My work experience week with Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation – July 2026
Last week, we welcomed A, a Year 10 student from a local school for a week of work experience at Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation. Supported by the whole team, he got stuck into a range of tasks from admin and research, attending meetings to external activities. Working closely with our Office Manager, Ruth, A […]
Small charities with big impact: How small charities provide support, joy and help to the Islington community
Small charities are often the beating heart of their communities. Working with limited resources but deep local knowledge, they provide vital support, create opportunities for connection and help people navigate some of life’s most challenging moments. This Small Charities Week, we’re celebrating some of the incredible small charities and community organisations making a difference across […]
Bridging the Youth Employment Gap: Opening Doors Through Islington Giving’s Young Jobs Programme
The stark picture of a growing NEET crisis “I told myself I couldn’t work in a place like that. With the encouragement I started to ease into the work and believed in myself that I just needed to start” The publication of Alan Milburn’s report on young people not in education, employment or training (Neet) paints a worrying picture of a […]
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 […]
New funding call from Islington Giving’s Community Panel 2026! ~ Funding for Islington groups and organisations
Calling Islington groups and organisations! Do you work to improve health outcomes for children and young people who are neurodivergent or experiencing mental health problems or the impacts of trauma, either directly or via their parents or carers? The Islington Giving Community Panel 2026 is now inviting applications for projects that improve health outcomes and help […]
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 […]