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Our People

Meet the people behind the Fishermen’s Mission. We are rooted in community and united by compassion.

Meet the teams behind the Fishermen's Mission

Our people are at the heart of everything we do – from Port Staff to our leadership and patrons. Get to know the team that brings hope, help, and humanity to the fishing communities we serve.

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Our Royal Patron

The Royal Family has a long history of patronage for the Fishermen’s Mission starting with Queen Victoria in 1896, to Queen Elizabeth II. We are delighted that Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, continues this proud tradition as our current patron.

Our Frontline Team

From emergency support to everyday friendly chats, our Area Managers and Support Officers are on the ground in fishing ports across the UK, Jersey, and Guernsey.

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Our Executive Team

Our Executive Team are leaders who keep our mission in focus. They oversee our everyday work while taking guidance from our Board of Trustees.

Marc Evans

Chief Executive

Ali Godfrey

Director of Business Development and Deputy Chief Executive

Our Trustees

Our Trustees are volunteers who guide and govern our charity. They bring expertise from fishing, faith, finance, and many other areas to keep our work true to our mission and values. Our annual Trustee reports and strategies are always available to read.

Read our latest reports