Thank You – Together we exceeded our goal!

Back in February, we shared the difficult news that, in a tough economic climate, we were facing a shortfall of £90,000. We expected to draw heavily on our reserves to continue supporting our community.

Thanks to your incredible generosity, our Urgent Fundraising Campaign not only met but surpassed this challenge – raising over £96,000.

This success was only possible through the commitment of our supporters:

• Donations from long-standing friends and new supporters alike
• Fundraising events held at Islington Centre
• Taking part in the Big Give campaign
• Local organisations and businesses stepping forward to raise funds on our behalf

Because of you, we were able to stand alongside over 220 community members from 42 countries this year. Together we celebrated so many milestones: starting college courses, moving into new homes, gaining permanent immigration status, welcoming new family members, beginning new jobs, and much more.

As our new financial year begins, we are heartened to already have secured 45% of the funding we need. Building on the momentum and new relationships forged during the campaign, we are determined to continue this progress.

None of this would have been possible without your generosity — and the steadfast trust of the foundations and funders who stood beside us. Thank you for being part of this journey.

To leave the last word with Gladys, a member of our community who we supported through her refugee status, housing, and finding work:

“Everything is opening for me now. Now I know things, and I want to help my community. The Centre is like a big family. To the donors, I want to say thank you so much — not just from me, but from all the people you are helping.”

From all of us at Islington Centre, thank you for making this possible.