Welcome to our latest Impact Report!
In 2025, local people, partners and supporters marked 15 years of collective action through Islington Giving. Since 2010, more than £12.5 million has been raised and invested directly in the community.
“In a borough marked by stark inequality, people’s determination, compassion, and everyday acts of solidarity continue to shine through. That spirit remains one of Islington’s greatest sources of strength.” ~ Sarah, CEO of Islington Giving & Cripplegate Foundation
And over the last year, thanks to the generosity of our corporate partners, trusts and foundations and supporters, we raised £1.38 million for the local community. We also awarded £1.12m to local projects which benefited an estimated 13,200 people in Islington.
This shared effort – between residents, community organisations, funders, and local businesses – responds to urgent need while giving people the power and dignity to shape solutions for themselves.
In the report, you can read more about amazing local people leading the way (p.8-11), explore some of the incredible grassroots projects making a positive difference (p.12-17), including projects funded by Make it Happen (p.12-13), Catalyst grants (p.14-15) and the Food Fund programme (p.16-17). You can also explore our Islington community map and the list of active grants (p.18 onwards).
“Islington Giving, thank you for making it happen. Without the funding, my dreams would never have been achieved.” ~ Deannia, Islington Giving Alum
Thank you to all of our incredible community, partners and supporters who have enabled this work to happen. We know that when we work together, we can create positive social impact.
Photos in the report include those by: Steve Bainbridge, Danny Treacy. Em Fitzgerald | Map: Siôn Ap Tomos
“We’re thrilled to work with Islington Giving and support the incredible impact they have in the borough. Their focus on community-led initiatives and understanding of local challenges inspire us to deepen our own commitment, amplify what we can achieve together and meet local needs.” ~ Anne Kuenning, Assistant Vice President, Endurance Land.
