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 bi-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:
12th June – Islington North Local Wellbeing Networks Meeting: Click here to register
19th June – Islington South Local Wellbeing Networks Meeting: Click here to register
25th April – Islington Central Local Wellbeing Networks Meeting: Click here to register
To see the minutes from the November Local Wellbeing Network Meetings:
March 2024 – Islington North minutes
April 2024 – Islington Central minutes
April 2024 – Islington South minutes
See below for a list of current members in each locality:
Borough-wide
- Islington People’s Rights Advice
- Octopus Community Networks
- Islington Council
- The Maya Centre
- Help On Your Doorstep
- Talk for Health
- AgeUK Islington
- Public Health
North
- EcoCounts
- Andover Community Centre
- Manor Gardens Welfare Trust
- Holloway Neighbourhood Group
- Light Project Pro International
- Eagle Recovery Project
- Age UK Islington
- Hornsey Lane Estate Community Centre
- Bright Start North
- Pakeman Primary School
- Totally Flawed
- Islington Environmental Emergency Alliance
- Hillside Clubhouse
- Whittington Health
- Zone Youth Club
Central
- Enterprise Starter
- Go Africa
- BIG Alliance
- Islington People’s Theatre
- Better Lives NHS Trust
- Cripplegate
- Healthwatch Islington
- Brickworks Community Centre
- Home Start Camden & Islington
- Islington Copwatch
- Single Homeless Project
- Little Angel Theatre
- Elizabeth House Community Centre
- Keller Williams Estate Agents
- Roj Women
- ALAG / Autism Hub
- Highbury Counselling Centre
- Arsenal Hub
South
- Barnsbury Housing Association
- Camden & Islington Public Health
- St. Luke’s Community Centre
- The Parent House
- Islington Healing Network
- Bright futures
- North London Cares
- King Square TRA
- Gingerbread Organisation
- Better Space
- The Claremont Project
- All Change Arts
- James’ Place
- Cubitt Artists
- Peabody
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.
For further info and updates on the Local Wellbeing Networks please visit our brand new website at: localwellbeingnetworks.org
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