OurCamden is a new social enterprise, providing a membership primarily -although not exclusively- for those over 50 who Live. Work. Play in Camden. Our goal is to work closely with other organisations in the Community Sector. These slides outline how.

1. Welcome

2. Alex Smith

3. The Journey……….
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4. Our Starting Point……….
• We’re not underestimating the challenge
• We’re not trying to re-invent the wheelcollaboration!
• We see the VCS as one of our strongest assets
• We want to increase money in both the local and
VCS economies
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5. Our Team……….
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6. What we are about……….
• Primarily improving the lives of Over 50’s who
live, work or play in Camden
• Reducing social isolation, increasing local spend
and improving health and well being
• Increasing connections between Citizens,
Community organisations, Businesses and each
other
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7. What we are about……….
• Assets. Everyone has something to offer
• Connections
• Fun- Vibrant and quirky
• Quality
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8. Being a member will mean……….
• Deals with Camden Businesses to make it cheaper to shop, go out and
look after yourself
• Access to a full Calendar of Events- a third included in the price of
membership- creating experiences to remember and friendships
forever
• Access to Practical Services for help around the home and garden
• A range of opportunities to learn new skills & hear new ideas in the
KnowHow Shop
• Access to our online platform with more offers, our own dating
service and a whole load more.
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9. How can we help you……….
• Many Hands- members tackling a specific
project
• Increase your revenues- selling
memberships, organise events, rent out
space, practical services
• Promote your events- taster sessions, the
directory, advertise
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10. All we ask……….
• Provide an Ambassador
• Fit with our Values- e.g. Quality
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11. Over to you….
• Introduce yourself
• How might you connect?
• Any Questions?
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