Stories

Delve into some of the inspiring community projects, events and stories happening in Camden. Get inspiration for your WMC Kit application, or find out more about how people in Camden are working to make the borough even better.

Mitzvah Day
12 Camden Faith representatives at an Interfaith food poverty discussion stand together, alongside food donations. Everyone is posed together and smiling at the camera.
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Mitzvah Day

The power of community action For nearly two decades, Mitzvah…

CrossWord Lyric
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CrossWord Lyric

A platform for Camden’s creatives to thrive We want Camden’s…

Meet and Grain
Luthfa is wearing a light green head scarf and cream kaftan with green patterns on it. She is standing in front of one of the blocks on Maiden Lane estate, against green railings – there are trees and cars also in the background. Luthfa is smiling directly at the camera.
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Meet and Grain

The kitchen at the heart of a community We want…

The We Make Camden Kit
Headshots of We Make Camden Kit grantees, Louise, Abraham and Ikran.
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The We Make Camden Kit

Meet three residents who are transforming their communities By 2030,…

Naz and Matt Foundation
A large group of Naz and Matt Foundation members stand together at London Pride 2023. They are holding LGBTQIA+ flags and banners, smiling at the camera on a sunny day.
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Naz and Matt Foundation

Pioneering a path to acceptance and understanding Nestled in the…

Cholo Khā’i
Five women involved in running the café stand around the café counter smiling at the camera.
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Cholo Khā’i

Planet-friendly Asian bites in Somers Town In the heart of…

Cost of living crisis match funding
A man and two women enjoy their meals at the over 50s lunch club hosted by the Covent Garden Community Centre.
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Cost of living crisis match funding

Match funding from Central District Alliance is supporting residents during…

Health Coach Kitchen
Charise stands inside the community centre at Bourne Estate smiling at the camera, wearing an apron and holding a mixing bowl of ingredients with a wooden spoon.
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Health Coach Kitchen

Improving health through community coaching and cooking Charise runs Health…

Camden Giving’s Cost of Living Appeal
people standing next to clothes rails
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Camden Giving’s Cost of Living Appeal

Camden Giving is a local charity that helps Camden-based organisations…

Young Camden Foundation
Group of young people talking to the mayor
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Young Camden Foundation

Young Camden Foundation is a registered charity and membership organisation…

The Special Cooperative
Sylvania and Arun stand with a young person and parent outside the Greenwood centre holding crates of fruit and vegetables. Everyone is smiling.
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The Special Cooperative

Empowering disabled young people to build independence and make a…

Friday Night Supper Club
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Friday Night Supper Club

An inclusive club where disabled young people thrive The Friday…

forum+
A group of 11 Forum+ members stand outside, in front of a graffiti wall on a walking trip.
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forum+

Celebrating LGBTQ+ life in Camden forum+ is a local organisation…

Mosaic
A group of 11 young people are enjoying themselves and dancing at a Mosaic disco. Everyone is dressed in party wear.
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Mosaic

Supporting and inspiring young LGBT+ persons Klara Lievens is Young…

Queen’s Crescent Community Association
Khadija smiles at the camera standing inside one of QCCA's offices
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Queen’s Crescent Community Association

Supporting Camden residents through the cost of living crisis Queen’s…

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