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 Home >> community development

Find out who is active in Islington Community Development using links to key agencies in the area. Databases of community organisations and services are linked on the right.

Community Networks and Umbrella Support Agencies
Regeneration and Education team at Islington Council are the main contacts for community development work from within the council.

IVAC work in partnership with the council to organise and support the many local community groups and voluntary sector organisations.

Islington Community Network is a network of networks that enables a collective voice from the community in the development of the Strategic Partnership.

Arts for Islington supports and promotes the work of artists and arts organisations and the development of the sector in Islington.

islington Faith Forum (IFF) is an inter-faith working group mapping the work of local faith communities who support community development through various kinds of added service provision. A report on the mapping of local faith communities is available.

Black Training and Enterprise Group (BTEG) , are based in King's Cross and work with black communities to support organisations and businesses to enable them to contribute to the regeneration of their communities.

Islington Carers Forum provides information, advice, advocacy, and support to carers.

Evelyn Oldfield Unit is based in Holloway and supports refugee community organisations to help them develop and work effectively.

Federation of Islington Tenants Associations (FITA) supports the work of tenants and leaseholder associations, and can also advise anybody wishing to start an association.

Islington Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Network is a way for community organisations to meet and support each other on issues relevant to BME groups.

Islington Childcare Trust gives advice, training and support to volunteer childcare providers. Also offers a range of practical services and activities, including running a toy library.

Islington Disability Network is for local disabled people to share information, raise issues and campaign for better services and facilities.

Islington Enterprise Agency advises and supports individuals and organisations to develop community businesses. Runs a number of projects and training programmes.


      Islington Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Forum is for local people, community organisations and individuals. LGBT promotes community life and ensures that LGBT community concerns are addressed.

Islington Play Association supports the work of voluntary groups that want to improve the opportunities for children to play in the borough, and also run a number of projects.

Islington Services for Older People Network (ISPON) is a forum for organisations that work with or for older people in the borough. It helps organisations to become involved in developing policies, strategies and services for older people.

Islington Voluntary Sector Health Network brings together voluntary and community groups with an interest in health and social care issues in Islington.

King's Cross Community Development Trust is a community led regeneration organisation that seeks to ensure that communities around King's Cross are able to participate in and benefit from the regeneration of the area.

King's Cross Railway Lands Group represents residents, businesses and organisations in and around the former railway lands by King's Cross station.

London Advice Services Alliance (LASA) offers resources and support to community organisations who provide advice and information services.

London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC) represents, champions and supports the voluntary sector in London through a range of services and activities.

National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) supports and represents the voluntary sector through a range of resources including training, publications, networks and services. Also run the askNCVO online service.

Octopus Community Network is a collective of Islington community organisations that supports information sharing and project development as well as supporting volunteering.

Other Info. Sources

Action Link provide a cross-London database of organisations, including those active in Islington

Multi Kulti have a database of organisations, including Islington, where multi-lingual support and cultural diversity are important.

Communities Online - is a national resource for finding out about using ICT for community benefit.

Communities on the Map

Islington Interactive shows locations of council services, including some community support activities.

Community Finder includes the option to generate maps of results from community searches.

Community
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Databases

 

 
Islington Link is a searchable database of voluntary and community organisations providing advice, counselling, training, advocacy, etc. You can add details of your group online.

QUEST lists all community groups in Islington. To get your group added, phone 020 7527 6922, or send them an email with some details about your group and your contact information.