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.
Express for Success by the Stuart Low Trust – Mental Health Awareness Week
Funded and supported by Islington Giving’s Community Panel, Express for Success supports young adults (18–35) with mental health challenges to build confidence, make friends and
Free ice-cream on the canal ~ Make it Happen
Local resident Adam had the idea of a free ice cream stand on Regent’s Canal. His aim was to help to reduce isolation and loneliness
Scoliosis care packages ~ Make it Happen
Roshana who is 15 and has scoliosis, wanted to help others with the same condition by putting together care packages for young Islington residents who
Daytrips with Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies ~ Make it Happen
Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies is an inclusive group supporting older people, neurodivergent people and people with mental ill health and substance misuse issues. Over the
“Isaac is such an inspiration” ~ Make it Happen
Isaac received a Make it Happen grant to deliver a two-day film-making masterclass for young people. After developing his cinematography skills with youth film production
Making waves for mental health with Paddle Play ~ Make it Happen
Local resident, Nicola, strongly believes in the mental health benefits of paddleboarding as an active way to get fit, try something new and re-engage with