Protect: Help safeguard the diverse wildlife that call the Thames home.
Improve: Reduce pollution and contribute to a healthier river ecosystem.
Connect: Spend time being active outdoors and appreciate the beauty of the Thames.
Build: Join forces with fellow Thames lovers who are passionate about the environment.
Sign Up: Use the form at bottom of this page to register for the challenge and choose your commitment level.
Gear Up: We recommend that you wear thick gloves and use a litter picker.
Pick Your Spot: Choose a section of the Thames you want to clean.
Clean Up: Head out anytime during September and collect as much litter as you can.
The 10 times challenge – take part in 10 litter picks throughout the month.
The 10 minutes a day challenge – every day litter pick for 10 minutes throughout the month.
The 10 photos challenge – take 10 photos throughout the month; for example the river, the wildlife you see, or your litter haul.
The 10km challenge – litter pick along 10km of the river throughout the month.
Upon completion of the Challenge (and submission of the Clean Thames Challenge Litter Survey) you will be entered into a raffle. You could win a kayaking trip for two with London Kayak Company, or a Stand Up Paddleboarding trip for two with Active360. Please note that raffle entries are limited to one per person. You should submit the Clean Thames Challenge Litter Survey using the same email address that you used to sign up for the Challenge.
Let us know how you are getting on: Tag @LondonPortAuth and use #CleanThames on X or Instagram.
Let’s work together to restore the Thames to its natural beauty! Join the challenge and become a Thames hero.
Please read through the risk assessment. When taking part in your challenge, remember to take and use bags or a reusable bucket to collect litter.
Plus we’ll email you during the month to give helpful tips and share successes. We’ll also include any photos that you post on social media at #CleanThames. You may unsubscribe at any time.
The PLA is a participant in the Clean Thames Challenge (“the Challenge”) and the Totally Thames Festival (“TT Festival”). Attendance at and participation in the Challenge and Festival may carry some risks that we cannot entirely eliminate. These include the risk of personal injury, such as needlestick injuries, cuts, falls from uneven ground (although this list is non-exhaustive.)
The PLA requires you to:
The PLA is not qualified to express an opinion that you are fit to safely participate. You must obtain professional or specialist advice from your doctor before participating.
In the absence of any negligence or other breach of duty by us, participation in the Challenge and the TT Festival is entirely at your risk.