Islington Neighbours Appeal 💜

We all want to be good neighbours. And with Islington Giving, we can show up for our community – together. Your donation provides support, connection, and hope right on your doorstep.

"I was unable to go out alone for 19 years. Now, I wish the groups would go on longer because I never want to go home!" - Suzie, Good Neighbours Scheme

Islington is a borough of energy, diversity and compassion, and it’s these strengths – among many others – that give us our wonderful identity.

But sadly, we’re also a borough where too many of us are struggling to meet even the most basic needs. And these pressures are growing, driving deeper inequality and isolation.

Every day, Islington families have to make choices between topping up the electricity or putting food on the table.

Our community spaces, where we’ve always gone to share a laugh or a chat, are disappearing. And many people can’t access the support and advice they desperately need.

That’s why we’ve launched the Islington Neighbours Appeal. Because together, we can change this.

Your kindness creates real change on your doorstep

"I was so relieved and happy that I cried when I got support. They’re just so human. You can tell they really care." - Louise

Every year we partner with hundreds of organisations to make life better for everyone in Islington. One of these partnerships is with Help on Your Doorstep, who ensure more residents get crucial support, connect with neighbours and thrive.

“Help on Your Doorstep is all about building a bridge between services and the residents who need them.

At the moment, people are really struggling with things like the cost of living, poor housing and isolation. We’re listening and designing our support around this lived reality, helping local people build networks of mutual support and connecting more residents to the advice and services they need. Or, as I like to say, helping people get back in touch with their strengths.

When we meet people where they’re at, they can find their inner strength – and that makes our community better. It’s what makes Islington feel like a place where people can belong.”

Ken Kanu, CEO of Help on Your Doorstep

How your donation makes a real difference

Islington Giving works with grassroots community groups and projects tackling both the effects and the root causes of increasing social isolation and inequality. 100% of your donation will make a real difference to our community in Islington.

Your donation to Islington Giving means supporting the whole community through a wide range of projects – providing holistic services and supporting local people no matter their background or circumstances.

The impact we can make relies on the kindness of our neighbours like you. Below are some examples of the vital local projects we fund.

Please donate today and help make Islington a place where everyone can live a good life.

If you have any questions about your donation or otherwise, please contact us at mail@islingtongiving.org.uk and we’d be happy to assist.

Strengthening connections and belonging on local estates

Before Suzie joined the Good Neighbours Scheme, she hadn’t been able to leave her home alone for nearly two decades. Living with agoraphobia meant outings were limited to essential hospital visits, always with support from her husband or son. Suzie said that coming to the Good Neighbour Scheme activities has been a turning point for her.

Helping unpaid carers find support through community and creativity

Kick Off with a Verse at Park Theatre offers unpaid carers of people living with dementia a rare moment of space, connection, and self‑expression. Carers can attend on their own, or join while the person they care for takes part in Together in Time, Park Theatre’s singing group for people living with dementia.

Enabling young people to reach their full potential

Over five months, our Young Grant Makers have led the way, deciding how funding should be invested in youth projects and services across Islington. This year’s cohort chose to back local projects and services which support young people to navigate key life transitions, offer engaging educational opportunities, and proactively reach young people who may otherwise be excluded from services.

It’s been an incredible 15 years of changing lives and sparking joy in our wonderful community. Check out some stories of the incredible local projects and organisations you’ve helped to support!

Local stories

Islington Giving has been chosen as Cllr Jason Jackson, Mayor of Islington’s Charity for 2025–2026! We look forward to working closely with the Mayor to raise vital funds for amazing local projects.