Safe storage, strong support: How Street Storage is transforming lives in Islington
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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 […]
Lara on overcoming trauma and navigating mental health services through KMEWO’s counselling support
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When Lara was referred to Kurdish Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation (KMEWO’s) counselling services by the organisation’s crisis team she had experienced a number of painful and traumatic events in her life, including being a survivor of forced marriage and domestic violence. Lara needed a safe space to talk and reflect upon her trauma and fear, […]
The Grub Club helping older men to build confidence in the kitchen
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Cook for Good has been running a pantry on the Priory Green Estate since 2020. 241 members undertake a weekly shop for £3.50, access community meals, cookery classes, and are part of a growing community of neighbours that know and support each other. Yet last year, only 16 members were men. Who is accessing Cook […]
Mother2Mother run by Islington Mind supporting isolated female caregivers
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Mother2Mother, run by Islington Mind, brings together isolated mothers and female caregivers caring for children or family with mental health problems. The project provides opportunities for women like Miriam to socialise, build networks and access specialist support. Miriam’s time at Mother2Mother is ‘just for her’ – the one day a week she can put herself […]
Partner spotlight: Providing affordable, sustainable food for north Islington’s diverse communities
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Thanks to a grant from the Islington Giving Food Fund, Manor Gardens Welfare Trust were able to establish a new food co-op, where clients can choose from a range of ingredients and carry out weekly shops for £3. Over 49 weeks, 172 clients accessed the co-op, totalling 720 visits. Thanks to building new relationships with […]
Aaliyah, Co-founder of Dipped in Creativity Engagement on empowering youth through creative expression
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“We’re a youth-led organisation passionate about creative expression.” ~ Aaliyah, Co-founder of D.I.C.E Meet Aaliyah, the dynamic co-founder of youth-led social enterprise Dipped in Creativity Engagement CIC (D.I.C.E). D.I.C.E received a microgrant via Islington Giving’s Make it Happen fund for their free, creative enterprise project for young residents aged 16-25. The project aims to bring […]