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Islinton Giving's Young Grant-Makers Call for Proposals

Islinton Giving's Young Grant-Makers Call for Proposals

Islington Giving's Young Grant-Makers 2021 are inviting applications from projects that help young people get a picture of what success means for them, and then gives them the right support to get what they need in order to realise their own, individual potential.  These could include projects that: Help young people transit…

Interview: Edmund Brandt “I'm proud of the fact that we've already invested in a social impact fund”

Interview: Edmund Brandt “I'm proud of the fact that we've already invested in a social impact fund”

Edmund joined our board of governors back in October. As Chair of the Finance and General Purposes Committee, one of his key goals is to look at Cripplegate’s investment policy and make sure that we invest in a way that does no harm but also advances good causes.

Interview: Paul Formosa “We need to find ways to support people to flourish and live their best possible lives”

Interview: Paul Formosa “We need to find ways to support people to flourish and live their best possible lives”

Paul joined Cripplegate as an adviser in 2020. He has lived in Islington his whole life and has been a trustee at local organisation Centre 404 for many years. As part of the Programme Committee and of the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Working Group, he looks forward to making a contribution to our work.

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Enriching the summer for children and young people

Enriching the summer for children and young people

We’re working with the City of London Corporation and The Mayor’s Fund for London to support a summer enrichment programme for children and young people experiencing poverty and inequality in Islington.

Catalyst

Funding Programme

Catalyst

The Catalyst Programme awards up to £500 to people on low incomes to pay for opportunities that make a difference. It is a simple, special and effective programme that can be designed to support absolutely anyone.

Development Partners: Claremont Project

Development Partners: Claremont Project

Claremont’s approach is about being seen, witnessed, listened to, celebrated and supported. It is about genuine friendship and connection. It is about mattering.

Abianda

Abianda

Abianda works with gang affected young women to build resilience.