
Apply for funding today to support those seeking sanctuary in Islington
Islington Council is inviting local charities, non-profits, resident groups, faith organisations, and schools to apply for funding for projects to support those seeking sanctuary in the borough.
As part of the ground-breaking scheme, a panel of residents who themselves have arrived in Islington as refugees, migrants, or people seeking asylum will help assess applications.
Through the scheme, known as the Borough of Sanctuary Grants Programme, the council is looking to fund community-led projects that help refugee and migrant communities settle and thrive in Islington while strengthening connections between new and existing communities.
A total of £500,000 will be allocated through Government grants, and applications for funding are now open until midnight on Wednesday, 26 February 2025.
The grants follow on from Islington becoming a Borough of Sanctuary last year, which forms a key part of the council’s Islington Welcomes strategy.
Cllr Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Equalities, Communities and Inclusion, said: “Islington is a place where everyone should feel welcomed, supported and connected.
“We’re delighted that residents who themselves arrived in our borough as refugees, migrants, and people seeking asylum will help to assess these applications. By elevating the voices of those with recent and lived experience of settling here in Islington, we hope to ensure that funding reaches those projects which these communities themselves prioritise.
“I really hope that our local voluntary and community organisations apply for these grants for projects which foster connection and integration.”
To apply, read the guidance for the full eligibility list and criteria. Then complete the application form and gather supporting documents. To submit your completed application form, alongside the supporting documents, send to: BOS@islington.gov.uk by midnight on Wednesday, 26 February 2025. Applicants will be informed of the outcome within three months. If you have any further questions, or to request a prospectus, please email: BOS@islington.gov.uk.
Grants are open to individuals, resident groups, and organisations, including charities, schools, and faith organisations.
Individuals and resident groups can apply for grants of £1,000 to £3,000 by partnering with a registered charity to hold the funding, or by asking the council to match you with a trusted charity.
For registered charities, non-profits, faith organisations and schools, larger grants of £5,000 to £50,000 are available.
Contact information
If you are a member of the public with a general question about the council please view the contact information on our website or call 020 7527 2000.