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Training: Mattering - An Introduction to the Relational Approach

Training: Mattering - An Introduction to the Relational Approach

We are pleased to announce three dates for the CPD-accredited training 'Mattering: An Introduction to the Relational Approach' open to anyone, at any level, working in Islington’s public and voluntary sector services.This course provides a practical framework and skillset to develop effective and genuine interpersonal connections.
13 January 2022News
Islington Giving launches a 'Going Greener Fund'

Islington Giving launches a 'Going Greener Fund'

We are launching a new fund to support organisations (staff and/or beneficiaries) to develop, enact and evaluate a greener approach to carrying out their day-to-day activities. The Going Greener Fund will provide small grants of £500- £5,000 which organisations can use in a range of ways, either employing tried and tested approaches o…
2 December 2021News
K2Space – A new office space to share with the Islington community

K2Space – A new office space to share with the Islington community

At Cripplegate we worked with a local design company to create a new space where we can welcome more local community organisations free of charge.
15 October 2021News
The Resident Support Scheme - a lifeline for some of Islington’s residents

The Resident Support Scheme - a lifeline for some of Islington’s residents

An interview with Victor Momodu, Programme Manager of the RSS at Cripplegate Foundation
7 October 2021News
Universal Credit #KeepTheLifeLine - Cripplegate Foundation statement 

Universal Credit #KeepTheLifeLine - Cripplegate Foundation statement 

Cripplegate Foundation works to bring about change that will improve the lives of Islington’s most disadvantaged residents. Our vision is of a society where everyone in Islington has the opportunity to live a rewarding life free from poverty and inequality.
9 September 2021News
Become part of Islington Giving's Residents' Panel 2021!

Become part of Islington Giving's Residents' Panel 2021!

Islington Giving is once again recruiting a group of eight local parents or carers to make decisions about how £115,000 of Islington Giving funding will be spent on activities for Islington families. Find out more about last year’s group. A Residents’ Panel provides an opportunity for Islington residents to share their views and…
1 September 2021News
Up to £5,000 available for community organisations - deadline 27 September

Up to £5,000 available for community organisations - deadline 27 September

Islington Council’s Community Chest funding is available for community groups that work with Islington residents who are experiencing poverty and/or isolation. The deadline to apply is 12pm on Monday, 27 September 2021
28 July 2021News
Quality relationships at the heart of our services

Quality relationships at the heart of our services

In winter 2015 we launched our Development Partners programme to explore how we as a funder, together with some of our funded partners could work more closely together to make a deeper impact in improving lives for Islington residents.
14 June 2021News
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…
7 April 2021News
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.
1 April 2021News
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.
26 March 2021News
New application rounds of Community Chest funding just announced

New application rounds of Community Chest funding just announced

The next three application rounds of Islington Council’s Community Chest funding have just been announced
18 March 2021News

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