Cost of Living

Read our stories below to find out how Camden’s communities are tackling the cost of living crisis. We are proud to have supported these projects through our 2022-2023 Cost of Living Community Response Fund.

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

Cost of living crisis match funding
Cost of living crisis match funding 2560 1707 WeMakeCamden

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

Khadija smiles at the camera standing inside one of QCCA's offices
  • WeMakeCamden

Queen’s Crescent Community Association
Queen’s Crescent Community Association 2560 1558 WeMakeCamden

Supporting Camden residents through the cost of living crisis Queen’s Crescent Community Association (QCCA) provides a range of free services…

Momota, Bushra and Sajida stand together smiling
  • Charlotte Matthews

Henna Asian Women’s Group: cost of living support
Henna Asian Women’s Group: cost of living support 2560 1707 Charlotte Matthews

Supporting women through the cost of living crisis Momota, Bushra and Sajida work at the charity, Henna Asian Women’s Group…

Two children enjoy the ball pit in the play area
  • Charlotte Matthews

Bourne Estate: Baby café
Bourne Estate: Baby café 2560 1653 Charlotte Matthews

Supporting parents’ wellbeing Being a parent is tough, and it can be lonely. That’s why Mel set up the baby…

Camden residents looking through crates of low-cost or free food to take home
  • Tahin Manjur

PHCA: Wellbeing Café
PHCA: Wellbeing Café 1535 1048 Tahin Manjur

The Wellbeing Café Neighbourhood Nosh is a community initiative that gives residents in the local community access to healthy food.…

Men and woman smiling in a group
  • Sara Mahgoub

Coram’s Fields: Youth gym
Coram’s Fields: Youth gym 1914 846 Sara Mahgoub

Supporting young peoples’ wellbeing during the cost of living crisis Coram’s Fields is a charity that provides support, mentoring and…

Three women stand in front of a kitchen smiling
  • Charlotte Matthews

SPCA: Community Kitchen and Warm Space
SPCA: Community Kitchen and Warm Space 1920 1440 Charlotte Matthews

Bringing the community together in warm, welcoming and fun space  As the cost of living continues to rise, the staff…

woman cooking with children
  • Antonia Msimanga

SHAK: Healthy Chef project
SHAK: Healthy Chef project 2560 1707 Antonia Msimanga

Community cooking at Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate The rising cost of food is making it harder for many of us…

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