Jane Walker

IPR Assist+

5th October 2026 by Jane Walker

IPR’s Assist+ project increases IPR’s in‑person welfare rights and debt advice for people aged 65+ living in Islington, Camden and Haringey, who are experiencing financial hardship and low benefit take‑up.

The project builds on existing services to increase capacity for intensive, face‑to‑face casework for older people with complex needs. The project is funded by Independent Age for 3 years, with delivery starting in October 2026. It supports a Specialist Caseworker delivering regular advice sessions at the Manor Gardens Centre in Islington, plus outreach in conjunction with community partners across the 3 boroughs. Support will include benefits checks, debt advice, form filling, appeals and negotiation with creditors and statutory agencies.The IPR Assist+ project will increase the number of older peoples accessing advice and support for financial wellbeing, and improve their access to in person support. It will increase the number of older people claiming all the benefits they are entitled to, and increase the number of older people achieving reductions in household costs.

Email: assistplus@ipradvice.org.uk for further information, or submit the following referral / self-referral form.

Islington People’s Rights Referral Form for Assist+ project, supporting those 65+ in Islington, Camden, and Haringey.

Assist+

Name of client(Required)

Name

Phone

Email(Required)

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Borough(Required)

Please select a Borough – Islington, Camden, Haringey

Age

Please enter a number less than or equal to 150.

Appointment Preference – Telephone / Virtual / Face to Face only

Special requirements including interpreting needs

Brief outline of welfare benefits and/or debt issues

How did you hear about this service?

Organisation – Name of Staff Member/Volunteer

Phone number

Date of referral

London Legal Walk 2026

11th May 2026 by Jane Walker

IPR will be taking part in the London Legal Walk once again on Tuesday 9^th June 2026. This year we have an IPR team currently of 8, made up of staff, trustees, clients and supporters. Others welcome join the Team. The sponsored 10km walk in central London is organised by The London Legal Support Trust, who work to support access to justice in London and the South East.

All the money raised by the IPR team goes direct to Islington People’s Rights to help us continue our vital work helping Islington’s most vulnerable residents. We hope to raise more than £5000 for Islington People’s Rights. If you would like to donate, do so at: https://londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/islington-people-s-rights-2026

IPR Clean Break

2nd July 2026 by Jane Walker

Losing too much money? We can help.

Clean Break is IPR’s new treatment service for people experiencing gambling harm and gambling-related debt. It is available for people living in Islington, Camden, Haringey, Enfield and Barnet.

Our free, confidential service offers specialist advice on managing your finances, and support with mental health.

Through Clean Break you can access:

Debt and income maximisation advice, and casework support
One-to-one therapeutic counselling
Group support sessions
Peer support

Email: cleanbreak@ipradvice.org.uk for further information, or submit the following referral / self-referral form.

Clean Break Referral Form

Islington People’s Rights Referral Form for Clean Break (Gambling Harm Treatment). For Islington, Camden, Haringey, Enfield, and Barnet residents only.

Name of Client

Phone

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Borough(Required)

Appointment Preference – Telephone / Virtual / Face to Face only

Special requirements including interpreting needs

If you or someone close to you gambles, do you feel it is causing you any worries?

Do you feel you are affected by any gambling, either your own or someone else’s?

Brief outline of welfare benefits and/or debt issues

Are you interested in counselling?

How did you hear about this service?

Organisation – Name of Staff Member/Volunteer

Phone number

Date of referral

IPR Clean Break is funded by NHS England

IPR Impact Report 2025

20th November 2025 by Jane Walker

The IPR Impact Report can be downloaded here.

Chair’s Report

Welcome to IPR’s 2024 to 2025 Impact Report.

This past year has proved a difficult one in regards to the on-going cost of living crisis and threats of further welfare reforms. At Islington People’s Rights (IPR) we are pleased to be able to continue to provide essential support to Islington’s residents.

In the last 12 months, we have seen more than a 30% increase in inbound enquiries. In response, we have launched two new projects, Beyond Debt and Warmth for All, are in the process of relaunching IPR Care. These sit alongside our core service and existing specialised projects. Every enquiry is important to us and we work with local organisations to take on referrals and signpost residents to get the support they need.

IPR has a passionate team of staff and volunteers who work directly with some of the most vulnerable people in our community. They meet with thousands of families and individuals experiencing poverty. Many do not have the time or means to navigate the welfare system or are struggling to manage their debts. Many cases are complex and IPR provides a vital lifeline, with caseworkers securing benefits entitlements, appealing decisions and providing sound financial advice. I am particularly grateful for the care and compassion our team shows to all of IPR’s clients and this is reflected in the 95% satisfaction rate reported in our surveys.

I must also thank the grant making trusts and funders that enable us to do the work we do. We are particularly grateful to Islington Council for committing funding our Core Service until March 2028. We are also grateful to the organisations providing significant funding towards our projects as highlighted.

Finally, I should thank my fellow Trustees for their continued support and ideas for enhancing the services that IPR provides.

Across the following pages, you will see the support IPR has provided to thousands of clients in the past year. We are strongly committed to expanding upon these efforts and enable even more Islington residents to overcome poverty and inequality.

David Moore Chair, Islington People’s Rights

Islington People’s Rights AGM 2025

8th October 2025 by Jane Walker

Tuesday 18 November, 6.30pm. Brickworks Community Centre, 42 Crouch Hill, London N4 4BY.

All welcome to the AGM of Islington People’s Rights [IPR] on Tuesday 18^th November at 6.30pm. The AGM is more like a Public Meeting, and this year’s theme is “The Cost of Living crisis”, which is affecting so many local residents, including many IPR clients.

This is a free event open to all members of the community, residents and organisations alike.

Jeremy Corbyn MP (Islington North), Adam Scorer, Chief Executive, National Energy Action (NEA) and Cllr Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Equalities, Communities & Inclusion, Islington Council, will address the IPR AGM. Other speakers to be confirmed. IPR chair, David Moore and IPR Chief Executive, Gerard Omasta-Milsom will be reflecting on IPR’s past year activities, and looking forward to the year ahead. The AGM will also serve as the launch of the IPR 2025 Impact Report.

After the speakers and formal parts of the meeting there will be refreshments and a chance to mingle with trustees, staff, partners and clients.

Please register to attend by 4pm on 14^th November at https://IPRAGM2025.eventbrite.co.uk