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.
Awesome Alumni: Deannia’s spoken word celebrating St Luke’s Community Centre
“You have now entered the core heart and soul of a community centre…” ~ Deannia, part of the Islington Giving Alumni We love this powerful
Finding Connection and Community at Memory Café ~ Small Charity Week
Every Tuesday morning in Islington, a warm and welcoming space opens its doors to a wide range of local residents from the independent elderly, carers,
Caring for Carers: How Islington Mind’s Carers Counselling Project is changing lives ~ Small Charity Week
With support from the Islington Giving Carers Panel, Islington Mind has been able to provide vital free counselling sessions to unpaid carers in the borough
How Archway Upcycle Group is contributing to a more sustainable borough ~ Small Charity Week
This #SmallCharityWeek, we spoke to Hannah from Archway Upcycle Group (AUG) – a grassroots community group offering a large workspace for the use of power
Connection and creativity with Cut Moose ~ Small Charity Week
This Small Charity Week, we caught up with Helen, Co-artistic Director at Cut Moose – a creative initiative that brings bold, imaginative community projects and performances
Soho Swim’s mission to make swimming accessible for all ~ Small Charity Week
This Small Charity Week, we spoke with Sam from Soho Swim, a unique swim school on a mission to make high-quality, affordable swimming lessons accessible