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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). Their aim was to create social therapeutic activities for vulnerable, local people. 

How we help

Most of our activities take place in the evenings or at weekends, when people may be at their lowest ebb and many services are closed. 

"Sometimes just getting your activity flyer in the post keeps me alive." Stuart Low Trust Participant 

We are proud of what we have achieved in Islington since we were formed in 1999, but we think that there is more that we can do.  

Our achievements 

Over the years we have been fortunate to have support from the local community as well as several London-based and national organisations.

External achievements have included: 

  • London Health Commission award for Mental Well-being in 2010
  • One of three featured charities in the Cripplegate Foundation’s Unlocking the potential: Volunteers in Islington report in 2010
  • PQASSO accreditation in 2011
  • Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2015
  • SLT volunteers recognised at the Voluntary Action Islington Awards in 2016
  • Healthy London Workplace Charter in 2017
  • Team London Award 2018

The Sunday Philosophy forum was featured in the Guardian’s Comment is Free section in 2013. 

The British Medical Journal chose the Trust as its small charity of the year for 2014 and then repeated it every year. 

Be part of our history

We very much appreciate the contributions that past staff, volunteers and trustees have made. 

If you would like to be part of our history:  

  • Sign up for our activities.
  • Be a part of our history by volunteering
  • Help us to do even more by fundraising for us

Published: 17th March, 2016

Updated: 27th January, 2020

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  • Camley Street Natural Park: A new partnership with London Wildlife Trust

    Camley Street Natural Park: A new partnership with London Wildlife Trust

    In March 2022, SLT were delighted to partner with London Wildlife Trust, as part of our Nature Programme.   SLT are running visits and guided walks to this hidden gem of natural wildlife, twice a month.  Each visit focuses on a different theme each time, such as wildfowl; pond life; flora and fauna, or a woodland circle meditation. We also see how the site changes with each season and what’s new to discover. There is something for everyone to enjoy.

  • Volunteering Manifesto

    Volunteering Manifesto

    Stuart Low Trust is a community based charitable organisation. A tremendous amount of support is already given by volunteers & trustees to deliver events and services. As the event calendar grows, so will its need for talented, motivated and interested volunteers. The office could also benefit from volunteers in administration. Click here to find out more.

  • SLT's 'Material World' Gallery

    SLT's 'Material World' Gallery

    In May 2022, SLT partnered with National Youth Theatre to pilot a new Arts project “Material World”.  This project was specifically for young people aged 18-35, living with mental health issues or learning disabilities. Over a course of 6 weeks, participants learned about and explored the fashion of the Jubilee years, and key moments in theatre history. Click here to view our Gallery.

  • SLT's Nature Visits Gallery

    SLT's Nature Visits Gallery

    Stuart Low Trust provides Nature visits to various different gardens, parks and reserves in London. These include London Wildlife Trust's Camley Street Natural Park, Mildmay Community Centre Gardens, Sunnyside Community Gardens, Freightliners Farm and Kew Gardens (and many more!). These visits bring together a diverse group of local people, they encourage learning and the cultivation of new skills, whilst spending time in beautiful environments in the outdoors.

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Claremont
24-27 White Lion Street
London
N1 9PD

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[email protected]

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