The Winch Camden

The Winch is a youth and community charity based in north Camden. We were founded in 1973 when local residents repurposed a derelict pub ‘The Winchester Arms’ into a much needed youth space for the underserved community. We have been at our home at 21 Winchester Road ever since, growing with the needs of the community that we support.  

Our building is situated in the heart of Swiss Cottage and from here we run activities for our children and young people, including our after-school care and holiday play schemes. We also run regular sessions for our youth aimed at developing strengths and skills and improving mental health and well-being. 

We believe strongly in the power of community-led change and work with residents supporting them to take the lead in improving their local neighbourhouds. We amplify their voices, in order to turn their ideas into reality and champion them to change the wider systems they are a part of.