News - Category: Charity

Penton Street
18/09/2023 in Charity Community

£1.2m grant for new anti-apartheid education centre near Angel

The development of the UK’s first centre dedicated to raising awareness about the struggle against apartheid has reached a significant milestone after securing a National Lottery grant. Charity the Liliesleaf Trust UK plans to transform 28 Penton Street – the…

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11/05/2016 in angel.london Brighter Charity Entertainment Older people Uncategorised

A HARD ACT TO FOLLOW…

The trouble with doing your absolute best is that it’s almost impossible to top. Well…after five of our pubs cooked and delivered the most splendid three-course feast for war veterans’ VE Day celebrations in 2015, we’re asking all of you,…

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18/09/2023 in Charity Community

African and Caribbean vendors sought for fire station open day

Islington Fire Station is looking for African and Caribbean businesses to be a part of its open day in October as part of Black History Month. Black History Month, which celebrates the contribution of black people to British society, this year…

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30/08/2017 in Brighter Charity Older people

All set for the Pensioners’ Picnic

We’ve secured £1000 from the Business Design Centre as sponsorship for this year’s Cubitt Arts’ Picnic – a gathering which has been bringing older people together since 2014. Encouraging businesses to engage with charities and enhance their work is all…

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19/10/2018 in Brighter Charity Entertainment Events Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – FUNDRAISING GUIDED WALK AROUND ANGEL: SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER

Looking to discover more about the Angel’s past?  Well, get your walking shoes on and join a special guided walk around the area and support the Mayor of Islington’s Charities at the same time! This year Clerkenwell & Islington Guides’…

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21/06/2017 in angel.london Brighter Charity Council Older people Safer

Businesses proud to support Armed Forces Day

Everyone joined our local war veterans celebrating Armed Forces Day recently on Islington Green. And not only were we delighted to support it, but enormously proud that angel.london businesses once again came up trumps with generous donations to enhance the…

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26/07/2023 in Charity Community

Charity donations needed for fire station open day

Islington Fire Station is raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support – and they need your help. The crew is appealing for donations of raffle prizes, refreshments and entertainment to help make their annual open day a scorcher. The fun day on…

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The Big House
25/11/2023 in Charity

Charity transforming young lives seeks gala sponsors

Can you help a creative arts charity that works with care leavers and at-risk young people aged 16-25? The Big House (TBH) is looking for sponsorship for its gala fundraising dinner on November 27. Established in 2012 TBH uses art to help change…

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12/11/2015 in Charity

HOW BEST TO HELP THE HOMELESS

It’s easy to say don’t give money directly to the homeless, but how ARE we supposed to help them? We’ve been working with local charity The Pilion Trust who raised almost £2,000 on World Homeless Day busking and sleeping out…

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30/08/2017 in Awards Charity Entertainment

LOCAL FILM CHARITY NOMINATED FOR BIG AWARD

UK-wide education charity Into Film, and an angel.london member, is appealing for your votes after reaching the finals of the National Lottery Awards. Into Film is competing against six others in the Best Education Project category. They’ve already beaten off…

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06/06/2018 in angel.london Charity Events Older people Stronger Uncategorised

STRONGER – Armed Forces Day Saturday 30 June 2018. Can you support with product donations?

Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets. To mark Armed Forces Day, the Islington Veterans Association…

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08/07/2022 in angel.london Brighter Business Charity Cleaner Environment Events Stronger Uncategorised

Take part in a Volunteering Taster Day on 19 July

The BIG Alliance invites local businesses to volunteer alongside others at Caledonian Park, a much-loved community green space in Islington.  Date: Tuesday 19th July 2022 Timings: The day will be split into two shifts, with an AM and PM session. Volunteers can opt to attend either…

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14/11/2017 in Charity Safer

The homeless – how can we help?

We are all moved by the plight of homeless people, and know our caring business community at Angel is concerned about the wellbeing of rough sleepers and homeless people. Our best advice is not to hand out money, but support…

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07/06/2017 in Charity Safer Uncategorised

Understanding how gambling can harm your health

If you know anyone who doesn’t know when to stop, they might benefit from this free community event at 9-12am June 16 2017 at St Mary’s Church.

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21/03/2016 in angel.london Charity Recycling Uncategorised

WE’VE GONE INTO THE FURNITURE BUSINESS

We’re delighted lots of Angel office workers will have turned up to work and found new desks, chairs and cabinets over the past few weeks, all courtesy of the Business Design Centre. The exhibition centre recently donated excellent quality but…

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07/02/2017 in angel.london Charity Council Older people

We’ve secured cash to open doors for pensioners’ project

As part of angel.london’s commitment to being London’s most age-friendly town centre we have secured  a donation to make it easier for pensioners to get into a day centre – quite literally! The once-automatic doors at Claremont Project on White…

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24/05/2017 in Brighter Charity Older people

What can you bring to Armed Forces Day in June?

Our Armed Forces do us proud so we’re proud to support their annual community celebration on Islington Green every summer. This year it’s on June 24 and we’re asking for your help to make it a really fun day. Raffle…

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A Good Thing
15/11/2023 in Business Charity Community

You can’t have too much of A Good Thing this Christmas

Imagine a version of Tinder for good causes, a means to match charities in need of items with businesses looking to rehome pre-loved goods. That’s the idea behind A Good Thing, an online platform aimed at forging supportive links between…

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