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 local businesses. These slides outline how.
3. Our Starting Point……….
• We’re not underestimating the challenge
• We see the Business Sector as one of our strongest assets
• We want to increase spend in the local economy.
• We want a two way relationship with local businesses, not
just expect everything for free!
• We want our partnership to support you growing your
business.
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5. 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
• Our goal is 5000 members within 18 months!
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6. What we are about……….
• Assets. Everyone has something to offer
• Connections
• Fun- Vibrant and quirky
• Quality
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7. 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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8. How can we help you……….
Bring new customers to your business- by making
a deal for our members
• Straight discount or offer- e.g. 20% off or Buy one
Get one free
• A date limited deal – e.g. Up to the end of March
• A time limited deal- promote a time for which you
wish to increase trade (e.g. offer ffor a Tuesday
afternoon
• A specific product/service from your portfolio
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9. How can we help you……….
Other ways to increase your revenuesselling memberships, organise events, rent
out space
Promote your business- sessions in the
KnowHow shop (with an opportunity to
upsell), a page in the directory, advertise on
our online platform
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Partnership of 5 local VCS organisations (Abbey Community Centre, Age UK Camden, Castlehaven Community Centre, Holy Cross Centre Trust and North London Cares