Local Wellbeing Networks
As part of Islington Council’s ‘Fairer Together’ initiative, Voluntary Action Islington and Octopus Community Networks have come together to establish Local Wellbeing Networks (LWN) throughout the borough. This is born out of the council’s ambition to increase collaboration between services and to provide a platform for community voice.
The networks consists of statutory service providers, charities, community groups and residents, all of whom have committed to taking a more active role in their local community, sharing best practice and collaborating for positive social change.
This is developed in each locality (North, Central & South) and takes the form of monthly meetings, hosted by a rotating network member. This meeting is open to anyone working or living in the area and provides a platform to discuss concerns or share ideas on how we as citizens can work together and achieve positive social change.
NEXT MEETING IN YOUR AREA:
See below for a list of current members in each locality:
Borough-wide
- Young Islington Network
- Octopus Community Networks
- Islington Council
North
- EcoCounts
- Manor Gardens Welfare Trust
- Eritrean Youth Club
- Light Project Pro International
- Islington Mind
Central
South
Here you can see a list previous meetings and their agendas in the North, Central and South.
JOIN US!
We know that there are many more groups who deserve a seat at the table and we’re committed to ongoing membership from all of Islington’s diverse communities. If you would like to play your part and contribute to our borough’s conversation and development, contact our Networks Coordinator, Charlton at charlton.brown@vai.org.uk and check our Events page for upcoming meetings in your area.
