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Who are our new governors and advisers? A brief overview

Who are our new governors and advisers? A brief overview

Governors Edmund Brandt comes to us with a wealth of investment and finance experience, alongside his volunteering roles. Since 2004, he has been an Investment Director for JP Morgan Asset Management. He also brings his in-depth knowledge of equity strategies and socially responsible investing. His voluntary roles have included being…

Eight new governors and advisers join Cripplegate Foundation

Eight new governors and advisers join Cripplegate Foundation

Cripplegate Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of four new governors (trustees equivalent) and four new advisers. Edmund Brandt, Sarah Lee, Amir Rizwan and Manny Wiafe will be joining us as new governors on our board while Jesse Ashman, Paul Formosa, Eniola James and Emmanuelle (Manu) Mathey will become our new adv…

How Islington Council’s Community Chest funding supports and reaches into BAMER communities

How Islington Council’s Community Chest funding supports and reaches into BAMER communities

It has been well documented that Covid-19 has had a disproportionate impact on groups and communities in the UK already suffering from poverty and disadvantage, particularly those from Black Asian Minority Ethnic Refugee (BAMER) backgrounds. Research has also found that the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the sustainability of BAMER-le…

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Our reach in Islington

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.