Claremont Project: Transforming Lives Through Arts and Wellbeing for Older Adults in Islington
This Small Charity Week, we caught up with Kyri Chrisostomou, Programme Manager at Claremont Project, an Arts and wellbeing centre for older adults aged 55+, in Angel, Islington. Discover how Claremont is making a profound impact on the community from their range of classes, social prescribing services, as well as the challenges they face as a […]
How KMEWO supports and transforms lives of Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women ~ Small Charity Week
The Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation (KMEWO) is a charity ‘led by and for’ Black and Minoritised women, which provides advice, support and advocacy for Kurdish, Middle Eastern and North African women. Operating across Islington, Hackney, Haringey, and Camden, KMEWO’s focus is supporting women experiencing domestic violence, harmful practices, and socio-economic challenges. “I started […]
How art-based charity, All Change, nurtures creativity and changes lives – #SmallCharityWeek
All Change is a cherished small charity that brings artists and communities together through authentic arts projects and experiences. Supported by various grants from Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving, All Change has grown and adapted over its 40-year history to support diverse communities, helping individuals access opportunities and lead fulfilling lives. The “All” in “All […]
How SEN Family Saturdays transforms lives for families with ASD ~ #SmallCharityWeek
SEN Family Saturdays is a community based, parent-led project working with families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Islington. The Saturday morning sessions provide a safe space with experienced staff, where children with autism can flourish, learn and explore without feeling judged. Families can also access and share advice, information and strategies to […]
“The Stuart Low Trust is a wonderful lifeline” – #SmallCharityWeek
Stuart Low was a young Islington man who sadly took his own life in 1997 after failing to find the help he needed to cope with schizophrenia. His death prompted local people to form the Stuart Low Trust (SLT). Their aim was to create social therapeutic activities for vulnerable, local people. The stigma around mental […]
Safe storage, strong support: How Street Storage is transforming lives in Islington
Street Storage, one of our Mind the Gap funded projects, provides those experiencing homelessness with free, accessible and safe storage for their belongings, as well as supporting their mental health and wellbeing. This project will run from a newly acquired building in Islington, which offers greater capacity to accommodate the possessions for up to 500 […]
