COVID-19

Given the current circumstances related to COVID-19, YCF is working to support the voluntary sector in Camden. YCF will take the following actions over the coming weeks:

  • YCF staff are working from home, but can be reachable via phone or email
  • All YCF events have been cancelled, including information sessions, funding surgeries and network meetings
  • We are exploring alternative methods of providing capacity building support to members
  • We are carrying out a member needs assessment to determine the best way to provide support

YCF has joined other funders in co-signing a statement from London Funders. The statement communicates our recognition of the significant impact that COVID-19 will have on the sector and the communities they serve and our commitment to offer as much support as required during this difficult time – please click here for the full statement and a list of all the signatories.

Young Camden Foundation's COVID-19 IMPACT & RESPONSE REPORT

COMMUNITY FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Please click here to access a list of community funding opportunities related to COVID-19 support.

ONLINE MEMBER SERVICES

Many YCF members have made the difficult decision to close youth centres or postpone services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, online services can be an effective method of keeping engaged with children and young people in Camden. YCF invites you to check out online services and digital tools offered by YCF members.

Click here for a list of online youth services in Camden. (Updated: 28 May 2020)

Would you like to add or remove information? Please email YCF at info@youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk.

YPF WEBINAR SERIES

Young People's Foundations (YPF) offer a series of webinars that discuss topics related to COVID-19 support and more. Webinar recordings are available online. Subjects include:

-Cyber Service Offer for Children and Young People
-Safeguarding and Cyber Working
-Support from Funders
-Education
-Furlough/HR/Legal Changes
-Mental Health Awareness
-Street Safety and Detached Work
-Black Lives Matter

Click here to watch YPF webinars.

Keep an eye out for upcoming webinars about employment and summer provisions. Dates and registration information will be released in the coming weeks.

Online Resources & Advice

We have been informed by a number of our members that they have taken the difficult decision to close their centres or postpone their service as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Online resources can be an effective method of keeping engaged with children and young people. Here is a list of online resources and information about providing a digital offer to young people:

Working From Home Digital Support

See below for a list of resources to get you started on digital working: