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 by encouraging neighbours to stop and have a chat whilst enjoying an ice cream.
Make Do Play, a local group providing free messy play sessions for kids, supported Adam with his project. Together, they became the ‘ice cream dream team!’.
“We saw smiles all around and many people got chatting to strangers they otherwise wouldn’t talk to. Several neighbours came out of their homes to say hello and meet others and one person burst into (happy!) tears, saying that this was the best thing that had happened to them all week. They had received some tough news, and said this small act of kindness and us talking with them made them feel supported and brought joy to a difficult week.” Adam, Project Lead
Do you have a project idea to bring joy to your community? The Make It Happen fund is a small grants scheme for Islington residents that offers funding up to a maximum of £500 for people to act on things they care about locally. Apply by 19 May 2025.
