Islington is facing a loneliness crisis

Will you help us fund vital life-changing projects? Together, we can bring hope and community to more of our neighbours. From isolation to connection💜

100% of your donation will fund vital mental health and wellbeing projects in Islington, connecting our community and helping vulnerable people feel less isolated.

With some of the highest levels of poverty and mental ill health in the country, local community projects and services are experiencing unprecedented strain.

This winter, we need your help to ensure incredible local organisations can continue to offer essential points of connection, support, and joy for vulnerable local residents.

could pay for a day out for a carer, providing some respite from their day-to-day responsibilities

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could pay for the materials at a free artist-run creative event for local people struggling with their mental health

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could pay for the ingredients a cooking class for up to 35 isolated older men, offering an opportunity to connect over food

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How your support makes a real difference

Islington Giving works with grassroots community groups and projects tackling both the effects and the root causes of increasing social isolation and loneliness.

Your donation to Islington Giving means supporting the whole community through a wide range of projects – providing holistic services and supporting local people no matter their background or circumstances.

Together, we can create a more connected, resilient, and supportive community – one where no one has to feel alone.

Thank you. 100% of your support will help local people access projects in Islington.

James’ story ~ “You can forget the doom and gloom when you come to the Grub Club.”

“I have been suffering from poor mental health for some time, and last June I was told that I have limited capabilities in preparing for

Sarah’s story ~ “Islington Giving makes us less divided.”

This year marks 15 years since Islington Giving started changing lives, making a difference and spreading joy in our community. I’m one of the many

B Creative young women’s project at Apple Store - photo by Danny Treacy

How art-based charity, All Change, boosts creativity and wellbeing

“We’re interested in redressing that balance and looking at who isn’t being seen, who isn’t being heard, and how can arts and culture enable those

We want to make sure nobody in our community feels isolated or alone this winter. Every donation, small or big, makes a real difference.

We are thrilled to share that, thanks to the generosity of our incredible community, we’ve raised a total of £25,914 through our Winter Appeal, including £8,334 from Angel Crackers!

Thank you!

Your kind donation helps to fund vital local projects offering connection, support and joy for vulnerable local residents. Read more in our local stories of impact.