News & Events
Stay in the know with Islington Giving’s latest news and events, where change comes to life.
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Shining a light on mental health: Improving the well-being of people in the borough
The World Bank estimates that 10% of people in the world are affected by, and 20% of children and young people suffer from some type
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Young Grant-Makers: Learning from the pilot
A group of 15 young Islington residents aged 16-26 became Islington Giving’s first Young Grant-Makers in May 2018. With a fully delegated budget of £80,000
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Unique grants with a special power to unlock joy
Joining a gym, enrolling in college or getting dental work done shouldn’t be seen as luxuries. But over 20% of people in Islington live in income deprived
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“Quite often the thing that really makes a difference doesn’t fit easily into other funding streams”
Some of the Catalyst Programme partners explain in their own words, how the programme has helped the communities they support. Jennifer Savage, Pause: The Catalyst funding
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Kristina Glenn | Leading change in Islington for 26 years
In September 2019, Kristina Glenn stepped down as Director of Cripplegate Foundation after 12 years, and nine years as Director of Islington Giving. Kristina has
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Place-based giving: growing nationwide, thriving in Islington
We have been referenced in three important research reports highlighting the growing success of place-based giving across London and the UK. Centre for London’s More, Better,