The Margins Project
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Supporting people experiencing homelessness, crisis and isolation in Islington and beyond at @UnionChapelUK.
Union Chapel, Islington London
Joined February 2013
The Margins Project at Union Chapel supports those facing homelessness & other critical living crisis through 🟠meals & more at Drop Ins 🟠advice & engagement 🟠supported employment programme + more Watch our film about this crucial work & how you can help
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Thank YOU Big Issue readers for our nomination and to @BigIssue for our Changemaker Award win for Food and Nutrition, recognising the services we provide to guests in need. Learn about our services at Read more at
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RT @UnionChapelUK: Be a part of Union Chapel Project's adventure as the CHAIR OF TRUSTEES. Provide strategic leadership to ensure our char…
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Can you spare these items to help our guests in need? 🧴Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel 👟Men’s underwear, socks, trainers in good condition If you have unopened/unused items above & can drop off to us in Islington, please email marginsadmin [at] unionchapel [dot] org [dot] uk
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Can you spare a couple of hours on a Monday afternoon? Know your way around a smartphone, computer or the internet? We're looking for volunteers to help our guests learn or improve their IT skills. Find out more at and help us break down barriers to tech.
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We were delighted to welcome SEND students from @TheBridgeMAT to a drop-in. 1 of the students had noticed a homeless man & asked his mum why he was sitting on the ground. What followed was a call out for items to donate to help. Read the moving story at
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Merry Christmas to all! Thanks for the generous support of volunteers, funders, supporters, those who have donated items & to you. We enjoyed our Christmas lunch with 111 guests on Monday. Drop-ins begin again on from 6 Jan, Mon & Wed 11am-1pm. Wishing all a wonderful New Year!
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RT @UnionChapelUK: Christmas spirit installed at the Chapel and @marginsproj guest dining hall 🎄 Come share the space this festive season…
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It's #GivingTuesday so, if you're able, please consider donating to help us support our guests that need our services of food, community, engagement, training, and hope each week. Find out more at or skip straight to donate at
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RT @daviesvsdavies: @UnionChapelUK great gig, delicious food by @marginsproj and an amazing set from @kingcreosote proud to be able to be w…
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RT @UnionChapelUK: Coming to @kingcreosote or ML Buch show this week? Here's the Margins Cafe pre-gig menu: 🥩 Beef bourguignon, leek mash 🍠…
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RT @streetskitchen: If you meet anyone today in the #Archway #Islington area experiencing #homelessness PLEASE send them our way! We're h…
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RT @UnionChapelUK: FREE Heritage Building Workshop ROOFING 10 Dec 9am-3pm at #UnionChapel Intro to traditional roofing, pros & cons of roof…
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Coming to @UnionChapelUK show this week? Here's the Margins Cafe pre-show menu: 🍅Slow cooked saffron lamb, lime, sun-dried tomatoes 🍆Imam bayildi - w/o feta for vegan 🥗Served with salad 🍫Vegan raspberry chocolate brownie Reserve at corresponding events
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RT @4in10: 2.5 million Londoners are struggling to make ends meet, secure affordable housing, or tie down the decent work they need to rise…
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Our Supported Employment Programme provides mentorship to trainee chefs + we invite experts to share their craft of global cuisines. Last week, we learnt a traditional & delicious Tortilla de Patatas guided by @UnionChapelUk Cristina! #LDNChallengePoverty #PovertyFreeLondon
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RT @UnionChapelUK: FREE Heritage Building Workshops in Islington! Want to build skills? Love sustainability and renovation? With Fullers, w…
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RT @ItsGroundswell: We’re excited to be running our 1st #LegislativeTheatre event with @RBKC, @KatyRubinTO & partners, exploring working t…
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It's #LDNChallengePoverty Week and The Margins Project is about to open for its first Drop-In of the week, inviting around 80 people facing hardship to enjoy a warm, nutritious meal in a welcoming dining experience. See what our Drop-Ins are like in our film linked below.
The Margins Project at Union Chapel supports those facing homelessness & other critical living crisis through 🟠meals & more at Drop Ins 🟠advice & engagement 🟠supported employment programme + more Watch our film about this crucial work & how you can help
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Can you donate items that help face the cold? We need waterproof outdoor shoes & garments and sleeping bags in good condition to supply the increasing number of our guests facing homelessness. If you can bring to us, please email marginsadmin@unionchapel.org.uk #WorldHomeslessDay
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Love for our Head Chef 🤩
Who should I bump into on #WorldHomelessDay but my old @UnionChapelUK colleague & wonderful human Iraj. Provides gorgeous food to 100s in need & 1000s of Union Chapel audiences for years. Those who know, know. Master chef, beautiful person.
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