Youth services

Proposed changes to Camden's youth services

Consultation on changes to Camden youth services has now closed. A report about the proposed changes and the results of the consultation were considered at the Council's Cabinet meeting on 20 July 2011 and agreed.

Youth work funding programme for 2012-14 - bids from voluntary and community sector invited before 29 September

The Council's integrated youth support service has just launched its youth work funding programme for 2012-14. This two-year funding programme is open to all voluntary and community sector organisations in Camden, with grants of up to £40,000 or more available to successful organisations. In total £330,000 is available and the closing date for applications is 29 September 2011. Successful organisations will be notified at the beginning of December 2011 as to the outcome of their application.

Application documents to download:

• Guidance notes for applicants
• Organisations' details
• Proposal form

Voluntary Action Camden will run three funding seminars plus one to one support sessions for organisations to complete their applications during August and September. Places must be booked in advance. To do so please ring VAC on 020 7284 6550 (Typetalk: 18001-020 7284 6550) or email support@vac.org.uk

For more general information regarding the application process email Eugene Griffin at eugene.griffin@camden.gov.uk

An advice and information service for all young adults living in Camden

This is the place where, if you are 16-25, you can ask about or talk about anything with someone who will listen and help.

People come about many different things:

• welfare benefits
• housing
• education
• money advice
• personal problems.

Nothing is too big or too small and our service is free and confidential.

Contact

For more information please contact the under 25s advice centre

• Youth Connexions
• Connexions personal advisers
• Youth and connexions projects
• Integrated youth support services
• COO-L cash for activities