Fishermen's Stories
Fishing is one of the world’s most dangerous peacetime careers. Find out more about our fishermen, braving the waves to bring home the seafood we enjoy in the UK.
Jamie Comes Home: Rebuilding a Life
“If I could hug you right now, I would!” Those are the words of Jamie*, a fisherman from Northeast England. He is putting his troubled past behind him to rebuild his life with the support of Peter Dade, our Area Manager for Northeast England. Life can hit fishermen like Jamie hard Life became suddenly overwhelming…
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When Sid Met Sally – Sally Taylor
He once battled hostile seas to bring home the catch. Today he faces a different adversary. Fishermen’s Mission Area Officer in Hull, Sally Taylor, tells us of an hour spent...
More Than Just a Jumper
Gansey – a traditional hand-knitted jumper dated back to approximately the 19th century. Flexible as a jacket but strong enough against the sea. While bright yellow waterproofs are familiar today,...
A Fisherman’s Home is His Castle
Life at sea can be incredibly difficult and unfortunately for some, the hard times continue on land. With the help of a loving community we were able to give a...
Let their memory help others
Help the memory of your loved one live on through a gift to support fishermen across the UK