Funders and partners
Partner with a proven Camden charity delivering long-term change for children and families
Why fund the Winch
For more than 50 years, the Winch has worked alongside children, young people, families and communities in North Camden.
We build long-term relationships that help children feel safe, connected and able to thrive, while strengthening the families and neighbourhoods around them.
For funders, corporate partners, philanthropists and public sector commissioners, we offer the opportunity to invest in a trusted, place-based organisation with deep roots, strong local partnerships and a proven track record of delivering meaningful outcomes.
From early years through to adolescence, family support, community spaces and youth wellbeing, our work is designed around what local people need and shaped with the communities we serve.
Why partner with the Winch
A trusted local organisation with deep community roots
The Winch has been part of life in North Camden since 1973. Our long-standing presence means families know us, trust us and come back to us at different stages of their lives.
This long-term trust enables earlier support, stronger engagement and better outcomes.
Evidence-led and outcomes focused
We combine community knowledge with robust learning and evaluation.
Our programmes are designed to improve:
- children’s confidence and emotional wellbeing
- parenting confidence
- young people’s safety, aspirations and leadership
- neighbourhood belonging and local participation
- access to welcoming community spaces
We continually learn from participants, staff, partners and data so that funding translates into measurable impact.
Place-based systems change
Our work goes beyond programme delivery.
We bring together residents, schools, local authority teams, health partners, grassroots groups and funders to strengthen the wider ecosystem around children and families.
For partners interested in prevention, early intervention and long-term community resilience, this creates impact that extends well beyond a single service.
The difference your funding makes
Funding from trusts, donors and strategic partners helps us provide long-term, relationship-based support across four connected areas.
Children and young people
Investment helps us provide:
- youth mentoring and trusted adults
- safe spaces after school and during holidays
- wellbeing and physical activity programmes
- leadership and skills development
- support during key life transitions
Families
Your support enables:
- family support and practical advice
- parenting confidence programmes
- early intervention for emerging challenges
- help for families experiencing instability or temporary accommodation
- connections to wider local support networks
Community spaces and belonging
Funding helps sustain welcoming local spaces that reduce isolation and increase connection, including Belsize Community Library and neighbourhood-led activities.
These spaces are often the first step into longer-term support.
Community action and resident leadership
We work alongside residents to shape local responses to neighbourhood challenges, strengthen participation and improve the places children grow up in.
This includes estate-based organising, local improvement work and community-led decision making.
Current funding priorities
We welcome conversations with funders and donors interested in supporting one or more of the following priorities.
Early intervention for children and families
Helping families access support before issues escalate.
Youth wellbeing and trusted relationships
Supporting young people’s confidence, safety, physical wellbeing and emotional health.
Young men’s wellbeing and physical health
Expanding programmes that combine sport, movement and emotional wellbeing support for boys and young men.
Community spaces that reduce isolation
Protecting and growing safe, welcoming spaces where local people connect, learn and belong.
Resident-led neighbourhood change
Supporting local people to shape better environments and stronger communities.
Why funders choose the Winch
Partners value our ability to combine:
- deep local trust
- strong safeguarding and governance
- evidence and learning
- flexible delivery
- community voice
- collaboration across sectors
- long-term presence in North Camden
- innovation grounded in lived experience
We are proud to work with charitable trusts, local government, schools, health partners, corporate supporters and individual philanthropists who share our commitment to long-term change.
Accountability and learning
We know funders need confidence that resources are being used effectively.
We provide:
- clear outcomes frameworks
- regular narrative and quantitative reporting
- case studies and lived experience insight
- learning reports and strategic reflections
- transparent governance and financial reporting
- collaborative partnership management
We welcome partnerships that prioritise both accountability and shared learning.
Partnership opportunities
We are particularly keen to connect with:
- trusts and foundations
- corporate CSR and ESG teams
- major donors and family philanthropy
- place-based funders
- commissioners and public sector partners
- research and evaluation partners
- schools and education funders
- community infrastructure supporters
- donor advised funds
Whether you are exploring a strategic grant, unrestricted support, programme investment or a longer-term place-based partnership, we would love to talk.