The Fishing News Awards took place recently on 8 May in Aberdeen and our charity partner for the awards evening was once again the Fishermen’s Mission, in recognition of the invaluable work they do around our coasts. At the end…
Marc Evans, the Fishermen’s Mission chief executive, met fisheries minister Mark Spencer last week to discuss the changing role that the Mission is taking on to support fishermen, many of whom have never previously sought help. Whilst many of its…
“Meeting some of the fishermen – there are some real characters out there!” Carol Elliott, SeaFit manager told Fishing News. “Recently we held a health event with Dentaid, The Dental Charity, and one fisherman came out holding a tooth that…
Following an absence of nearly a decade, the Fishermen’s Mission will once again have a presence on Grimsby docks after being gifted office space by a local business. WE1 Heritage, which restores heritage buildings in the town, offered the charity…
A distillery based in the Outer Hebrides is offering an alternative to Black Friday that will help raise funds for the Fishermen’s Mission, reports Paul Scott. The Isle of Barra Distillers Co says that rather than taking part in Black…
A behind-the-scenes tour offering a ‘fascinating insight’ into England’s largest fishmarket has returned for its 11th year, reports Paul Scott. The Brixham Fish Market Tour, which helps to raise funds for the Fishermen’s Mission, allows people to witness the operational…
The two-day SeaFit visit to Ramsgate last week was held in glorious sunny weather and very light winds that might have tempted many fishermen to spend as little time as possible onshore. However, the Fishermen’s Mission was able to report…
The Seafarers’ Charity has awarded £5,000 to provide a hardship fund, administered by the Fishermen’s Mission, for North East fishers who are experiencing hardship due to the unexplained impact on inshore crab and lobster stocks in coastal waters off North…
The Fishermen’s Mission – now in its 140th year of providing services and support for fishermen and their families – has appointed Ian Gatt as the new deputy chair of its board of trustees. Michael Vlasto, chair of the board…
This year, the Fishermen’s Mission is celebrating 140 years since its founding by Ebenezer Mather. “To give thanks for the wonderful work that has been achieved by all those who have been part of our family over so many years,…
