What is the Make it Happen fund?
The Make It Happen fund is a small grants scheme for Islington residents that offers funding up to a maximum of £500 for people to act on things they care about locally. The purpose of the fund is to bring people together and do something that makes them feel proud of where they live.
Social housing landlords Peabody, Hyde, Clarion and Southern Housing Group alongside Islington Giving and other local voluntary organisations in Islington decided to work together with communities to build individual and community resilience and support innovation.
Who can apply?
Projects must align with one of the following aims:
- Healthy – helping people with their physical and mental wellbeing
- Happy – helping people make the most out of their lives through active citizenship, volunteering and community involvement
- Connected – bringing people together making them the heart of the community
The fund is to support activities and events that support local people by bringing joy or making a difference to the community. Projects could bring a new idea to life, help residents to put on a community event or support ongoing work of local groups. Examples include cultural cooking sessions, a community arts festival, parent and family support groups, mental health support initiatives, a community book club, a community art installation, health and wellbeing initiatives, and festive celebrations.
Browse our latest report to discover the impact of this fund, and watch this space for an update on the next round!
