At the Final Straw Foundation, we’re tackling the tide of plastic and sewage pollution head-on. From beach cleans, citizen science programmes and community campaigns to school workshops and business partnerships, we work to protect our oceans, waterways and countryside from the devastating impact of waste. Founded on the South Coast of England, UK, we’ve grown into a vibrant, hands-on charity that inspires positive environmental action at every level – individuals, communities and businesses.
Together, we can turn the tide on pollution and create a cleaner, healthier future for our planet.
50,000 kg
of rubbish removed from south coast shorelines by our volunteers
10,000+
volunteers have joined us for clean up events and supporting the charity in other ways
20,000+
school children engaged through our educational outreach programmes
Businesses
Beach clean team-building days
Join the FSF Accreditation Scheme
Sponsor events or collaborate on campaigns
Volunteer with Us!
Join a local beach clean
Help with Borrow Bag scheme
Assist at events, stalls, or community projects
Opportunities for Schools
Book a free school interactive workshop
Join us for outdoor learning at our Beach School
Free resources on plastic pollution & sustainability
From our blog
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Oyster Restoration Project: 10,000 Volunteers Make a Difference
In November 2025, over 150 volunteers dedicated 700 hours to scrub 10,000 European flat oysters for the Final Straw Foundation’s restoration project, aimed at repopulating marine ecosystems in Portsmouth, Hayling Island, and Gosport. This effort, guided by the Blue Marine Foundation, addresses significant declines in oyster populations and enhances regional biodiversity.
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Wild Beach School
The Wild Beach School program, launched by the Final Straw Foundation in 2022, has connected over 3000 children in Hampshire and West Sussex with coastal ecosystems through hands-on learning. It fosters environmental stewardship, creativity, and teamwork while enhancing well-being. The initiative aims to provide all schools access, ensuring every child experiences the beach.
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10,000 Native Oysters to be Reintroduced into Local Waters
This winter, we will be installing 10,000 native oysters in marinas across the Solent to study their effects on water quality and help repopulate the waters with this incredible species. Since the 1800s, the population of the native European flat oyster has been decimated by 95% across Europe, due to overexploitation, pollution and habitat destruction.
400 million tonnes
of new plastic is made each year.
40% of
that is single use plastic.
100,000+ marine mammals
and sea turtles die each year when they become trapped in plastic or eat it.
1 million seabirds are killed
by eating or getting trapped in plastic each year.
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