding was for grants of up to £5,000 for urgent needs with a focus on food and other essentials and the […]
Crisis Fund: Apply for funding (now closed)
As you know, we have launched the Islington Giving Crisis Fund. Second wave of funding is now open for applications. Learn how you can apply for funding. To ensure applying and receiving funds is as easy as possible over the coming weeks, we have aligned funds raised through our Islington Giving Crisis fund to the London Community Response. […]
Partner Updates & Volunteering opportunities in Islington – Covid-19
Latest news from partner organisations and key volunteering opportunities in the borough. We update this page regularly, so look for the 🔥 to find the latest news. Company Three Company Three provide space for young people to express themselves. During this crisis, they’ve started an amazing Coronavirus Time Capsule, which is a weekly record of […]
Covid-19: Islington Giving Crisis and Recovery Fund
Thanks to the generosity of the people of Islington, local businesses and funders, we have raised more than £500,000 to support people who endured particular hardship during the Covid-19 lockdown earlier this year. The money was spent not only in crisis grants to individuals, but also given to groups who work longer-term with people who […]
“We stand with the sector” – funder response to Covid-19
We stand together with all those working with vulnerable communities, acknowledging the impact Covid-19 may have on our grantees, groups & civil society organisations. Please read below a joint statement of support from all of us London Funders: We, along with a wider group of funders, recognise that the covid-19 outbreak is an exceptional event […]
Listening and conversation event with funders and young people
The latest meeting of the ACF/ CYP network brought together 15 funders and 13 young people under the age of 27. It provided an informal space for us all to listen, connect and inspire – and break down the ‘them and us’ that can characterise grant making. Helen Kersley, Programme Director at Islington Giving explains […]