Impact at a glance
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15-20
Bags of litter collected weekly across South Norwood and Croydon
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750+
bags collected per year
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10–15
volunteers per session, with 5–6 new volunteers joining each month
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600+
volunteer attendances per year
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20+
funded or commissioned projects delivered since 2022
These figures reflect consistency rather than one-off activity. Weekly sessions, returning volunteers, and shared responsibility create trust, routine, and long-term engagement.
Litter-picking becomes a neutral and welcoming space where people meet others they might never otherwise encounter, across age, background, belief, and ability, building relationships.
Supporting young People through real responsibility
Since 2022, Norwood JunKAction has provided sustained, young-person-led training opportunities to over 30 young people.
These are not one-off workshops, but extended engagements focused on real responsibility, time commitment, and confidence-building.
How can you get involved
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Volunteers – Support weekly litter-picking sessions and creative workshops.
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Fundraising & Donations – Help sustain our weekly programme through funding or resources.
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Skills Support – Provide training and development opportunities for volunteers.
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Local Businesses – Contribute materials, tools, services, or in-kind support.
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Community Business Partners – Build partnerships aligned with our values to support future programmes and resource-sharing.
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Organisations & Partners – Develop collaborative projects and share resources.
