Facts and figures

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

Fact and figures that influence our work

  • There are an estimated 19,899 people in Islington living with depression, the second highest recorded prevalence of depression in London.*
  • There are 3,943 people in Islington living with a serious mental illness, the highest prevalence of serious mental illness in London.*
  • Poverty is an issue in every part of the borough: there is a neighbourhood in every ward in Islington that is among the poorest 20% of neighbourhoods in England.*

* Taken from the State of Equalities in Islington- Annual Report 2019: Islington Council, 2019

How we support people

We asked participants about their experience of the Stuart Low Trust.

  • 86% believe that SLT has helped them to become or feel healthier.
  • 86% believe that SLT has helped them to experience greater wellbeing.
  • 85% believe that SLT has helped them to meet people in an enjoyable way.
  • 83% believe that SLT has helped them to look forward to enjoying things.
  • 83% believe that SLT has helped them to feel less isolated.

These figures were taken from our 2018 impact report. Click through to read it.

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