The Men’s Grub Club working to tackle food insecurity, barriers to work and social isolation
The Men’s Grub Club, run by Cook for Good is an organisation working to tackle food insecurity, barriers to work and social isolation on the Priory Green Estate. The Men’s Grub Club is a programme for older men on the estate, particularly those who are retired, living alone, and socially isolated. They come together to […]
Bringing mindfulness and yoga to young people in Islington
The Young Grant Makers programme puts decision-making power into the hands of young people to shape the activities and services available to them in the borough. One of the projects funded by Young Grant Makers in 2023-4, alongside numerous other charities around Islington, has been making a difference to young people attending Mary’s Youth Club. […]
How Fully Focused empowers young people’s creativity
Last year, our Young Grant Makers (2022-2023 panel) funded seven transformative projects supporting young people in Islington. One such project was Fully Focused—a dynamic youth-driven production company teaching young people film and media skills, and creating content which is then showcased in local cinemas. We recently caught up with Fully Focused, who shared these words […]
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 […]
