Apply to the Youth Fund

We’re excited to announce that applications for the Youth Fund are open!

Designed by young people for young people, this fund aims to support youth in Camden by investing in businesses and organisations that are committed to creating meaningful economic opportunities and empowers the next generation through:

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives – e.g. inclusive recruitment policies or anti-racism training
• Confidence and skills building – e.g. training, tutoring, apprenticeships or mentoring
• Mental health and wellbeing support – e.g. providing young people with space and community to improve their mental health and wellbeing

By backing initiatives that foster confidence, education, and employment, we’re working to build a brighter, more inclusive future for young people in Camden.

We will be formally assessing each application and Camden Community Wealth Fund’s fantastic Youth Panel members will play a significant part in that process. Our Youth Panel are a diverse group of 15 young Camden residents. They have been working with us since January to help us shape the Youth Fund – and they will be reviewing every application to help us decide who receives investment. Every decision they help to make is guided by their vision for a fairer, more inclusive local economy that works for young people now and in the future.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply, the sooner you'll receive a decision. The final deadline for all applications is 30th September 2025.

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• Launch: 31 July 2025
• Fund Size: £2 million
• Applicant Eligibility: Incorporated businesses and other organisations focused on the impact areas mentioned. The organisation doesn’t need to be based in Camden, but they must be planning to make or already making an impact in Camden. If they are planning to make an impact, that impact should be made within 6 months of investment.
• Revenue Generating: Organisations must be generating revenue and show an ability to repay the financing. We will not consider organisations that are pre revenue. The focus is on the ability to repay the loan, so the amount of loan needs to be reasonable in relation to your cash surplus and ability to repay.
• If we receive a large number of applications then priority will be given to organisations who are connected to Camden in some way. Either through living in Camden, the business being based there or because of a past connection with the borough
• Funding Types: Repayable loans
• Funding Size: £20,000 to £500,000 repayable loans per organisation

1. Application Submission: Interested organisations submit their proposals through our online portal.
2. Initial Review: The Youth Panel conducts an initial review to check eligibility based on the fund's goals.
3. Shortlisting: Shortlisted applicants are invited for further discussions and to share more information with the Community Wealth Fund team.
4. Final Selection: The Youth Panel, consisting of 15 young people from Camden, recommends investments to the council for final sign off.
5. Funding Agreement: Successful applicants enter into a funding agreement with the Community Wealth Fund.
6. Implementation and Monitoring: Investment is made into the organisation and the organisation innovates or grows their services or products with ongoing monitoring and support from the Community Wealth Fund.

1. Prepare Your Information: Collect all the information needed for the application (see below).
2. Register: Create an account on our applications portal. Make sure only one person in your organisation registers and fills in an application.
3. Complete Application Form: Fill out the application form, providing all necessary information about your organisation and investment ask. The application form should take less than 15 minutes to complete if you’ve collected the information above.
4. Submit Supporting Documents: Upload any required documents, such as business plans, financial models, and details about your organisation’s impact.
5. Submit Application: Once all sections are complete, submit your application for review.
6. Provide Further Information When Requested: If you are eligible, after the team has reviewed your application they will reach out for further information using the email you have provided to carry out the Due Diligence process.

To ensure a smooth application process, please have the following information ready:

1. Company name and address
2. Link to your website
3. Understanding of what your impact on young people is
4. Revenue for last financial year
5. Revenue for current financial year
6. Accounting period dates
7. Financial model if you have one (you will need some sort of financial model to move forward with the process although you can initially apply without one. You can find further information and support here).
8. Business plan if you have one (you will need a business plan to move forward with the process although you can initially apply without one. You can find further information and support here).

Here are some tips to help you with your application:

• Provide evidence: Support your application with data and evidence of your organisation’s impact to date.
• Align with fund goals: Ensure your project aligns with the Community Wealth Fund’s mission to improve economic opportunities for young people in Camden.
• Make sure your organisation is eligible: Check the eligibility criteria. If your organisation is not eligible, we will not progress your application. If you are unsure, you can read our Frequently Asked Questions or reach out to CommunityWealthFund@camden.gov.uk
• Please do not contact our Youth Panel directly: We will not accept applications through direct requests to Youth Panel members. Please reach out to the Community Wealth Fund email CommunityWealthFund@camden.gov.uk if you have any questions or would like to speak to the member of the team.