Are you a registered charity?

Yes, we are a registered charity in England & Wales - The Vayyu Foundation - Registered Charity No: 1181313.

Do you have Gift Aid?

Yes, we are registered for Gift Aid.

How can I get involved with your projects?

We would love you to get involved in our projects, simply fill out the volunteer form and one of our team will be in touch to get you started.

How can I donate you?

We welcome any donations, you can do this simply by clicking the button in the top right hand corner of the screen which says donate. Any donations over £1000 please contact us for our bank account details.

How did this charity start?

The movement started when our founder became disillusioned with the fast fashion industry in the United Kingdom and the impact of pollution on this planet.

Taking six months off to sail around the world, he was appalled by the level of marine pollution he encountered at sea and on the beaches and decided to create a sustainable fashion brand and non-profit charity called The Vayyu Foundation, with an aim to clean the world’s oceans whilst leading a new generation into clean fashion.

Do you recycle everything you find?

We recycle the plastic that is still viable, unfortunately some of the pieces are non-recyclable such as crisp packets, so we partner with facilities that can dispose of these items more sustainably.

How will you remove #1BILLIONKILOS of plastic?

We believe in a multifaceted approach at The UOcean Project, which is why we will collect the plastic by hand and also using autonomous machinery such as river robots and barriers in rivers and entries to sea.

Yes, we believe environmental issues can be solved with collaborations, teamwork and partnerships. We encourage all groups to get in touch with us and let’s stop ocean plastics together.

How do you know how much you have collected?

We simply weight the bag at the end of the clean up before the recycling stage occurs.

How are your projects funded?

Our projects in the UK are funded by local councils, local authorities and charities, these funds are ring fenced and are only spent in the UK.

Our international projects are funded separately by public donations and other specific organisations.

Can anyone join?

Yes, we believe in diversity, transparency and inclusivity, joining is simple, free and easy, you don’t need any experience or equipment, you just fill out the volunteer form on our website and one of our UOcean team will be in touch to get you equipped and out on project near you.

Can an existing group, school or NGO join The Vayyu Foundations projects?

Yes, absolutely we believe environmental and social issues can be solved with collaborations, team work and new partnerships.