Events & Activities | Residents Without Borders

Human Rights Conference 2026

In March, we hosted our first annual Human Rights Conference 2026, featuring a distinguished roster of guest speakers and information stalls, with over 150 residents from all over London in attendance.

Community Voices Islington Living Space on 6th August 2026

Join us at the Islington Living Space a free, friendly community event in Islington on Thursday 6 August, from 10:15 AM to 3:00 PM, at Community Rooms, 222 Upper Street, Islington, N1.

The Community Voices Islington Living Space is a warm, welcoming drop‑in space for adults, young people, parents, and carers. It’s wheelchair accessible, dementia friendly, and open to anyone who wants connection, support, or a calm place to unwind. Residents can “drop in for friendly help with form filling, a chat about support needs, or a space to unwind,” and enjoy “music, sing-along, read a book, or meet new friends in a welcoming community setting.”

The morning includes Chair Yoga and Mindfulness with Bryony Carney, followed by a wildlife and eco-awareness session led by London Wildlife Trust. From 12:30 PM onwards, the space becomes a relaxed social drop‑in with music, reading, conversation, refreshments, and light-touch advice. You can arrive and leave whenever you like.

This event is ideal for anyone looking for free wellbeing activities, local social groups, gentle support, or a friendly community space in Islington. No booking is needed, just come along, everyone is welcome. But if you wish to book the taster sessions, please do.

📞 Contact Us
☎️ 020 8148 8284
📧 info@residentswithoutborders.org
📱 WhatsApp/Text: 07886 328 136

Or book using the Web Enquiry Form

Women’s Group - Islington

We support women from all backgrounds, providing a safe space for women from diverse backgrounds to engage in open discussions and share their stories. We provide advice and support on how trauma impacts women, in particular with mental wellbeing, social isolation, loneliness, relationships and connectedness. We welcome women who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse, and those with past offending history, refugees, and asylum seekers, who need support with reintegration. Our Women’s Peer Support Group is free, and it is in partnership with Islington Council. The group is led by women, and all of the volunteers and guest speakers are also women. It takes place second Thursday every month from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm at Dame Geraldine Hall, Manor Gardens, N7 6LA.

On Thursday, 11th June 2026, we will host a Women's Group focused on women's health & wellbeing.

To book, please use the Enquiry Form or email: info@residentswithoutborders.org

Advice Service

We provide a quality-assured, independent information and advice, we deliver this service with support from our partners. Our services are free. We provide support with welfare benefits form filling, undertake general benefit checks and benefit calculations to maximise income, support with grant applications for furniture, white goods, warm clothes, warm bedding, small household items, fuel vouchers, and food vouchers, and also advise on housing issues, debt management, and much more. Our Advice Team are based at the Islington Central Hub at 222 Upper Street, N1, every fortnight on Wednesdays from 10am to 4pm providing information and advice to residents. We also offer free private & confidential one-to-one advice sessions via booked appointments at Access Islington North Hub, 6-9 Manor Gardens, N7; Central Hub, 222 Upper Street, N1; and South Hub, Finsbury Library, 245 St. John’s Street, EC1V.

Men’s Group - Islington

We support men to tackle social isolation and loneliness, helping them with self-care, and improving mental well-being. The Men’s Peer Support Group is free and it is in partnership with Islington Council - Coming soon!