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. Read more

Blog

Volunteers- the lifeblood of the organisation

For Volunteer’s week 2019 John Thompson, our Chair of trustees, reflects on the contributions made by volunteers at SLT. Read more

Why Philosophical Engagement Continues To Matter

Presentations at our Philosophy Forum are informative and accessible, with participants bringing their own valuable background and experiences. Read more about how this forum celebrated its 250th session and why philosophical engagement continues to matter. Read more

The Life-Changing Wonder of Mindfulness

Mindfulness coach, Katy Connell explains how mindfulness supports us to achieve calmer, more enriched lives. 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

Participation Ends Marginalisation

Lillie Davidson, from Kudos Productions, shares her experience of meeting people taking part in Stuart Low Trust art workshops at the Estorick Collection. She learns how participation is these art workshops is ending marginalisation in Islington. 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

Delivering Safely Using Digital Communications Technology

Read about the measures we've taken to bring develop our online activities, including how we've put our participants at the heart of this delivery. Read more

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

Read tips for being kind to yourself and maintaining wellbeing your wellbeing. Members of the Stuart Low Trust community share their tips for self care. Read more

The Case For Being Kind

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘kindness’; celebrating why acts of kindness are important to our mental health and exploring the kind of society we want to shape as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. Read more

We get by with A LOT of help from our friends

Last year, 55 volunteers gave 5500 hours across all of our projects! And what’s even more impressive is that more than 75% of our volunteers are current or former participants who feel so strongly about the programme that they want to give back and help others. We have some of the best volunteers in the world. THANK YOU! Read more

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

Mindfulness in the time of Covid-19

Mindfulness can help us pay more attention, especially as we undertake social distancing measures in response to COVID-19. By practising being more present in all we do, we can also begin to appreciate more, to develop more compassion for ourselves and others, and in doing so enrich our experience of life. 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.

How we help

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