Keep Wales Tidy Caru Cymru
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Caru Cymru will take a holistic, collaborative approach to tackling Local Environmental Quality (LEQ) issues across Wales. It is a partnership between Keep Wales Tidy and all 22 Local Authorities. It will engage people in developing new and innovative solutions to encourage positive behaviour change, taking action on Welsh Government priority issues that really matter to communities, enhancing the environment for people and wildlife alike. It will involve and empower people, through volunteering, to take back control over the quality of their local environment helping communities to become more cohesive and resilient.

Beneficiaries

  • Adults

    We aim to engage a broad section of society, including community groups and individuals. We will seek the involvement of underrepresented communities.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 50000

    50,000 volunteers in practical activities per year.

Geographic reach

  • Wales: Nationwide

    We operate across Wales but deliver in local communities.

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

50000

We also target support to marginalised and underrepresented

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£1,000,000.00

TIMELINE

Apr 2026 Onwards

Project Outcome Targets

Local communities are regenerated by the establishment of new grassroots community groups

Green spaces improve mental health, and better environments attract tourism and investment

Long-term care by volunteers leads to lasting enhancements in local environmental quality

Project Activities

  • Establish litter picking hubs to make it easier for anyone to carry out litter picks.

  • Sign-up and train Litter Champions to enable individuals to take independent action.

  • Waste awareness sessions to provide guidance on household waste disposal.

  • Family engagement sessions in nature-friendly activities like wildflower meadow creation.

  • Engagement events with the public to prioritise action and liaise with the local authority.

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY The amount sought is to deliver the project across Wales. Smaller pots of money can deliver in targeted localised areas. Flexible
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Volunteer activity data via eCount Cymru. Volunteer support data, quotes, photos, case studies.

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Welsh Government

Welsh Government is funding this work in 2026-27
OTHER PARTNERS

All local authorities in Wales

We have a long-established relationship with all local authorities in Wales.