We know this works, so let’s legislate for it.

My latest Third Sector article looks at why participatory grant-making is the future of funding. Thanks to Natasha Friend for your insights and examples of how you’re doing this at CAMDEN GIVING.

thirdsector.co.uk/kirsty-marrins…

Communities are magical, let's recognise that in law.
CAMDEN GIVING We're Right Here: the campaign for community power

It's that time of year to celebrate the people who give their time, energy, love and money in Camden.

Happy #GivingTuesday to everyone who gives time, knowledge, money and love in Camden.
If you can give to CAMDEN GIVING, here’s the link.
app.donorfy.com/form/XJJ4FEZXS…

I loved writing about crying over grantmaking.

Eat tapas and help out your neighbours.

Get yourself down to O Tino and support CAMDEN GIVING on #GivingTuesday

camdengiving.org.uk/events/77wtqhy…

Loved the challenging and thoughtful questions from this group. Somebody give them a vote for crying out loud.

Incase I haven’t already told you, the world would be better with more participatory grantmaking. charitytimes.com/ct/blog-opinio…

I think about this as often as men apparently think about the Roman Empire…
Somebody once said to me “so people give money to CAMDEN GIVING and get nothing in return, I just can’t see if catching on”.

We absolutely love seeing our decision makers, like 17-year-old Adam, being invited to share their insights! Join us at the 'Community Action in Action' on the 10th of October and celebrate diverse voices shaping our community! 🙌

Tuesday nights with the #WeMakeCamden Kit panel.

Great to see CAMDEN GIVING's partnership with Camden Council on the #WeMakeCamden Kit used in this vision of devolution.

#ParticipatoryGrantmaking is like traditional grantmaking, but not making communities infantile.
CAMDEN GIVING

I really just can’t get enough of charities thanking young people for funding them.

There is already a large & growing movement of people around the country taking action in their communities.

A Community Power Act would remove some of the institutional & legal barriers in their way.

👉 right-here.org/asks/

Researchers know what communities say they want when asked. Participatory Grantmakers know what communities choose when they are given agency.

A whole community moving as one to achieve Camden’s #WeMakeCamden missions.