Camden Council invests to strengthen community cohesion
The Council has agreed an investment of £60,000 per year into Camden’s Cohesion Fund until 2031
The Cohesion Fund was established in 2024 in response to the local impact of global events. It funds community projects that bring people of different faiths and communities together to build bridges, foster understanding and promote peaceful connection.
Since its launch, it has played a crucial role in fostering safe spaces for interfaith and interculture, helping communities to build trust.
Cllr Nadia Shah joined faith leaders from Mosques, Synagogues, Churches, and a Buddhist Centre in a special evening to recognise and thank faith organisations for the work they do to support Camden’s communities.
“Our Cohesion Fund is a bridge of unity for our faith communities, and it’s right that it will be funded through to 2031. Seeing Camden’s diverse faith communities come together - building connections and learning from one another - sets a powerful example of how a multifaith, multicultural society can thrive.”
Impact of Cohesion Fund
In its first year, the fund supported 37 initiatives across Camden, from community meals and interfaith site visits to youth-led social action and cross-community workshops, helping to lay the foundations of friendship and trust across communities in Camden.
- Somers Town Festival brought together over 5,000 people to enjoy live performances and art exhibitions, while food stalls showcased Sudanese, Bengali and Caribbean cuisine. From music to food, the festival reflected the multicultural spirit of Camden.
- Mitzvah Day is the UK’s largest faith-based day of social action introducing people to activism. A series of community events saw 55,000 volunteers from all different faiths come together.
- Muslim World League celebrated cultural diversity at the Interfaith Eid Ul Adha Celebration event. Activists and leaders attended looking to learn from residents of Muslim, Jewish, Christian and Hindu faiths.
If you have an idea for a project or an event, please contact Faith@camden.gov.uk to find out more and apply.