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.
Safe storage, strong support: How Street Storage is transforming lives in Islington
Street Storage, one of our Mind the Gap funded projects, provides those experiencing homelessness with free, accessible and safe storage for their belongings, as well
Lara on overcoming trauma and navigating mental health services through KMEWO’s counselling support
When Lara was referred to Kurdish Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation (KMEWO’s) counselling services by the organisation’s crisis team she had experienced a number of painful
The Grub Club helping older men to build confidence in the kitchen
Cook for Good has been running a pantry on the Priory Green Estate since 2020. 241 members undertake a weekly shop for £3.50, access community
Mother2Mother run by Islington Mind supporting isolated female caregivers
Mother2Mother, run by Islington Mind, brings together isolated mothers and female caregivers caring for children or family with mental health problems. The project provides opportunities
Partner spotlight: Providing affordable, sustainable food for north Islington’s diverse communities
Thanks to a grant from the Islington Giving Food Fund, Manor Gardens Welfare Trust were able to establish a new food co-op, where clients can
Aaliyah, Co-founder of Dipped in Creativity Engagement on empowering youth through creative expression
“We’re a youth-led organisation passionate about creative expression.” ~ Aaliyah, Co-founder of D.I.C.E Meet Aaliyah, the dynamic co-founder of youth-led social enterprise Dipped in Creativity