Our Impact
Working at the heart of our fishing communities, Fishermen’s Mission Port Staff make a vital difference every day.
“I’m a New Man”: SeaFit®’s Quayside Support Helps Mick Turn Things Around
“I’m not sure I’d be here today without the input SeaFit® and Danny from the Fishermen’s Mission has made in my life.”
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Coming Up Rosy For Rosie: Supporting Fishermen’s Widows
“People like Rosie have rarely known the comforts in life we may take for granted. Being able to help, even in small ways, has a huge impact.” – Miriam Kemp,...
Health on the harbour
From dental to mental care, SeaFit is transforming fishermen’s wellbeing one quay at a time “We struggle to access NHS services with being out at sea.” That’s John White, a...
One fisherman’s journey: life, loss, and legacy
Supporting a fishing family through illness, grief, and legacy.
Changing the conversation
How C Aware is saving lives in the North Shields fishing community C Aware, our joint programme with Macmillan Cancer Support, is now entering its second year! That’s one full year...
No Fishermen Left Behind – Supporting Former Fishermen
“The Fishermen’s Mission have been very good and helped more than expected. You’ve done it for us, Jane was so kind and helpful and it’s lovely to know the support...
All Taken Care Of – Supporting Fishermen in Scotland
“I encounter a wide range of issues across the different communities, so being adaptable and knowledgeable about each one is crucial.” For Louise Liddell, the Mission Area Officer for the Fishermen’s...
The City Built on Fish – Hull’s Fishing Community
The City Built on Fish “There were trawlers as far as the eye could see, densely packed into the quay, steam billowing from their funnels. The Trawlermen, those three-day millionaires,...
Far From Home – William McLeod
The emergency call came through from the Coastguard informing us of an incident on a Polish fishing vessel. A young fisherman had been airlifted to Stornoway Hospital suffering from crush...