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519 years of history, a commitment to innovation

519 years of history, a commitment to innovation

On this day (2nd April) in 1500, the first recorded gift, of £40, was given to the Church of St. Giles Without Cripplegate by Mr John Sworder. Over the centuries, many more local people followed his example. Today, Cripplegate Foundation builds upon these legacies to transform lives for people in Islington.
2 April 2019News
Catalysing Change: Celebrating the Catalyst Programme | 7th May

Catalysing Change: Celebrating the Catalyst Programme | 7th May

On Thursday 7th May, from 6pm to 7.30pm we're hosting a friendly drinks reception, to share stories, insights, and learning from the Catalyst Programme. The event is held alongside Islington Giving, and kindly being hosted by Expedia Group in its Angel Square offices.
2 April 2019News
Director Kristina Glenn awarded Freedom of the City of London

Director Kristina Glenn awarded Freedom of the City of London

Cripplegate Foundation Director Kristina Glenn has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London. 106 women have been recognised as part of the City of London Corporation’s commemoration of 100 years of women’s suffrage.
7 March 2019News
Foundation and Islington Council partnership featured in latest IVAR Report

Foundation and Islington Council partnership featured in latest IVAR Report

The partnership between Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Council features as a case study in the latest report by IVAR.
14 February 2019News
Islington Council's Community Chest | Now closed for applications

Islington Council's Community Chest | Now closed for applications

The deadline third 2018/19 round of Islington Council’s Community Chest passed on 21st January 2019.
3 January 2019News
New report on kindness in public policy resonates with Development Partners' Relational Approach

New report on kindness in public policy resonates with Development Partners' Relational Approach

Julia Unwin CBE has authored a new report raising key questions around the role of kindness in public policy and how technological advancements in society could directly affect this in the future.
9 November 2018News
Islington Council maintains social welfare provision

Islington Council maintains social welfare provision

Islington Council is one of only two councils in England to increase its local welfare budget since 2013, a new survey by Church Action on Poverty has revealed.
26 October 2018News
Place-based giving thriving in Islington

Place-based giving thriving in Islington

Islington Giving referenced in two important reports highlighting the growing success of place-based giving.
14 September 2018News
Islington Council's Community Chest | 2017/18 in review

Islington Council's Community Chest | 2017/18 in review

The 2017/18 Annual Review of Islington Council’s Community Chest has been released by Islington Council and Cripplegate Foundation.
28 August 2018News
Governor Kate Rogers co-authors new report on long-term charity investment

Governor Kate Rogers co-authors new report on long-term charity investment

Cripplegate Foundation Governor and charity investment expert Kate Rogers has co-authored a new report, released by Cazenove Capital.
2 August 2018News
Image Gallery | Islington - A Celebration

Image Gallery | Islington - A Celebration

Over 150 people celebrated small community organisations with us during Small Charity Week.
26 June 2018News
Small Charity Week 2018 | Islington - A Celebration of Community

Small Charity Week 2018 | Islington - A Celebration of Community

On Monday 18th June, we celebrated the inspiring grass-roots voluntary organisations that work to transform lives for people in Islington.
23 May 2018News

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