Resources

Find resources that will help you manage your health and wellbeing.

Ways to alleviate Stress and Anxiety

Here are some tips to develop a deeper understanding of how to improve your mental wellbeing when faced with anxiety and stress. Learning to respond to these feelings helpfully, enables them to pass more quickly and you can feel more in control. Read more

An Introduction to Mindfulness

Mindfulness can help us pay more attention, and be more present in all we do. By practising Mindfulness we can also begin to appreciate more, to develop more compassion for ourselves and others, consequently enriching our experience of life. Read more

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

Visits to art galleries and museums during a time of COVID-19

We would encourage you to visit galleries independently, if you feel able to do so. We have written a set of tips to support with post-lockdown anxiety to help members of the Stuart Low Trust community ease into the ‘new normal’. Read more

Parks in North London

There are lots of benefits of spending time in nature, with studies showing that it boosts your mental and physical health. So we have listed information green spaces in Islington as well as the surrounding boroughs. 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

Looking After Your Body During Online Activities

During the COVID-19 pandemic lots of organisations, including the Stuart Low Trust, are trying to deliver their activities online. It's important to look after your body when sitting at computers, laptops or tablets for extended periods of time. Read more

Latest

Time to Talk Pilot

In March 2021, Stuart Low Trust launched a ‘Time to Talk’ pilot to create an opportunity for the Participants to socialise and connect with others as would naturally have occurred when activities were running face-to-face. This report summarises the aims and outcome of the pilot.
Participant Voice: How Stuart Low Trust responds to Participant Feedback

Stuart Low Trust listens to its participant's feedback carefully, to ensure participants receive the services they wish to see. Stuart Low Trust aims to adapt services, wherever possible. This report summarises how SLT responded to feedback during the period November 2020 to May 2021.
Diversity is our Strength this Pride Month

This year’s pride month is focusing on Pride in London’s values of Visibility, Unity and Equality - for all communities, and recognising 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.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021: The Power of Nature

‘Nature’ is 2021's theme for Mental Health Awareness Week. This could not seem more appropriate. Over the last year, in and out of lockdown, millions of people re-discovered that access to nature is crucial for our mental health. We've put together some tips on how to bring the benefits of nature into your life.

What we do

We provide activities and safe spaces where people can connect with others and access to the support they need for better health and wellbeing.
How we help

We provide safe spaces and community activities focusing on arts, nature and wellbeing, including out of hours.
Apply to Volunteer

Find out how to apply to volunteer at the Stuart Low Trust.
Facts and figures

Read the facts and figures that influence our work and the impact that we make.
Philosophy Forum

A Sunday Philosophy Forum, led by experienced philosophers from a variety of backgrounds.
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.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021: The Power of Nature

‘Nature’ is 2021's theme for Mental Health Awareness Week. This could not seem more appropriate. Over the last year, in and out of lockdown, millions of people re-discovered that access to nature is crucial for our mental health. We've put together some tips on how to bring the benefits of nature into your life.
Diversity is our Strength this Pride Month

This year’s pride month is focusing on Pride in London’s values of Visibility, Unity and Equality - for all communities, and recognising 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.
Virtual Art Programmes

Enjoy the arts whilst social distancing with these virtual arts visits.

Resources

Ways to alleviate Stress and Anxiety

An Introduction to Mindfulness

Mindfulness in Nature

Visits to art galleries and museums during a time of COVID-19

Parks in North London

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

Looking After Your Body During Online Activities

Staying Safe Online

Virtual Arts Visits

Members of the Stuart Low Trust Community Give Their Tips For Wellbeing

Virtual Nature Visits

Home grown: growing and enjoying nature at home

Maintaining your mental health and wellbeing

Virtual Nature Programmes

Virtual Art Programmes

Specific health conditions and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Looking after your physical health

Services during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Be informed - Coronavirus (Covid-19).

Mental Health Crisis Support

Tips for Managing Anxiety

Wellbeing Over The Winter Season 2019-2020

Tips For Your Wellbeing From Our Gardening Project