Good Deed Feed
Harris & Bailey’s Mental Health Support
Tim Oldham, Hear Us Croydon CEO, pictured meeting staff on a visit to Harris and Bailey Croydon-based builders’ merchant Harris & Bailey recently established a year-long partnership with “Hear Us Croydon,” a local charity that supports people experiencing mental health
The Maka Twins: Restoring Civic Pride
Environmental “good deeds” have gained visibility through the voluntary efforts of the “Maka Twins,” identical twins living in Croydon who deep-clean streets and parks in their spare time. The twins have built a significant reputation for their work in Grange
Jose Joseph’s Homeless Outreach
Jose Joseph, a trader at Surrey Street Market and chair of the Croydon Business Association, was honored with a Mayor’s Community Award for his dedicated charitable work. Joseph is well known for self-funding and serving over 100 portions of homemade
The Croydon Smile Hub: A “House of Opportunity”
Launched on December 18, 2025, the Croydon Smile Hub serves as a year-round center for learning and community support. Co-founded by Benedict Selvaratnam of Freshfields Market and managed by the Croydon Business Association (CBA), the hub secured a 50-year lease
Akram and the Palace for Life Foundation
Local teenager Akram has become a champion of community cohesion through his work as a football coach for the Palace for Life Foundation. Starting as a participant in the “Get Involved” programme, Akram earned his FA coaching qualifications and now
The Croydon Giving Tree Appeal
In December 2025, the Croydon Giving Tree Appeal successfully collected 1,837 gifts for local children in need, with an estimated value of over £20,070. The initiative, led by Centrale & Whitgift in partnership with Croydon BID and Reedham Children’s Trust,
