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Support for Families

Fishing places huge pressure on families. Long, unpredictable hours, financial highs and lows, and the constant risk of danger at sea are all stressful. We support the partners, children, and other dependents of fishermen so households stay steady.

Here when we are needed

Fishermen’s partners can access the same range of practical, emotional, and financial support we offer to fishermen themselves. Our teams understand the unique demands of the fishing world. We are here to help with whatever a household is facing.

If you are a fisherman’s dependent in need of support, do not hesitate to reach out to us.

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Health and wellbeing support for households

Life around the fishing industry can be stressful for families. Worry during long trips, feeling isolated at home, managing sudden changes, or coping with difficult seasons can take a toll.

Families can come to us for:

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Financial support for families

The unpredictable nature of fishing means many households face sudden financial strain, even when a fisherman is working full-time. We can help eligible families:

Bereavement support

Fishing is one of the most dangerous peacetime careers in the world – sometimes fishermen do not make it home. We are there for the families they have left behind, sometimes for years after their death.

We can help with:

Each year, we stand by our fishing families when we hold our National Fishing Remembrance Day to remember the fishermen we have lost.

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Remembering loved ones

When family members want to honour their loved ones by supporting our cause, we are there to make the process easy.

Funeral Collections

For some families, choosing donations instead of flowers can be a meaningful way to remember someone they love, while helping others through hardship and loss.

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Create a tribute

Creating an online tribute in our Ocean of Memories is a meaningful way to celebrate the life of someone you love.

In Memory Donations

Losing someone you love is never easy. Giving in their memory can be a way to honour their life while helping others who are facing difficult times.

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Fishing families need your support

We can only support fishermen and their families with the generosity of the public. We receive no government or lottery funding, so every donation makes a real difference.

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