We Make Camden Kit
The ‘We Make Camden Kit’ is
open for applications
The We Make Camden Kit is a partnership between Camden Citizens, Camden Council, Camden Giving, and Camden businesses. We're funding and supporting great ideas that will make Camden a better place. The goal is to help achieve Camden’s Core Missions by 2030; everyone eats well every day, young people have great opportunities, there’s diversity amongst people in power and we’re living in sustainable neighbourhoods.
Decisions on who receives funding and support are made by a panel of Camden residents from across the borough, who have diverse experiences of Camden, with the panel of Camden residents supported by a partnership between Camden Council and Camden Giving.
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Ready to apply?
I am a Camden resident, not part of a charity or social enterprise, and are applying for the first time for a seed grant.
Tell us who you are…
I work for a charity, school or social enterprise, and are applying for the first time.
Don’t need any help and ready to apply?
I am a returning successful recipient of this fund and want more funding to build on the project - you’ll be applying for a growth grant.
Take a look at what others are doing with the kit …
Tell me more
As is the case with all of our panels, decisions on who receives funding and support are made by a panel of Camden residents from across the borough, who have diverse experiences of Camden. The panel of Camden residents is supported by a partnership between Camden Council and Camden Giving. The community panel who award these grants value the experience of people who have faced inequalities in Camden because they have faced them themselves. The community panel encourage applications from those who have faced barriers to receiving funding elsewhere.
Residents can also receive support with insurance, safeguarding and connections to make their ideas a success.
FAQs
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You are, if you fall under the following:
Camden citizens that deliver activities for charitable purposes
Camden-based constituted voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSOs)
Un-constituted groups with an annual income below £250,000
Schools who are delivering projects that either fall outside of the normal curriculum or are designed and led by students.
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No - Applicants can only apply for ‘Growth’ grants once they have successfully delivered a smaller ‘Seed’ project.
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If you are new to the ‘We Make Camden Kit’ you can apply for a ‘Seed’ grant to £2,000 once, if successful and following the completion of all reporting requirements, you can then apply for a ‘Growth’ grant, if successful you cannot re-apply to this fund for the same project. But our other funds are open to apply to for the same project.
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In order to apply for a ‘Growth’ grant, you will need to be registered as a constituted non-profit with either companies house or the charity commission. You will need to provide a copy of your governance, a bank statement in your companies name, details of your most recent accounts and a safeguarding policy.
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The application process for both grants are nearly identical and work toward the same Camden missions. The ‘seed’ grant is open to Camden residents, organisations and schools to trial a new idea for the first time with grants of upto £2000. The ‘Growth’ grants are larger grants of up to £5000 for projects that have already been trialled and benefitting communities in Camden. ‘Growth’ grants are only available for constituted non-profits, they are in place to support residents ideas to grow and become sustainable.
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The panel is made up of 12 Camden citizens from all walks of life. The panel changes yearly (around the end of Summer) and are recruited locally for their local knowledge and passion to make Camden a better place.
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Yes! Over on our YouTube channel, you will find walkthrough videos with what you should expect and some tips on how to go about filling it all out.
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Representative leadership:
At Camden Giving, we aim to empower individuals and organizations rooted in Camden, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, providing them with the opportunities and resources they need to lead community projects that resonate with their lived experiences. Together, we are working towards a more inclusive and equitable Camden.
Over the past year, Camden Giving has collaborated with partners and the community to envision a future in 2030 where the leadership landscape in Camden is truly representative of its diverse population. Our commitment to deconstructing systems of oppression drives us to support aspiring leaders who have historically been underrepresented in positions of power. -
Opportunities for children and young people:
Camden’s children and young people should have opportunities for education, happiness, and health and contribute to making Camden a better place. Our community panel wants to fund projects that are designed with or by children and young people.
We want to create a borough where every young person can access and create opportunities – regardless of their background or identity. -
Access to food for all:
Everyone deserves to eat well, and issues surrounding our food systems are becoming increasingly urgent. Our community panel want to give grants to experimental ideas, new partnerships, entrepreneurial activity and community-led activities responding to food poverty. -
Stronger Communities:
Ensuring no Camden resident is left behind, projects applying under this mission will be thinking about ways to connect Camden residents for the betterment of the community, whether this is through sports clubs, walking groups, art projects, or developing a communal space. This mission is about bringing the community together, be that for an event, to learn something new, or to continue doing something they enjoy.
Eco-friendly neighborhoods:
Projects that encourage local residents to be eco-friendly in their everyday lives, whether this is growing their own fruit and vegetables, using compost bins, litter picking groups, developing a community garden, recycling, upcycling, or clean air initiatives. Projects applying under this mission will be thinking about Camden resident’s role in saving the planet.
What are the core missions?
This work is funded by the local authority, along with contributions from various businesses through their continued commitment to supporting the brilliant ideas of local residents. To ensure the longevity of the We Make Camden Kit, Camden Giving continues to seek additional funding from local businesses invested in making Camden a fairer place for everybody.
