We worked with amazing organisations across Camden to tackle loneliness and social isolation.
Our Ageing Better in Camden activities were delivered by a number of partner organisations across the borough until 31 December 2021. For seven years our Delivery Partners have tackled loneliness and social isolation in our community with creativity, compassion and innovation.
Many of our Delivery Partners continue to work with older people, often using a hybrid approach of in-person, phone and digital to ensure everyone can get the social connection they need. Use the information below to contact them if you’d like to get involved.
age uk camden
We are proud to be part of Age UK Camden, an independent charity that helps older people to stay active, stay connected and get the most out of life. They've been working in the local community to support older people for 50 years and have 60 dedicated staff and over 200 volunteers helping to deliver high quality, innovative services and activities for older people in Camden.
Contact via E: [email protected] or T: 020 7239 0400
abbey community centre
Offers a range of activities, classes, groups and volunteering opportunities for older people in Kilburn.
Contact via E: [email protected] or T: 0207 624 8378.
akash residents' association
A multi-cultural community of people aged over 50 in the heart of London.
Contact: Tom Rowland Email: [email protected]
This project ended on 31 December 2021
bame community action project
A partnership of organisations working together to connect older people in their communities: African Health Forum, African Physical Training Organisation (APTO), The Cornerstone Parish, Ethiopian Women’s Association, Light for Nations Mission, South Sudan Women’s Skills Development, supported by Hopscotch Asian Women’s Association.
Contact: Chikwaba Oduka, Umoja BAME Partnership lead via email: [email protected]
Bangladeshi community action project
A partnership between Hopscotch Women's Centre, Bengali Workers' Association and Kings Cross Brunswick Neighbourhood Association.
Contact: Isabelle Terrisson E: [email protected] or T: 020 7388 8198.
camden community connectors
This was a free, informal and friendly service helping Camden residents aged over 60 to connect with their community in a way that suits them.
This service ended on 31 December 2021.
Community association West Hampstead (men’s only)
CAWH draws on the resources of local residents and organisations, working in partnership to develop voluntary activities in the community. We funded activities for local older men.
Contact via T: 020 7794 3729.
dragon hall community centre
A community centre in Covent Garden offering a range of activities and services for people age 60 and over.
Contact: John Hayes E: [email protected] or T:07759 646507
Highgate Newtown Community Centre
We support local people who may need help at some point in their lives. We run a programme for older people with a Wellness café, lunch clubs, trips and much more.
Contact Larraine Revah E: [email protected] or T: 07483 145 587
Henna Asian Women’s group (women only)
Art, freedom and creativity for over 60s women. Weekly workshops, including gardening, singing, creative writing, painting, exercise, cooking, I.T sessions, crochet, and storytelling.
Contact: Momota E: [email protected] or T: 020 7372 9860
HOLBORN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
We run a range of activities to stimulate older people socially, cognitively and physically to improve their emotional and physical well-being.
Contact Hazel East E: [email protected] or T:020 74052370 (option 3)
kentish town city farm
Kentish Town City Farm is the UK’s first City Farm, founded in 1972. It is a charity based in the London Borough of Camden offering lifelong learning, outdoor therapy, education to children, adults with special needs and anyone needing respite from the strains of urban life.
Contact via E: [email protected] T: 020 7916 5421
Kentish Town Community Centre
Kentish Town Community Centre is a local charity, supporting the community through their ethos of connecting and inspiring and host activities for all ages and run sessions for older people on Friday afternoons.
Contact: Sarah Hoyle on E: [email protected] or T: 020 7482 3212.
KOSMOS CENTRE
The Kosmos Centre is committed to improving the quality of life of all ethnic minority women and their families. We also offer a range of health and well-being activities.
Contact: Koula Ioannou E: [email protected] or T: 020 7267 7194.
kilburn older voices exchange
For people in Kilburn and West Hampstead who want to get together and plan and organise your own programme to improve the area.
Contact: Deborah Knight E: [email protected] or T: 07778 145 787
London school of mosaic
The first mosaic school and studio in the UK offering a Mosaic Studies Diploma and mosaic short courses.
Contact via E: [email protected] T: 020 7620 6070
north london cares (intergenerational)
A local charity introducing young professionals to their older neighbours through a variety of free social clubs, so that both feel better connected to their community.
Contact: Tilly Jeune, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator.
E: [email protected] or T: 0207 118 3838 (option 3)
OPENING DOOrs - connecting LGBTQ+ people over 50
Opening Doors is the only dedicated national charity connecting LGBTQ+ people over 50 with activities, events, support and information. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people in friendly, safe spaces to socialise, and connect with other LGBTQ+ people.
Contact :[email protected] or T: 0207 183 6260
queen’s crescent community association
QCCA's mission is to help the people of Queen's Crescent in Gospel Oak live their best lives, whatever their ages. With 3000 members including older people, young people and families, and over 50% of members are BAME.
Contact Mary Pierce E: [email protected] or T: 0207 267 6635
The ABC Outreach Team
The Outreach Team proactively found, met and engaged with thousands of older people in the community, particularly those who may not already be in contact formal services and support. The service trialled innovative approaches to finding and meeting older people via street outreach, including events in sheltered housing and pop up events in pubs, parks and community spaces. This service ended on 31 January 2022 to find out more or if you have questions contact via E: [email protected]
Seethrough Theatre Company
SeeThrough Theatre is a not-for-profit Company harnessing the power of participatory arts to inspire people. The company’s work has shown that, given the right platforms and opportunities to produce culture and express themselves, people are only too keen to engage and connect with each other. Contact Julia Evangelista E: [email protected] or T: 07960 550 982
third age project
Offers a huge range of in person and online social, cultural, educational activities and skills courses for older people in Camden. People can sign up to get their weekly newsletter that provides details of all their activities.
Contact Tony Bloor. E: [email protected] or T: 020 7383 4922
we are ageing better, st pancras & somers town
Bringing people together to share skills and expertise to create great projects and changes in our community. Open to everyone over 60 in St Pancras & Somers Town. To get involved, contact: Jade Armstrong E: [email protected] T: 020 7209 9333.
WEST HAMPSTEAD WOMEN’S CENTRE
We are a support group which helps local women who may be feeling isolated to have a place to meet others and share their experiences.
Contact : Snezana Bulatovic E: [email protected] or T: 020 7328 7389