Shining a light on mental health: Improving the well-being of people in the borough
The World Bank estimates that 10% of people in the world are affected by, and 20% of children and young people suffer from some type of mental health disorder. This comes down to one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives. And, after years of decline, suicide rates are on the […]
Young Grant-Makers: Learning from the pilot
A group of 15 young Islington residents aged 16-26 became Islington Giving’s first Young Grant-Makers in May 2018. With a fully delegated budget of £80,000 from Islington Giving they made decisions on grants for projects and activities that would most benefit Islington’s young people. To deliver the programme and ensure its success Islington Giving partnered […]
Unique grants with a special power to unlock joy
Joining a gym, enrolling in college or getting dental work done shouldn’t be seen as luxuries. But over 20% of people in Islington live in income deprived households and almost 18% of all Islington households are without work, which means that many families and individuals can’t even consider them as optional extras. Start a Catalyst Programme The […]
“Quite often the thing that really makes a difference doesn’t fit easily into other funding streams”
Some of the Catalyst Programme partners explain in their own words, how the programme has helped the communities they support. Jennifer Savage, Pause: The Catalyst funding has been extremely helpful to the women in Pause. Quite often the thing that really makes a difference doesn’t fit easily in to other funding streams; roller blades or a gym […]
Kristina Glenn | Leading change in Islington for 26 years
In September 2019, Kristina Glenn stepped down as Director of Cripplegate Foundation after 12 years, and nine years as Director of Islington Giving. Kristina has worked for the Foundation since 1993, starting as a part time Grants Officer before working as Grants Manager. Before becoming Director, she oversaw the awarding of millions of pounds of […]
Place-based giving: growing nationwide, thriving in Islington
We have been referenced in three important research reports highlighting the growing success of place-based giving across London and the UK. Centre for London’s More, Better, Together: A strategic review of giving in London, The Researchery’s Place-based giving schemes: Funding, engaging and creating stronger communities (commissioned by the Office for Civil Society, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and […]