Stories & Partners
Read inspiring stories of local people, groups and organisations, and learn more about our collective work in the borough.
“I go from one care-giving job to another over 24 hours”
International Women’s Day 2021 #IWD2021 Story by Karen Mckenzie, Islington Council RSS team Islington’s Resident Support Scheme (RSS) is a local welfare fund which
“The Festive Season is going to be very, very different this year”
Family Saturdays is a unique group run by Islington parents for Islington parents and their Children with special educational needs (SEN). This festive season is going to
#ChristmasConnections: Big support to tackle huge pressures
Maria was an architectural designer until the company she worked for closed while she was on maternity leave. At the same time that her son
A space to connect
The Good Neighbours Scheme provides a space for Islington residents to connect with each other – improving each other’s mental health and wellbeing. It’s
Good Neighbours
Isolation and loneliness are real issues for many residents in Islington, but thanks to people like Martin, who give their time to help, building new
Hundreds of inspired young people: a story
“I have a better idea of what the future looks like for me. I can achieve anything if I put my mind to it.” Thinking
