Founded in 2016 by Maddy – a local resident keen to show (off) a different side of the borough – East Croydon Cool is a community-led platform celebrating the place we all call home.
Our mission is simple: to help locals meet each other, discover new places, and take pride in their postcode. Because for us, “cool” is less about trends and more about connection.
In an increasingly polarised and lonely world, we bring long-standing residents and new arrivals together, helping people feel more connected to both the place they live and the people around them.
Finding ways to meet and talk to the people who live near you isn’t just nice – it’s key to enjoying where and how you live.
Through positive storytelling, inclusive events, locally inspired merch and grassroots volunteering, we champion local people, businesses and charities – and help Croydon locals feel proud to be home.
Join us.
What We Do
- Share good news via our social media, website and newsletter
- Host events that bring people together – from meet-ups, parties and networking to literary nights, film clubs and digital detoxes
- Create merch that celebrates the neighbourhood with pride
- Run a volunteer group that links residents with local charities and projects
- Make introductions between residents, local businesses and community organisations
How You Can Support
If you believe in what we’re doing, here’s how you can get involved:
- Follow us on Instagram
- Sign up to our Newsletter
- Attend our Events
- Join our Volunteer group
- Write a Testimonial
- Buy our Merch
- Become a Raving Reporter
- Invest in a Paid Partnership
- Become an Event Partner or Sponsor
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