Equality: Keeping it on the Agenda

2020 marks 10 years since the Equality Act. The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination on the basis of ‘protected characteristics’.

There are nine ‘protected characteristics’ under the Equality Act:

Age
Disability
Religion and belief
Sex
Race
Sexual orientation
Marriage and civil partnership
Gender reassignment
Maternity and pregnancy

The Stuart Low Trust opposes any form of prejudice, oppression or injustice and recognises the negative lasting impact that it has on mental health and wellbeing. We want to keep equality on the agenda and promote diversity.

Ways of Seeing: still relevant in a non-binary world?

John Berger’s ‘Ways of Seeing’ had a profound effect on how society looks at art. Its challenge is the way that we see art and mirrors the exploration of art and creativity that takes place at the Stuart Low Trust’s Art programmes. We explore some of the big questions relating to the art world. Read more

Diversity is our strength in June 2020

This year’s pride month is focusing on how the Black, Asian and minority ethnic community has been instrumental in championing LGBT+ rights. At the Stuart Low Trust, we recognise that the Black, Asian and minority ethnic community has made significant contributions to that movement as well as Islington and wider society. Read more

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex or Asexual (LGBTQIA), gender-fluid, non-binary, nongender, third gender support

You may feel alone but you're not. We've put together a list of organisations that support the LGBTQIA individuals. Use it to get the help that you need. Read more

Celebrating International Women's Day

For International Women’s Day 2020, Stuart Low Trust is proud to focus on a great local organisation that supports women in Islington. Read more

Celebrating LGBT History Month 2020 with Art

LGBT artists continue to feel a sense of isolation. Read how ‘Loudest Whispers’ nurtures LGBT+ artists and enables them to showcase their work, exploring themes such as identity and life-changing experiences. Read more

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World Suicide Prevention Day 2020

World Suicide Prevention Day, on 10th September, is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention. Find out how you can support someone who is struggling, including a list of resources to help someone in crisis. We've also listed some self-care resources, because we know that you can only care for someone else, if you look after your own health and wellbeing.

Why gardening during lockdown gave me a sense of achievement

When the social distancing measures started Pandora was concerned about the plants. She lives within walking distance of the Culpeper Community Garden and so arranged to continue to visit the garden and care for the plants. Find out more about how this benefited her.

Coronavirus prevention: navigating the new normal

We are all adjusting to the new normal to try and prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Here we look at some of the ways that you can stay safe during this time. Read about when to wear face covering and how wear them safely, the government's new website which supports people recovering from COVID-19 and the NHS Test and Trace service.

Mindfulness in Nature

Katy Connell, mindfulness practitioner and Friday event host at the Stuart Low Trust, feels there spending time being mindful within nature enhances the enjoyment of both. Watch the videos to learn about benefits of mindfulness and connecting with nature and opportunities to engage in guided mediations with Katy.

Stuart Low Trust- Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We'll be delivering our activities differently during Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more about how we are doing this and how you can take part.

Our History

Stuart Low was a young Islington man who sadly took his own life in 1997 after failing to find the help he needed to cope with schizophrenia. His death prompted local people to form the Stuart Low Trust (SLT) to create better services for other vulnerable people.