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At Cripplegate Foundation, we are passionate about supporting the diverse communities of Islington. Recently, we had the privilege of hosting a meeting to reconnect with some incredible grantees from our Main Grants programme, a funding programme for groups led by and for marginalised groups in Islington.
The session brought together representatives from a range of organisations making a real difference in Islington. We were joined by:
Other grantees who were unable to attend were ALAG, Wipers, Turkish Kurdish Children’s Group, Light Project Pro International and Eagle Recovery Project.
“One of the shared challenges for all of the groups funded through this fund was increasing demand and reducing resources, so whilst our core 3-year grant has helped provide stability and growth, funding and resources remains a critical area for small local charities tackling increasingly complex challenges.” – Lisa, Director of Fundraising and Communications
Successes and Challenges
One of the challenges discussed was the increasing demand for services combined with dwindling resources. Despite this, the support provided through our core three-year grant has enabled these organisations to achieve stability and growth. One group noted, “This grant has really helped to provide stability for our organisation and created a greater sense of community for the women we support. A real sense of sisterhood.” Another shared, “As a result of this core, longer-term funding, we have been able to double the number of clients we can support.”
“As a result of this core, longer term [Cripplegate] funding we have been able to double the number of clients we can support.” ~ Funded group / Community Partner
Lisa, our Director of Fundraising and Communications, reflected on the day’s discussions:
“One of the highlights of our role at Cripplegate Foundation (apart from funding brilliant local projects) is bringing funded groups together to share and learn from each other. The conversations and insights are so rich and new connections help to bring us all much closer.”
One of the shared challenges for all of the groups funded through this fund was increasing demand and reducing resources, so whilst our core 3-year grant has helped provide stability and growth, funding and resources remains a critical area for small local charities tackling increasingly complex challenges.”
Laura, our Programme Manager, highlighted the importance of these gatherings, listening and learning as a funder:
“The groups funded through this programme are significant for Islington and are well placed to work at depth with residents as they are organisations who are serving their own communities.
Aside from the genuine enjoyment of spending time with a group of great people, it is fundamental for us as a place-based funder to listen carefully to the themes which are emerging from the work and experiences of local groups, as well as to create space for groups to work together and share learning, knowledge and ideas. Huge thanks to the groups for coming, it is always a privilege and a joy to host you!”
Thank you to all the groups who joined us and shared their insights and experiences. We look forward to continuing our support and seeing more impactful work in Islington.
“This grant has really helped to provide stability for our organisation and created a greater sense of community for the women we support. A real sense of sisterhood.” ~ Funded group / Community Partner
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Cripplegate Ltd is the registered trustee of Cripplegate Foundation
Registered Charity 207499 Cripplegate Foundation Limited
Registered in England and Wales, Company Number 6129936 © 2021 Cripplegate Foundation
Cripplegate Ltd is the registered trustee of Cripplegate Foundation
Registered Charity 207499 Cripplegate Foundation Limited
Registered in England and Wales, Company Number 6129936 © 2023 Cripplegate Foundation