Islington Council's Community Chest

Introducing Cripplegate Foundation: -Our vision is of a society where everyone has the opportunity to live a rewarding life free from poverty and inequality. -We work to bring about change that will transform the lives of our most disadvantaged residents.
-We aim to maximise all our assets for our residents – our endowment and investments, our knowledge, people and networks, our grant making programmes, and our partnerships.

Islington Council's Community Chest: Funding for Community Chest is provided through a partnership between Islington Council and Cripplegate Foundation which administers the fund. Islington Council’s Community Chest provides grants of up to £5,000 to organisations that work with Islington residents. Priority is given to organisations working with people who are experiencing poverty and/or isolation.

Islington Council’s Community Chest funds a wide range of projects that support disadvantaged Islington residents. Islington Council’s Community Chest actively seeks to fund projects which reflect the boroughs diversity. Islington Council’s Community Chest is inclusive of all people regardless of their age, culture, disabilities, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, race, religion, and sexual orientation.

Themes: -Advice and support -Improving community safety -Making Islington a more environmentally sustainable place to live -Reducing isolation and increasing people's involvement in the community -Educating people and improving their skills and employability -Improving people's mental and physical health

As long as you meet all of the eligibility requirements, most types of organisations can apply. We accept applications from unregistered community groups, registered charities, social enterprises, companies limited by guarantee, Community Interest Companies and other not-for-profit organisations. Islington Council’s Community Chest is not able to provide funding to organisations seeking funding for second tier activities, statutory organisations, local branches of national or regional organisations, or private companies.

To apply your organisation must have a turnover of less than £100,000. Priority is given to organisations with a turnover of less than £50,000. Organisations may only apply once a year whether a previous application was successful or not.

We cannot fund: • Political activities • Promotion of religion • Construction or acquisition of buildings • General appeals • Organisations delivering second tier activities • Trips / outings unless part of a bigger project • Residential trips • Debts • Expenses that have already been incurred • Local branches of national or regional organisations • Statutory organisations (if you are a PTA thinking of applying see FAQs) • Individuals