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.
Isaac’s story: When talent meets the right support 🎬
By 18, Isaac was already working on high‑end TV and film productions for BBC, Apple TV+ and Netflix. It wasn’t an easy route. School wasn’t
Sonja’s story: Finding stability through creativity after displacement 🎨
Sonja’s story: Finding stability through creativity after displacement When a hotel housing 13‑year‑old refugee Sonja and her family was destroyed by fire, everything they owned
How Deannia brought self-love and connection to Islington parents through the Make it Happen fund
Deannia is a local resident and long-time member of the Parent House, where she supports other parents navigating isolation, school challenges, and housing struggles. Sharing
Valda James: The Trailblazer Who Became Islington’s First Black Mayor
This Women’s History Month and following International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating an extraordinary Islington trailblazer: Councillor Valda James. Part of the Windrush generation, Valda, 98,
Amy’s journey as a Young Grant Maker at Islington Giving 2025-2026
As the Islington Giving Young Grant Makers programme comes to a close, our young people took time to reflect on their experience through a series
Funding decisions led by young people ~ Jarah’s reflections
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