Nature Programmes

Only 13% of the Islington’s land is green space, the second lowest proportion of any local authority in the country. (State of Equalities in Islington- Annual Report 2019: Islington Council, 2019)

That is why our nature programmes are so vitally needed.

What our participants say

"It's good for community mental health. I feel serene after I have worked in the garden, it makes me feel confident and happier and energised....It builds my self-confidence"

More information

Click through to find out about each project.

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. Read more

Nature Visits

Visits to natural places in or around the capital. Read more

Gardening Project

Gardening Project at Culpeper Community Garden, Islington. Read more

Latest

The Change We Want To See

In March 2019 the Stuart Low Trust started developing a Theory of Change. We were keen to include participants in this process. Over 70 participants shared their thoughts on the issues that the Stuart Low Trust addresses and how it does this. Find out what they told us.

Be inspired by Autumn and make art

Autumn is the season of falling leaves, lengthening nights and shortening days. In the natural world, it is a season that is a riot of colour. This is the perfect time of year to be inspired by the rich colours found in nature and use them to make some art.

Be inspired to make art at home this winter

Winter's shorter days and longer nights offers the perfect opportunity for making. Be inspired to make art at home this winter with 6 winter creative activities.

Devising success criteria by defining outcomes and outputs

All organisations wish to have a positive influence on the people that interact with their services. We share what we learned about impact, success criteria, outputs and outcomes. We also highlight the importance of involving participants in defining some of these key concepts.

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.