Loraine Estate: Decide how to spend £70,000 to improve your health and wellbeing
Applications are now open!
We've heard so many creative ideas to improve health and wellbeing on Loraine Estate at community events over the last few months.
Now is the time to put your ideas forward to make them a reality!
Applications will close on 26 October at midnight.
How to apply
Before you submit an application, make sure you have read the criteria and guidance available in the Project Idea Guide. In the guide, you can also find useful information including top tips on writing a strong application, some example costs for projects, and a timeline of the next steps after submitting your idea.
- Complete the online form here
- Paper forms are available at our drop-in sessions or via request to engagement@islington.gov.uk.
Please note: Your idea will only go to the voting day if it is submitted through this form.
Support with your application
The project team is here to support you to develop your project idea, work out the budget and complete the application form.
If you would like any support with your idea or have any questions, come along to a drop-in support session at Loraine Estate Community Centre, Holloway Road, N7 9SA. These will take place on:
- Thursday 2 October, 6-8pm
- Thursday 9 October, 1-3pm
- Wednesday 15 October, 6-8pm
You can also get in contact with the team by emailing engagement@islington.gov.uk or call 07811 043 478.
What happens next
All applications will be checked by the project team to see if they are realistic and doable. Once applications have closed, the team will contact everyone who has submitted a project idea to give feedback and decide next steps before the Voting Day on 6 December.
About the Loraine Estate Project
Residents on Loraine Estate have the power to decide how to spend £70,000 on improving health and wellbeing across the estate.
Residents can come up with ideas about how to spend the money with their neighbours. On 6 December 2025, you and your neighbours will then vote for the ideas you want to see funded.
This is supported and funded by your ward councillors – Cllr Claire Zammit, Cllr Jason Jackson and Cllr Diarmaid Ward – who are keen to put decision making power in your hands.
How to get involved
There are lots of different ways you can get involved and have your voice heard:
- Come along to events and share your ideas throughout the year.
- Get more involved, and volunteer to support this project - visit More information to find out more.
- Tell your neighbours about the project and encourage them to come to events and submit their project ideas.
- Submit your idea for the funding from 20 September 2025.
Vote for your favourite projects on 6 December 2025.
To get involved, ask us any questions, or share ideas, email us at engagement@islington.gov.uk or phone/text 07811 043 478, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.
