Drumming, sport, art and more – young people have decided!
These are the organisations that the group of young people in Islington have decided to fund. Across eight months, a group of 16 to 26 year olds living in Islington met weekly as the Young Grant Makers. They had the responsibility of deciding which organisations would make a real difference to young people in the borough. After […]
Make a real difference this winter
Thank you for your generous donations. The Homeless Catalyst Fund has now closed. In partnership with the Islington Council’s Street Homeless Team we are piloting a ‘Homeless Catalyst Fund’ this year. Via their team, the Fund will provide small grants to people on the streets, or who have a recent history of rough sleeping in […]
Breaking out of isolation: Social Prescribing report
The Claremont Project in the heart of Islington offers a diverse range of creative activities for local, often vulnerable, people over the age of 55 so that they can have opportunities to shine and live happier, healthier and more connected lives. The Claremont Social Prescribing programme, funded by Islington Giving, has been running for seven years now, […]
Mental health and wellbeing at school: Talk For Health report
Talk for Health’s programme teaches ways of communicating that prevent and relieve mental distress, as well as building community. In 2019, Talk for Health received funding from our Mental Health Fund to carry out a year-long research and piloting project to adapt the programme for school settings. Reaching young people at school is crucial since 75% of mental illness […]
Young people shaping the future of the borough
Another successful Young Grant-Makers programme came to an end this month. We were delighted to run this year’s programme in partnership with Children in Need and City Bridge Trust. Over the last 9 months, 15 young people in the borough have worked through a whole grant-making cycle; from researching their local area and reflecting on the […]
Boosting local business and good causes
We’ve teamed up with the Local Buyers Club, a discount card promoting independent businesses. For every new member who joins the Local Buyers Club with the code ISGIVE, they’ll donate £5 to Islington Giving to support local good causes. “We know how important independent trade is to the local economy; when you shop locally more of the money […]