Research & Articles

Relational practice in a global pandemic, a funder’s perspective

Relational practice in a global pandemic, a funder’s perspective

Although the pandemic is still alive and kicking, there is hope in sight. There could be an exit strategy to return to ‘normal’ life
14 June 202132
Survey of groups in Islington

Survey of groups in Islington

In January, 2021, we surveyed 159 organisations in the borough. These included groups we had previously funded, either from a Cripplegate or Islington Giving programme, and groups who had either not received funding for a number of years or ever.
27 April 202132
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…
7 October 202032
Catalyst: Small grants, big difference

Catalyst: Small grants, big difference

The Catalyst Programme awards up to £500 to people on low incomes to pay for opportunities that make a difference. This report, published by Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving, shares learning from 10 years of running the programme.
7 May 2019Research & Articles
Exploring the new world: Practical insights for funding, commissioning and managing in complexity

Exploring the new world: Practical insights for funding, commissioning and managing in complexity

Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving have been acknowledged in the report Exploring the new world: Practical insights for funding, commissioning and managing in complexity written by Toby Lowe (Northumbria University) and Dawn Plimmer (Collaborate).
15 April 2019Research & Articles
Duty to Care? How to ensure grant-making helps and doesn’t hinder

Duty to Care? How to ensure grant-making helps and doesn’t hinder

The partnership between Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Council features as a case study in the latest report by IVAR.
29 March 2019Research & Articles
ACF Foundation Giving Trends 2018

ACF Foundation Giving Trends 2018

The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) has published its annual Giving Trends report, highlighting the growth of place-based giving scheme, and the path forged by Islington Giving.
19 October 2018Research & Articles
Working together for Islington

Working together for Islington

This report summarises an 'Open Dialogue' meeting by voluntary organisations and Islington Council.
19 June 2018Research & Articles
Giving Together: How Islington Giving is transforming local philanthropy

Giving Together: How Islington Giving is transforming local philanthropy

In 2012 Islington Giving commisioned researchers from the Office for Public Management (OPM) and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) to carry out an independent evaluation of its work.
18 September 2017Research & Articles
Islington Giving: A life not a service

Islington Giving: A life not a service

Islington Giving consulted with families in Islington and found that they want 'a life, not a service'.
8 September 2017Research & Articles
Islington Giving: Making the Most of Free Time

Islington Giving: Making the Most of Free Time

Islington's young people told Islington Giving they want to take part in fun, meaningful activities at the weekends and during the school holidays.
8 September 2017Research & Articles
Charities taking charge: Transforming to face a changing world

Charities taking charge: Transforming to face a changing world

By working collaboratively, thinking creatively, and looking afresh at relationships and resources, charities can meet challenges and thrive.
8 September 2017Research & Articles

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