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"Work closely with Islington council to support residents and bring together local organisations”

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Community Link

There is a range of community centres and organisations in Nag’s Head Town Centre that offer support and activities for residents. When engaging with the local community, stakeholders asked for better connections between these organisations and the council.

Community Link would strengthen relationships between community centres, grassroots groups and the council to help support residents in and around Nag’s Head Town Centre. This proposal would set up a network between these stakeholders, like Age UK Islington, Holloway Neighbourhood Group or Streets Kitchen, to improve communication, support and collaboration between organisations. It would build on ongoing work supported by the council, like the Local Wellbeing Networks and Social Prescribing in Islington. The network would help organisations address gaps in the services or programming that are offered and make sure that support is available for different ages and needs.

By creating even stronger connections, the network would also support organisations to source joint funding and make sure that community support continues to be available in Nag’s Head Town Centre. To further support local community centres, the network would help advertise spaces for hire that are already available for events. This would help boost the community centres financially and highlight spaces for community gatherings.

Potential Stepping Stones

Short-term

1. Network between community organisations and Islington Council to strengthen local connections.

2. Marketing of spaces available to hire in local community centres to bolster these spaces and unlock venues for community events.

Case Studies

Local Wellbeing Networks

Local Wellbeing Networks (LWN) is a collaborative initiative in Islington, bringing together services, charities, community groups, and residents to address social issues and promote positive change. The network focuses on improving community safety, tackling inequality, promoting health and wellbeing, and fostering sustainable environments. Through shared resources and collective action, LWN empowers residents to contribute to solving local challenges and enhancing their neighbourhoods.

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Local Wellbeing Networks

Streets Fest

Streets Fest in Finsbury Park, London, is a unique festival for homeless people, blending live music, food, art, and clothing giveaways with essential services like health checks, housing advice, and vaccinations. Now in its fifth year, it raises awareness about homelessness while celebrating resilience, fostering community, and offering practical support to empower vulnerable individuals through care, visibility, and shared experiences.

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Streets Kitchen, Give a Shift