COMMUNITY RESOURCES
DOMESTIC ABUSE
The Samira Project - ending violence against women girls (VAWG) for BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugees) women and girls
Call 020 7354 1359 (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
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Domestic abuse advice for men
Call 0808 8010327
SHINE - HELP WITH BILL PAY
SHINE London offers a dedicated helpline and affordable warmth interventions to ensure households get the help they need to reduce utility bills, tackle energy debt and ultimately stay well and warm.
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​You or a neighbour having problems with energy companies/ paying fuel bills? Text name and number to 078 0000 6143 and one of the SHINE team will be in touch
HELP ON YOUR DOORSTEP
A huge amount of resources can be found via Help On Your Doorstep: a service that empowers people and communities in Islington. They aim to improve the health and wellbeing of local people - especially those who are vulnerable and isolated. Explore their website, www.helponyourdoorstep.com, or telephone on 020 3931 6080.
FRIENDLY PHONE CALLS
Covid-19 has caused a huge reduction in people's social interaction. For many, this lack of contact will be having an impact on their mental wellbeing. Regular conversation with a friendly volunteer can make a huge positive difference.
If you feel like you could do with a chat over the phone, either email us at callybarnsmutualaid@gmail.com, or let one of the coordinators from your local Whatsapp group know. One of our volunteers will be in touch.
AGE UK ISLINGTON
Age UK Islington can provide support to *any adults (16 yrs+)* or unpaid carers who might be struggling at this time.
We can provide help with finances (debt, paying bills & benefits), housing (neighbour issues, rent, urgent repairs), emotional support / mental health support through our one to one support - this is by phone at the moment.
Volunteers can share the Age UK Islington helpline number - 020 7281 6018.
CLOTHES + BOOKS DONATIONS - MARGINS PROJECT
Margins Project will take donations of practice clothes and books.
Donation drop-off times 10am-12pm Monday-Thursday. Come around the back entrance of Union Chapel (on Compton Avenue - N1 2DX)
SUPPORT FOR HOSPITALITY WORKERS - THE DRINKS TRUST
The Shaken Not Broken Fund is a fundraising initiative and grant scheme created by Campari UK, in partnership with TiPJAR and The Drinks Trust. Its aim is to provide much-needed support to front-line workers in in the hospitality industry during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
THE BIG ALLIANCE
The BIG Alliance currently has a bank of volunteers with specific skills and expertise ready and waiting to support our key community organisations in Islington during this time and advice with digital, HR, legal, finance and fundraising, and supporting beneficiaries.
Please provide your details and the areas of support you need here and, subject to availability alliance will arrange this support for you as soon as possible. If you have any questions please contact, info@thebigalliance.org.uk.
YOGA FOR LIFE - FREE BREATHING CLASS FOR DEEP RELAXATION
Free Breathing Through Covid19 breathing and deep relaxation every Thursday on Zoom at 2pm.
This group acts as a support network to those feeling isolated with the condition or who would like to work on breathing to help with stress management. It’s run by Claire Whalley a local therapeutic yoga mindfulness teacher. The class is open to everyone and takes place on a chair.
To book pls email info@theyogaforlifeproject.co.uk
To find out more about classes see
https://www.theyogaforlifeproject.co.uk/online-classes