Safer Neighbourhoods

Community Payback

Community Payback in London is a partnership between London Probation Trust, the Metropolitan Police Service and local authorities, and forms part of the Safer Neighbourhoods Programme. Community Payback enables the Unpaid Work done by offenders in London to receive public recognition, and allows the public to contribute ideas as to which work projects are undertaken. It is critical that Community Payback hours are used effectively both as a punishment, and to help rehabilitate offenders.

Community Payback - Have your say!

Offenders perform 5 million hours of compulsory unpaid work each year and now you can 'have your say' in what work takes place in your local area and how this will benefit your community. From bringing derelict areas and buildings back into public use, clearing churchyards, repairing park benches and removing graffiti, offenders are working to make your community a better place to live.

Offenders on Community Orders do work that otherwise may not be carried out. So how can you get involved? To suggest work for offenders to carry out in your local area please contact us.

Case studies

See the difference Community Payback is making to local communities.

• Leabridge Road, Hackney
• Perry Vale, Lewisham
• Blackfen Parade, Bexley
• London Probation Community Payback Mayoral Projects 2007
• Basire Street Playground, Islington

Community RePaint

• Community RePaint - summary
• Community RePaint - short summary
• Community RePaint

Sponsorship

The Community Payback scheme is sponsored by Kingfisher.

Useful links

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Community Payback leaflet
• Community Payback projects in London summary

Please visit our partner

• London Probation Trust