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

Mitzvah Day

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The power of community action For nearly two decades, Mitzvah Day has brought together people from all faiths and walks…

CrossWord Lyric

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A platform for Camden’s creatives to thrive We want Camden’s estates and neighbourhoods to be healthy, sustainable and creative. And…

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.

Meet and Grain

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The kitchen at the heart of a community We want everyone in Camden to eat well every day. With support…

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

The We Make Camden Kit

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Meet three residents who are transforming their communities By 2030, we want all of Camden’s estates and neighbourhoods to be…

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.

Naz and Matt Foundation

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Pioneering a path to acceptance and understanding Nestled in the heart of Camden, the Naz and Matt Foundation is more…

Five women involved in running the café stand around the café counter smiling at the camera.

Cholo Khā’i

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Planet-friendly Asian bites in Somers Town In the heart of Somers Town, you’ll find the new community café, Cholo Khā’i –…

A man and two women enjoy their meals at the over 50s lunch club hosted by the Covent Garden Community Centre.

Cost of living crisis match funding

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Match funding from Central District Alliance is supporting residents during the cost of living crisis At Camden Council, we know…

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.

Health Coach Kitchen

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Improving health through community coaching and cooking Charise runs Health Coach Kitchen, delivering educational workshops that inspire people across Camden…

people standing next to clothes rails

Camden Giving’s Cost of Living Appeal

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Camden Giving is a local charity that helps Camden-based organisations that provide much-needed support to residents across the borough. In…

Group of young people talking to the mayor

Young Camden Foundation

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Young Camden Foundation is a registered charity and membership organisation based in the borough. It supports over 130 Camden-based charities…

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

The Special Cooperative

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Empowering disabled young people to build independence and make a difference in Kentish Town Arun and Sylvania founded the Special…

Friday Night Supper Club

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An inclusive club where disabled young people thrive The Friday Night Supper Club (FNSC) is an event for disabled young…

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