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- The SHP Floating Support Service is a free housing related support service for people who are struggling to maintain their tenancies. It is available to vulnerable Islington residents and those with an established link to the borough. The service can provide support with the following…
- FCV Dorcas is a volunteer led scheme offering a befriending service to older and disabled adults within our community to enhance their quality of life. We operate in and around N1 in Islington, North London and have been active for ten years.
- Language Line offers immediate interpretation in over 100 languages, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. All our interpreters hold the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting
- Provides a wide range of activities and services for all sections of the community. These include a day centre for older people, counselling, vocational advice, employment and training advice and much more. Recreational activities include tai chi, keep fit, dancing, zumba, and pilates. Hall, dance…
- Action on Pre-eclampsia (also known as APEC) aims to raise public and professional awareness of pre-eclampsia, improve care, and ease or prevent physical and emotional suffering caused by the disease. We do this by providing information and support to members of the public who are affected…
- Large arts room, suitable for dance, rehersals, art, keep fit, martial arts, etc. Available for hire Monday to Friday from 6am to 9pm; Saturday from 9am to 3pm; Sunday from10am to 3pm, £10 per hour. There are also three halls (two with stage area), a…
- College Building lies on St John Street, adjacent to City University London's main Northampton Square site. The Great Hall is part of City University London's history, having survived to the present day with its integrity intact. Refurbished and furnished with modern, up-to-date equipment, and capable…
- Our office is open 09.30 – 16.30 Monday to Friday and we can help if you’d like to pay for a boat licence or mooring or would like some information about the local area.A charitable trust that is responsible for the care and maintenance of Canals in London. See the website for more details.
- Stonewall was founded in 1989 by a small group of women and men who had been active in the struggle against Section 28 of the Local Government Act. Section 28 was an offensive piece of legislation designed to prevent the so-called 'promotion' of homosexuality in…
- Small theatre attached to Sadlers Wells. Also available for hire.
- Located on the edge of the City, the Crypt on the Green, Clerkenwell, with vaulted ceilings, parquet flooring and exposed brickwork, is a magnificent and unique venue in the heart of London. Eight large windows make it a wonderfully light and airy location. A great…
- Service on Sunday at 10.30am.
- Exhibitions, musical and theatrical events, arts and crafts demonstrations. Monthly Classes and workshops for children and adults. Available for private functions and concerts. Cafe and restaurant.(020 8341 4807) Antiques and crafts fairs.
- To access support from a trained advisor contact the Samaritans who provide emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts.
- The Highbury Centre, Home of the Foreign Missions Club is a Christian guest house and conference centre in the heart of London on three floors. It has two lounges, one dining room, library, shop, laundry facilities and free on-street parking.
- Methodist congregation on the edge of the City of London, where John Wesley was born died and buried. Holy Communion is on Sundays at 9.45am, except on the first Sunday of the month. Morning service is held at 11am on Sunday. Wesley's Chapel, John Wesley's Tomb…
- The Manna is St Stephen's project to improve the quality of life of vulnerable people in the area by providing a strong community to belong to, and by offering practical, emotional and spiritual support. The Manna has become a home to people struggling with addiction, loneliness,…
- Islington-based art gallery. Open Wednesday to Friday from 11am to 6pm. On Saturdays from 11am to 4pm.
- Soft indoor adventure play centre on 3 levels include 3 slides and ball pits, spooky maze and swings. Has a dedicated area for toddlers under 3 years old. All children under 8 years must be accompanied by a guardian over 16. During half-term periods, 1…
- Art gallery based in Clerkenwell. It is also the online facility for the gallery where selected works of artists can be seen and bought. Offers advice, leasing and commissioning. Nearest station is Farringdon. Open Tuesday to Friday from 11.30am to 6pm; Saturday from 12 to…
- We are open to young people aged 11 to 30 from all over the UK - no matter if they have been facing some serious issues such as homelessness or if they've been in trouble with the law. If they're willing to aim high -…
- Peter Bedford Housing Association (PBHA) is an Industrial and Provident Society with charitable status which has been successfully inspiring brighter futures for socially excluded adults since 1969. Our tenants and participants include people who have faced social exclusion through homelessness, poor mental health, learning disabilities,…
- World's largest urban history museum and Europe's largest archeological archive. Cafe. Museum opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Galleries will begin to close at 5.40pm.
