Menu About us Who we are Keep Wales Tidy is the charity committed to working with local communities across Wales to protect our environment now and for the future. We have a collective vision of a beautiful Wales cared for and enjoyed by everybody. Practically, we know that a good quality environment matters to people and that the benefits can make a real difference to our health, well-being, communities and to our economy. And crucially, it is great for nature too. Our Values Passionate Proud to care for Wales and our communities Together Strength in partnership Bold Ready to challenge and innovate Inspiring Supporting people to be the change Responsible Always considering the impact of our work Our History Keep Wales Tidy’s origins can be traced back to the 1950s, when post-war pride in the UK led the way in tackling the ever increasing problem of litter. The Women’s Institutes responded by creating the Keep Britain Tidy group. Fast forward to 1972, when the Keep Wales Tidy campaign was launched. It began life as the Welsh Directorate of the Tidy Group until devolution began and in 2005 Keep Wales Tidy became an independent charitable organisation. Key dates 1987 Blue Flag Award launched in Wales 1994 Eco-Schools programme launched in Wales 2002 Green Flag Award for Parks launched in Wales 2008 Tidy Towns initiative launched in Wales 2011 Single use carrier bag charge introduced in Wales 2012 Keep Wales Tidy celebrates its 40th anniversary 2015 Green Key Award launched across Wales 2017 Long Forest project launched in Wales 2017 Spring Clean Cymru campaign launched in Wales 2021 Caru Cymru launched a movement eradicate litter and waste An international community We’re proud to be a member of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Active across the world, FEE programmes help communities to realise the benefits of sustainable living through education and active learning. We deliver four FEE programmes in Wales: View all programmes Green Key Unlocking sustainability in the tourism industry. Blue Flag A world-renowned eco-label trusted by millions around the globe for beaches, marinas and boats. Eco-Schools Environmental education for now and for the future. YRE Empowering young people to tell stories about their environment. Want to know more about Keep Wales Tidy? Learn more about our major projects Our work Speak to a member of our team Contact us Meet our Chief Executive Lesley Meet the CEO Join our team Work with us Get in touch to make a difference *Required fields Your details* First name: Surname: Email address: I’m based in Blaenau Gwent Bridgend Caerphilly Cardiff Carmarthenshire Ceredigion Conwy Denbighshire Flintshire Gwynedd Isle of Anglesey Merthyr Tydfil Monmouthshire Neath Port Talbot Newport Pembrokeshire Powys Rhondda Cynon Taf Swansea Torfaen Vale of Glamorgan Wrexham I am interested in: Volunteering Litter picking kit Media enquiries Fundraising Eco-Schools Green Flag for Parks Green Key Blue Flag Local Places for Nature Policy and research Sponsorship Insurance Online shop Other Additional info Telephone Number: Organisation / community group: Your enquiry* Type your message: I am happy to be contacted What we do with your info Send Keep Wales Tidy is a Private Company Limited by Guarantee Company Registration Number: 4011164 Charity Registration Number: 1082058 VAT Registration Number: 850 3958 13 Terms and Conditions Help and resources Privacy Policy Complaints Procedure Accessibility Our Welsh Language Commitment