Our community-led approach to wealth
At Community Wealth @ Islington, we believe in a fundamentally different way of building economic prosperity. Discover how our unique, community-focused approach ensures wealth stays local and benefits everyone.
A community-led and focused mission
What makes our approach to building community wealth truly unique? Unlike traditional financial services or many community projects, we are entirely community-led and focused. Our core mission is to ensure that wealth generated within Islington remains within our communities, empowering local residents and businesses. This deep-rooted commitment to local empowerment sets us apart, making every initiative we undertake directly responsive to the needs and aspirations of the Islington community.
Keeping wealth and opportunities local
We actively work to keep money and opportunities within the Islington community through concrete actions. A key strategy involves requiring our suppliers and contractors to deliver measurable social value back to the community. This includes initiatives like local training programmes and creating jobs specifically for disadvantaged individuals within Islington. By embedding these requirements, we ensure that every pound spent and every project undertaken directly contributes to local economic growth and reduces inequality, strengthening the fabric of our community.
Our guiding principles
Community Wealth @ Islington operates on a foundation of core principles and beliefs designed to achieve lasting positive change. We are dedicated to economic justice, believing that everyone in Islington deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our commitment to localism means prioritising local businesses and residents in all our endeavours. Transparency and collaboration are paramount, ensuring our community members are always informed and involved. These principles guide our decisions and actions, shaping how we build a more equitable and prosperous Islington for all.
"Community Wealth @ Islington has truly transformed our neighbourhood. The local job opportunities and training programmes have made a real difference to so many lives."
Aisha Khan, Islington Resident