Over £10,000 raised so far for the Islington Winter Appeal!
A huge thank you to everyone who has already supported our winter appeal – we have now raised over £10,000! This money will make a huge difference to our work, helping to fund local projects that make connections, spark joy and change lives. We are so grateful to be part of a community that comes […]
[Now closed] Apply to become a Young Grant Maker! Interview with Izzy Petriti
Izzy Petriti joined us in October 2022 as a panel member for the Young Grant Makers Programme. She started working as a Leader of the YGM Programme in August 2023, and has also previously been on the Make It Happen Panel. Here, Izzy shares more about her experience as a Young Grant Maker, and why […]
The impact of nature and art on young people’s anxiety at the Stuart Low Trust ~ Mental Health Awareness Week
Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Week, a time dedicated to shining a spotlight on and raising awareness about the significance of mental wellbeing. This year’s theme is anxiety, and we’ll be sharing some stories and experiences from young people in Islington who are benefitting from transformative local programmes. Here, we caught up with four young […]
The positive impact of Brandon Connect on young people’s anxiety ~ Mental Health Awareness Week
Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Week, a time dedicated to shining a spotlight on and raising awareness about the significance of mental wellbeing. This year’s theme is anxiety, and we’ll be sharing some stories and experiences from young people in Islington who are benefitting from transformative local programmes. Here, we caught up with Alexander,* a […]
Breaking the stigma: Bela’s journey through therapy with Brandon Centre ~ Mental Health Awareness Week
Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Week, a time dedicated to shining a spotlight on and raising awareness about the significance of mental wellbeing. This year’s theme is anxiety, and we’ll be sharing some stories and experiences from young people in Islington who are benefitting from transformative local programmes. Picture this: the pandemic, a crushing cost-of-living […]
Impact in Islington: Launching our latest Impact Report 2022!
Last week, we hosted our Impact in Islington event to celebrate the progress we’ve made together in supporting our community and borough, and to launch our latest Impact report 2022! We welcomed a range of local community groups and organisations, partners and supporters, alongside a fantastic panel of speakers: Macquarie, The Parent House, Peoples Place […]