Clean-Up Events

Join us for a Beach Clean!

At Final Straw Foundation, our Beach Cleans go beyond picking up litter. We carefully remove plastic and waste from our beaches while protecting delicate wildlife habitats, nesting birds, and native plants.

Our approach ensures we clean responsibly, keeping wildlife safe while reducing pollution. Join our community of passionate volunteers for these special beach cleans. Whether you’re a nature lover or just want to help protect the coast, your support matters.

Together, we can safeguard our beaches for future generations!

We have teamed up with Bird Aware Solent, the Marine Conservation Society and the 2 Minute Beach Clean to produce a handy guide for running ‘wildlife-friendly beach cleans’.

Explore our accessibility guides for different locations. Click below to view the full list, including our Generic Social Story.

BEACH CLEAN RULES

  • There will be a safety briefing at the start of the event, please listen carefully and adhere to the guidelines.
  • Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. 
  • Only go where instructed to go on the day.
  • Dress for the weather. If it’s hot, wear sun cream, if it’s raining bring a rain jacket and so on – layers are great.
  • Please bring your own drink in a reusable container. 
  • Do not pick up anything sharp (broken glass, needles etc). Inform a host and we will remove it. We will have a sharps bin with us.
  • Under 18’s must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult, FSF accepts no responsibility for minors attending the event. 
  • Participation is at the individual’s own risk, but please report any incidents to the hosts.
  • Do not put your hands anywhere near your face, especially eyes or mouth during the clean. You never know what you may have touched and your gloves will probably be dirty. 
  • Bring hand sanitiser for after the clean-up and wash your hands thoroughly as soon as possible after the event.
  • Return all equipment and litter to the collection/drop-off spot.
  • Well-behaved dogs on leads are more than welcome, but please keep them with you, under control and be aware of others with your dogs even if they are friendly.
Clean-Up Events