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Hillrise Ward Councillors
Cllr Michelline Safi Ngongo (Labour)
First Wednesday of the month 6-7pm at St Mary's Church, Ashley Rd, N19 3AD
E: michelline.ngongo@islington.gov.uk and provide your name and telephone number. If you are unable to use email please call 020 7527 4717Cllr Marian Spall (Labour)
Last Monday of the month 6.30-7.30pm at Caxton House Community Centre.
E: marian.spall@islington.gov.uk and provide your name and telephone number. If you are unable to use email call 0207 527 3114 and leave a message.Cllr Dave Poyser (Labour)
Second Wednesday of the month 6-7pm Hornsey Lane Estate Community Centre, Hazellville Rd, N19 3YJ
E: dave.poyser@islington.gov.uk and provide your name and telephone number. If you are unable to use email call 020 7527 3114 and leave a message.Not sure which ward you live in? Visit Islington Council's 'Your Local Area' page or call 020 7527 2000
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Islington North MP
Jeremy Corbyn
If you live in Islington North and wish to make an appointment please contact the Constituency office. All advice sessions are being held over the phone until further notice.
T: 020 7561 7488 (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday between 10am-12md)
E: corbynj@parliament.uk
Write: Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AAwww.jeremycorbyn.org.uk
T: @jeremycorbyn F: Jeremy CorbynNot sure who your local MP is? Visit UK Parliament's 'Find your MP' page.
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Local Support Organisations
Support and Safety:
Age UK Islington
Centre 404
The Elfrida Society
The Autism Hub
Islington Council Community Safety
Report Anti-Social Behaviour in Islington
Safer Hillrise - Safe Havens & Knife BinsMental Health:
Islington Council Mental Health Support
Islington Mind
Hillside ClubhouseArchway News and Events:
Archway Town Centre Group
Better Archway Forum
Islington Gazette
Islington TribuneVoluntary Groups and useful organisations for charities:
GoodGym
Voluntary Action Islington
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Food Banks and Cost-of-living
A number of local Community Centres, including Caxton House, are running cost of living events, food banks, warm spaces, soup kitchens and hot meals. For food support visit the Islington Food Partnerships weekly programme of food services and warm spaces.
Islington Food Partnership - information on community food services, including where to find emergency support and connects organisations providing support.
Help On Your Doorstep Cost of Living support - providing information, advice, and support to Islington residents.
Age UK Islington Cost of Living support - help applying for benefits, engage with specialist benefits support services and debt management services.
Islington Council Cost of Living Support
Healthy Start Vouchers (how to apply)
Emergency Islington Support:
For Islington residents looking to find food services or support call the Manor Gardens Welfare Trust Assistance line on: 07538 562 128 (lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or email MGassistance@manorgardenscentre.orgAlternatively, you can ring We Are Islington on: 020 7527 8222 or minicom on 020 7527 1900. (lines open every day, including weekends, 9am-5pm).
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Support for Children, Young People and Families
Support:
Bright Start Islington
Islington Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Brandon Centre - specialist support for young people aged under 25.
Abianda - working with young women and girls affected by criminal exploitation and violence.
Afasic - support for families with children who have Speech Language and Communication Needs
Gendered Intelligence - trans-led and trans-involving grassroots organisation offering support and information to young people, families, adults and organisations.Youth Groups:
Lift - hub for young people.
St. Mary’s Youth Club - welcomes young people aged 10–19.
Remark Youth Club - weekly Youth club is for secondary school-aged Deaf children based in North London.
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Social Action
Local Wellbeing Networks - a collaborative network which shares resources to amplify the voice of residents and unlock their power to respond to community needs through collective action.
Voluntary Action Islington - dedicated to helping other organisations make a positive difference, while supporting individuals to sustain and develop community activity and volunteering.
Octopus Community Network - a mutual collaboration between 15 of Islington's largest multi-purpose community centres. We collaborate to co-produce and co-deliver programmes, projects and activities informed by local communities.
Islington Giving - a coalition of local people, businesses and organisations working together to raise funds, support communities and projects, and connect with each other in Islington.
Fairer Together Islington Council - Islington’s approach to working with the community to tackle inequality through high quality early intervention and prevention.
Capital Growth - London food growing network supporting people to grow food, whether at home, on allotments or as part of a community group.
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Energy Advice
Join our weekly Energy Saving advice sessions with Power Up North London every Monday 1-3pm. With advice on how to warm your home, access discounts and services, and manage energy debt.
Book your free advice appointment now: 020 7263 3151 / admin@caxtonhouse.org
Funded through the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme.
Other advice:
Power Up North London
Islington SHINE (Seasonal Health Intervention Network)
Energy Saving TrustEnergy advice leaflets:
20 Ways to Save
How to read your electricity bill
How to read your gas bill
How to read your meters
Financial support for home energy efficiency