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Sophie’s apprenticeship story

Sophie completely changed her career with an apprenticeship

Millie’s apprenticeship story

Millie started work but moved onto an apprenticeship with us

Creating a permanent new green space in the Cally

Access to nature has many health and well-being benefits for local residents

Visitors to Freeling Green in 2019

Designing the New Youth Employment Hub for West Library together

Working with young people from the Cally to design a new Youth Employment Hub

A collage of the West Library

Shop Local in Archway

We spoke to H&H Oriental Ltd...

H&H oriental food ltd

Islington Volunteer of the Year 2020

Congrats to David Mallory, who volunteers for Age UK Islington and Healthwatch Islington

The Mayor of Islington and David Mallory

Adult learning can turn your life around

"The first day I walked home from the course I remember feeling really excited about life"

Liz Collins

Copenhagen Food Bank thank their generous local donors

"There has been such great generosity from everyone," says Sister Miriam.

Staff socially distanced at Copenhagen Food Bank

Elthorne Pride’s Quilt of Hope

Community group launches Christmas hamper drive and quilt to give people hope

Elthorne Pride Xmas Hamper Drop 2020

Better places for everyone: why making streets people-friendly will boost our health

A whopping 24.3 million more miles were driven through Islington in 2019 than in 2013

A people-friendly street in St Peter's ward

Help to stay connected

The friendly We Are Islington team is here if you fancy a chat

Older man with phone

Shop Local in Archway

Owner Hak has proudly donated PPE to local organisations

Owner Hak handing over PPE to customer