The Men’s Grub Club working to tackle food insecurity, barriers to work and social isolation
The Men’s Grub Club, run by Cook for Good is an organisation working to tackle food insecurity, barriers to work and social isolation on the Priory Green Estate. The Men’s Grub Club is a programme for older men on the estate, particularly those who are retired, living alone, and socially isolated. They come together to […]
Get involved in our Mapping Islington project! Share your favourite place in Islington 💜
What’s your favourite place in Islington? Whether it’s a vibrant community centre, a scenic park, the best cafe, or a historical landmark in Islington, we want to hear from you! Throughout this summer, we’ll be sharing your favourite places in Islington. This is a great opportunity to showcase and celebrate the places that make our […]
Events supported by Islington Giving’s Make it Happen Fund
This Small Charity Week, we’re excited to highlight some fantastic events funded by Islington Giving’s Make it Happen Fund. These events are a great opportunity to witness the impactful work your support makes possible. Feel free to reach out to us or the event organisers for more information. We will be adding more events and […]
Putting carers on the map: Interview with Sarah Page, Carers Fund Panellist
To mark Carers Week, we caught up with Sarah Page, a member of the Islington Giving Carers Panel responsible for making recent funding decisions. Sarah is also an Islington resident, carer of her son, and now Islington Giving’s Make It Happen Fund Coordinator, where she helps support grassroots projects that spark joy and foster community […]
Celebrating Volunteers Week: Join us in driving social impact!
Happy #VolunteersWeek! We are so lucky to have such a connected, collaborative and vibrant voluntary sector in Islington. From lending a helping hand to driving social impact, thank you for all you do to create a brighter Islington together! Here are three ways you can get involved this Volunteers Week and beyond. 1) Islington has […]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: #MomentsForMovement
This year’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek theme is #MomentsForMovement, which highlights the impacts of movement on mental health and wellbeing, including and not limited to: Promoting social interaction: Group activities or sports can increase social engagement and reduce feelings of loneliness. Enriching our lives and experiences: Regular physical activity contributes to a greater overall sense of wellbeing and […]
