(Now closed) The Make it Happen fund is now open for applications! 🎉
Calling Islington residents and community organisations! Do you have a project idea, activity or event that could make a difference to your community? The Make It Happen fund offers up to £500 for people to act on things they care about locally. Make it Happen is a micro-grants programme which offers grants to residents and […]
Islington Giving Community Panel 2024 Report
At Islington Giving, we believe in sharing decision-making power with residents who reflect and represent our diverse community. That’s why our Community Panel – Islington Giving’s first intergenerational panel – came together to make funding decisions with a total of £150,000. The panel worked together to fund local projects which support people to learn skills, […]
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 […]