Surfers Against Sewage is a national marine conservation and campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.
Surfers Against Sewage has the support of thousands of members across the UK. Together, we speak out for the protection of the coastal environment – your oceans, waves and beaches.
We’re not just surfers, and we’re not just about sewage. We’re a voice for all water users and coastal enthusiasts, from surfers to swimmers, canoeists to holidaymakers. Anyone who loves going to the beach but hates seeing it polluted – that’s who we speak for.
Our HQ is in St Agnes, Cornwall, but we cover all 19,491 miles of UK coastline, protecting beaches, monitoring water quality, organising beach cleans, running educational tours, lobbying government and industry, reporting on pollution, and campaigning for the protection and conservation of your local spots.
WHAT WE DO
We Protect the Environment
We call for better legislation and stronger action to address complex environmental issues, including marine litter, sewage and diffuse pollution, climate change and coastal development. We also take direct action, creating a powerful network of coastal campaign leaders and running community beach cleans and awareness campaigns to target these issues head-on.
We Challenge Industry
We produce and promote scientific, economic and health evidence to support calls for a cleaner and safer marine environment. We also lobby industry to adopt better standards to protect our coastlines, marine life and seas.
We Influence Government
We talk to MPs, MEPs and county councils about key issues affecting oceans, wildlife, beaches and recreational water users, and the policies and legislation needed to better protect them.
We Motivate People
We create volunteering opportunities for individuals and communities to be proactive in safeguarding our seas, coastlines and beaches. Our community-led beach cleans remove tonnes of marine litter every year, and our education programme inspires thousands of school children nationwide to get involved. We also support communities with environmental initiatives on achievable, sustainable solutions, which can help protect our waves, oceans and beaches.
For more information on all of our campaigns, environmental initiatives and opportunities, please visit our website:
Registered charity Number: 1145877
Website: sas.org.uk
Twitter: @sascampaigns
Instagram: @surfersagainstsewage
