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.
The Good Neighbours Scheme: Strengthening connections and belonging on local estates
Every year we partner with hundreds of organisations to make life better for everyone in Islington. One of these initiatives is The Good Neighbours Scheme
Kick Off with a Verse: Bringing creativity and connection to carers of people living with dementia
Kick Off with a Verse at Park Theatre is a creative ‘writing for wellbeing’ programme, which gives carers of people with dementia the time and
Ending homelessness in Islington: How Street Storage helped Nick rebuild his life and secure a new job
Accessible, safe storage is hard to find for those experiencing homelessness. People sleeping out are often identified by, and targeted, for having their belongings with
“It has been 19 years since I was able to go out alone” – How Good Neighbours Scheme boosted Suzie’s self-determination
The Good Neighbours Scheme (GNS) is a community-led initiative run by Help on Your Doorstep and local volunteers, which builds community connections and belonging on
“A Place Where I Feel Safe”: How Mariam, a refugee in Islington, found a sense of belonging at Manor Gardens
Manor Gardens is a health and wellbeing charity based in Upper Holloway. They empower people to change their lives for the better through services and
“The one place Lola would be accepted”: Richard and Lola’s experience of Memory Café
Richard and Lola started attending Memory Café when Lola was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. To begin with they both enjoyed participating in the activities together –