We are recruiting a Young Grant Makers leader!
Are you passionate about putting real decision-making power directly into the hands of young people? Islington Giving has an exciting opportunity for a Programme Leader to steer our upcoming Young Grant Makers (YGM) programme. Every year, we recruit 12 local residents aged 16–24 to become active grant makers. Most have no prior experience in funding […]
A year of community, connection and impact with the Mayor of Islington 💜
“It’s an honour to serve as Mayor of the borough that helped shape me, a place that is home to incredible people, bold ideas, and strong communities.” ~ Former Mayor of Islington, Cllr Jason Jackson As the Mayor of Islington’s Charity of the Year for 2025–26, we’ve had the privilege of spending the past year working alongside Cllr Jason Jackson […]
6 local projects funded to strengthen Islington communities
At the Islington Giving Grants Committee meeting on 12 February 2026, we agreed funding to six local partners working alongside Islington residents to improve mental health, reduce isolation and strengthen community connection. Here’s a snapshot of where the money will go and what it will help to achieve. The Manna — £12,000 over three years […]
Meet the 7 local projects funded by our Young Grant Makers 2025-26! 🏆
We’re excited to share the local projects awarded funding by our Young Grant Makers – a passionate group of young people from Islington who came together to decide how funding for young people should be spent. Bringing lived experience, curiosity and fresh perspectives, they’ve led the way in identifying and supporting projects that reflect the […]
Thanks for joining us at Ultimate Charity Darts Challenge with the Mayor of Islington!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Islington Giving’s Ultimate Charity Darts Challenge on 21 April at Flight Club Islington. The team spirit, community connections, and energy in the room was something special! We were proud to be joined by the Mayor of Islington, Jason Jackson alongside local businesses, residents, and our […]
Join the Ultimate Bullseye Challenge with the Mayor of Islington! 🎯
Have you got what it takes to be a the next Luke Littler? Join the Mayor of Islington’s Ultimate Charity Bullseye Challenge at Flight Club Darts on Tuesday 21 April for an evening of fun and friendly competition with fellow local businesses to raise funds for young people’s mental health in Islington. Tuesday 21 April […]