Stories & Partners
Discover how your support is making a difference. Read inspiring, heart-warming stories of local people, groups and organisations working to bring communities together and tackle inequalities in Islington.
Spotlight on “Ignition”: Unlocking Potential and Creating Pathways to Independence” by Jarah Begum, Alumni Storytellers
Wipers Ignition Programme is their youth’s flagship employability and independence initiative, where I saw first-hand how the right support, opportunities, and encouragement can transform a
“Young people in Islington just turned my world upside down” by Claire Farrell
This Community Centre Week (20-26 July), we’re sharing this article written by Clare Farrell who reflects on her experience attending a Youth Assembly in Islington,
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
Spotlight on Inside Out: A Space Where Stories, Creativity and Community Flourish by Jarah, Alumni Storytellers
Inside Out: A Space Where Stories, Creativity and Community Flourish When I recently had the opportunity to visit Inside Out, Odd Eyes Theatre’s creative programme
“Everyday acts of extraordinary courage”: How young refugees are rebuilding, healing, and thriving through Nafsiyat
This Small Charity Week and following Refugee Week, we’re shining a spotlight on Nafsiyat, a pioneering Islington-based charity that provides trauma-informed, intercultural therapy to people
Aziz’s story: “War tried to silence me – but I found my voice” 💜
This week as part of Mental Health Awareness Week and Million Acts of Hope , we’re sharing Aziz’s powerful and hopeful story. Soon after arriving