- Low cost repairs for older and disabled people. We work with disadvantaged and socially-excluded sections of the community to identify technical solutions and provide innovative services to support individuals, their family carers and care workers. We currently work in Camden, Islington, Hackney and the City…
- Voluntary organisation offering counselling and support services to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and those unsure of their sexual identity. Offers counselling and support around issues such as same-sex relationships, sexual and gender identity and promoting personal growth and self-confidence. Their social groups provide a safe space…
- Multicultural and non-sexist children's books supplier. Deals with schools, libraries and individuals. Can supply material on particular issues such as the environment or disability. Membership for an annual fee entitles you to various benefits including discounts, please contact for details. 12,000 members. Open Monday to Friday…
- Aimed at disabled people aged between 19 and 60 who are unemployed and seeking work. Deliver support in: Skills and training - giving disabled people access to computers and accessible media facilities, and providing Disability Equality Training for non-disabled people. Earning a living - supporting disabled…
- Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity for the Jewish community. Offers comprehensive advice, information and practical services for the elderly, adults and young people with sensory impairment, physical disabilities and the mentally frail. Holocaust survivors centre open Monday to Friday offers…
- The King's Fund's Information and Library Service is a unique and free source of information on health and social care policy and management. It can help with literature searches and information queries online, over the phone or in person at it's information centre. It offers a…
- 9am to 5pm Monday to FridayIslington and Shoreditch Housing Group (ISHA) is a community and neighbourhood based Housing organisation managing and developing quality affordable housing for people in North and East London, especially in Hackney, Islington and Waltham Forest. ISHA consists of Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association, with subsidiaries being Lien Viet…
- Provides information, advice and training in fundraising for local voluntary groups. Organises conferences and seminars. Can assist in identifying sources of funding, preparing applications, devising fundraising strategy. Publishes the newsletter 'Voluntary Voice' which gives details of funding sources and methods. Ring for more details.
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 11am to 6pm; Sunday, 12-5pm. Closed Monday and TuesdayArt work by the Italian Futurists collected by Eric and Salome Estorick. We provide a range of creative activities including gallery tours, museum trails, art workshop and family days, suitable for a range of learners. See website for details.
- Provides information and advice for members of the Eritrean community in the UK. Subjects covered include welfare benefits, housing, domestic violence, education, health, employment and immigration. Interpretation and translation services. Works with young people (5 to19 years), includes a homework support club, mother tongue classes,…
- Network which aims to assist community organisations seeking to improve the environment and transport facilities in the neighbourhood, particularly for public transport users, pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users and people on low incomes. Current work is mostly based in Camden, Haringey and Islington. Cuppa-Tea is also…
- Debtors Anonymous (DA) is a twelve-step programme for anyone who wants to stop incurring unsecured debt. DA encourages careful record keeping and monitoring of finances – including purchases, income, and debt payments – so that you get a clearer picture of your spending habits. This information is used to develop healthier spending practices, supporting you in keeping…
- Give better welfare rights advice to their clients Use technology to deliver more effective and efficient services Influence policy for advice and legal services Raise awareness of the third sector's technology needs with funders and government LASA provides strategic and innovative services to support the provision of…
- Advice UK is the country's largest network of advice-providing organisations. Website provides information on policy, services, projects and news for advice-providing organisations.
- Children's CentresMonday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.Minik Kardes @ The Factory Children's Centre provides childcare places and all the family support and health services offered by all Islington's Children's Centres. Minik Kardes @ The Factory Children's Centre is recognised as an Islington Healthy Early Years setting and has received the Healthy Early…
- This service is run by Islington Council. Who is eligible? The service is for older residents & those with a disability. Carers in receipt of Carer’s Allowance or Direct Payments can also use the service. You do not need to live in a council property…
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- TEG helps mainly Turkish and Kurdish speaking adults and children overcome barriers to Education, Employment, Health, British Citizenship and any other problems they face. Our aims: To assist individuals and their families in advancing their education, realising their potential and improving their quality of life…
- Octopus Community Network (Octopus) is a collaboration between the largest multi-purpose community centres in Islington, and is as unique today as it was when first formed back in 1999. A registered company and charity with Director/Trustees representing each of the community centres, Octopus's mutuality informs core…
- The Islington Archaeology & History Society is here to investigate, learn and celebrate the heritage that is left to us. We host lectures and other events, organise walks and produce a quarterly journal. Mail for the Journal should be sent to Christy Lawrence - Editor.…
- Not-for-profit bookshop, specialising in books, zines, and periodicals of radical interest and progressive politics. We stock the largest range of radical newsletters, newspapers and magazines of any shop in Britain. Open Mon - Sat 10.00am - 6.30pm Sun 12 noon - 6.00pm
- The Healthy Living Centre is a hub of complementary and alternative therapy and medicine in Islington, North London.