News - Camden Rise

The new Jack Petchey Environmental Award are extending nominations until 15 January 2023. You can nominate a young person you know is making a positive impact on the environment for an award, and they will then be eligible to apply for an Environmental Award Grant of up to £300. So far, the Jack Petchey Foundation have made over 90 awards and received more than 40 grant applications - and they...

What does it mean to be a young carer? And if you are a young carer or a child in your family is taking on more of a mum or dad role, where can you turn for help and support? Kayla*, an 11-year-old from Camden, found herself taking on more and more responsibility for her nine-year-old autistic brother, as well as supporting her mum, who is a lone parent. Kayla said: “My younger brother has...

It's half-term this week. There are lots of sports, play and youth activities for children and young people of all ages happening in your local area. Mixed Football and Multi-Sports Sessions - Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch, Camden Road, NW1 9AE on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 October, 12noon to 3pm. A range of free football fun drills and games and multi-sport activities for children and young...

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. If you're not feeling emotionally well, there are lots of ways to find help and support. Kooth offers free, safe and anonymous online wellbeing and mental health support for young people aged 11 to 18. You can sign up now for confidential support through a text-based conversation with a qualified counsellor. You can also join...

The Rebel School, in partnership with Camden Council, is running free sessions for 16 to 25-year-olds in Camden this autumn to show young people how to make money through business at no cost to them. Students can sign up for as many of the sessions as they wish. Each session runs from 10am to 2pm, from Monday 24 to Friday 28 October at King’s Cross Construction Skills Centre, 180 York Way,...