Businesses Giving to Islington: Être Cécile
Since March 2019, Etre Cecile has been donating £10 for every ‘Paris Kiss’ t-shirt sold in-store and online. You can change lives whilst looking good here. Walking into Être Cécile’s Cross Street store is a light, homely experience. In the calm, it’s easy to forget that this is a growing global brand, bringing French style to customers […]
Paul Hamlyn Foundation joins Islington Giving
Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF) has joined Islington Giving. We are delighted to announce that Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF) has joined Islington Giving. The Foundation, established by publisher Paul Hamlyn in 1987, brings resources, knowledge, networks, and a history of social impact that will help change more lives for good in Islington. Islington Giving and PHF […]
Ten years of Business Giving in Islington: The CoRe Programme
10,000 hours given by skilled employees to support local community. Our partners The BIG Alliance have released the findings of the 2018 CoRe (Community Resourcing) Programme, now in its tenth year, with the 2019 programme already underway. The CoRe Programme matches the skills and experience of Macquarie Group and Slaughter and May employee volunteers with the needs […]
Director Kristina Glenn awarded the Freedom of the City of London.
106 women recognised as part of a commemoration of the centenary of women’s suffrage. The award comes the day before Islington Giving holds its own celebration of the changemaking contributions of women from all walks of life. Kristina, the first female Director in Cripplegate Foundation’s 500 year history, and Director of Islington Giving since 2010, […]
Bolt Burdon Solicitors and Thornhill Primary School inspire the next generation of lawyers
Year Six pupils get a flavour for working at a successful law firm In an inspiring example of how businesses are giving back to Islington, a group of 15 year six pupils has taken part in a five-week enrichment programme at Bolt Burdon. With the help of The BIG Alliance (Businesses for Islington Giving) the children spent Friday […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month in Islington
March is Women’s History Month People across the world are marking the month by remembering inspiring women from the past, and celebrating achievements in the now. We’re doing the same in islington, by taking a look back at a pioneering figure in our borough’s history, and highlighting some inspiring women changing lives today. We’ll also […]