Tag: poverty
Highbury community centre becomes ‘warm space’ for vulnerable residents
A scheme to provide a “warm space” to Highbury’s vulnerable residents began this week at Elizabeth House Community Centre.
The joint initiative between Islington Council...
Foodbank use soars in Caledonian
The use of foodbanks in Islington’s Caledonian ward has risen alarmingly during the pandemic, especially among families.
Jeremy Corbyn rejects Islington’s posh reputation
The MP for Islington North talked housing crisis to student in London Metropolitan University, urged sectors 'stop residents being priced out'.
Demand for welfare support “greater than ever” as Islington People’s Rights turns 50
Anti-poverty schemes in Islington are “more relevant than ever”, campaigners have said.
Islington People’s Rights, a charity offering free welfare benefits and debt advice to...
Local organisations are combating child poverty
A look into how Islington organisations are combating child poverty
Vicar warns of a borough divided by child deprivation
A vicar has warned of “two Islingtons” after a report revealed that one in three local children live in income-deprived households.
The borough has the...