A driving need for this project comes from poor living conditions, high rates of crime and anti-social behaviour and the barriers to opportunities that many YP in our area experience. Camden is the 12th worst local authority (or equivalent area) for children living in poverty in the country (2014 End Child Poverty report) with extremely high living (housing) costs and as the main reasons. There are also issues around gangs operating through 'postcode' territory and a lack of community cohesion.

The project is co-produced throughout with young people leading at all stages. All project participants will research, consult, plan and deliver aspects of the event ensuring that they gain a variety of skills and experience, improving confidence, widening aspirations and building strengthening a sense of belonging to the community. Project leaders will gain from follow-on work building their employability skills and will be encouraged to take part in future activities.