Shetland Youth Voice is a youth‑led organisation empowering young people across the isles to influence local decisions and take action on issues that matter to them. In 2026, members chose environment and climate action as a key priority.

About the Project

The project will install beach cleaning stations at selected beaches across Shetland. Each station provides easy‑to‑use litter‑picking equipment, encouraging quick, simple clean‑ups from anyone visiting the coast.

What We Aim to Achieve

• Empower young people to lead environmental action

• Make community clean‑ups easier and more accessible

• Increase awareness of marine litter and environmental responsibility

Measuring Impact

We’ll track participation, number of clean‑ups, use of the stations, community feedback, and the amount of litter collected to understand the project’s impact.

Climate Action for Shetland

By reducing coastal litter and encouraging everyday positive habits, this project helps protect local wildlife and supports a cleaner, more sustainable future for Shetland.

Total funding requested: £7400