Trash Hero is a global volunteer movement, led, supported and governed by Trash Hero World.
At its heart is a growing grassroots network of chapters: unincorporated, community-based organisations, that run our programmes. Each is affiliated to Trash Hero World and their national Trash Hero organisation, if one exists.
Currently, the network extends to 13 countries around the world: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Czech Republic, Serbia, Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Germany and Japan.
In countries with a significant number of chapters, national organisations have been registered, in order to facilitate programme coordination and represent local voices both on the national stage and within the movement.
As of June 2023, the registration of the non-profit entities:
- Trash Hero Indonesia;
- Trash Hero Thailand;
- Trash Hero Myanmar
has been completed.
Trash Hero World serves as the governing body for the global network of chapters and country organisations and supports the movement both financially and structurally. It is a non-profit association, registered in Switzerland (UID CHE-234.539.479) and exempt from taxes under Swiss law (Register no. 1993507, Canton Luzern). The association is governed in accordance with its Articles of Association by an unpaid board of directors, drawn from diverse backgrounds in business and professional life.
Additional programme support for the global network is provided in cooperation with Trash Hero UK, a registered charity in England.
Friends of Trash Hero World is a US non-profit organisation that provides funding for the global Trash Hero movement. It is registered as a 501(c)3 in Washington state and granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service, EIN: 93-3358448. To find out more about making a tax-deductible donation click here.