The deadline for applications in the first round for Islington Council’s Community Chest in 2018/19 has now passed.

Organisations working to benefit the community in Islington, with annual incomes of less than £100,000, and which have not applied in the last year, are able to apply for a grant of up to £5,000.

Download guidance for applicants

Over 60 organisations are funded through the Community Chest annually. These smaller organisations are an integral part of the network of support and community infrastructure in Islington, and this programme offers an opportunity to celebrate and bolster this work.

Full details of how to apply can be found here

If you’re looking for some inspiration to help with your application, take a look at three recent stories of inspiring organisations that have used Islington Council’s Community Chest funding to make opportunities possible locally. “It is amazing what can be achieved with such a modest amount of money”, says panel member Lucy Bingham, “especially when combined with the energy and enthusiasm of some truly amazing people.”