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Boy's Can Collection Fuels Local Charities
11 Sep
Summary
- A 13-year-old boy collects 20,000 cans weekly.
- Funds raised support local food banks and charities.
- Project grew from a personal idea to a community effort.
A remarkable initiative in the West Midlands sees a 13-year-old boy collecting around 20,000 discarded drink cans each week, generating vital funds for local food banks and charities. This project, operating through We Can CIC, has grown beyond a simple collection, becoming a significant community effort.
Residents and businesses save bags of aluminium cans, which Ryan's family collects and processes at their Solihull garage. After crushing and selling the cans as scrap, the remaining money, after operational costs, is donated to good causes like Anawim, a women's support hub in Birmingham.
This recycling operation raises approximately £5,000 annually in cash and food donations. The initiative also provides a sense of purpose and practical activity for individuals connected with the supported charities, turning waste into a valuable resource for those in need.
