Don't feel alone if you're struggling, the Fishermen's Mission might be able to help

Following an announcement by Fergus Ewing SNP and Marine Scotland, the Fishermen’s Mission are pleased to confirm they have been offered access to a fund of up to £300k to help in their welfare work with fishermen working across Scotland.
By John A. MacInnes
Published 11th Feb 2021, 14:05 BST
William MacLeod of the Fishermen's Mission in the Western IslesWilliam MacLeod of the Fishermen's Mission in the Western Isles
William MacLeod of the Fishermen's Mission in the Western Isles

This fund will help support the services offered by the Fishermen’s Mission, working with people who are dealing with mounting debts around rent, mortgage and utility bills.

David Dickens, CEO of the Fishermen’s Mission said: “I would like to personally thank Marine Scotland for their support. This fund will be of real help to us. Last year alone it cost us over £600k to provide our services in Scotland, where we have a very strong presence.

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“During this exceptionally difficult year we accessed grants totalling £322,000. We have needed our reserves to help continue providing our services.

“If you are an active Scottish fisherman and you are struggling then please get in touch and see if we can support you.”

The Fishermen’s Mission is the only national charity that works solely to provide financial, practical and pastoral support to fishermen and their families around the whole of the UK coastline. They also provide a 24/7 emergency response for accidents and emergencies at sea.

Western Isles Officer William Macleod said: “These are very difficult times, and I would like all our fishermen to know that we are here to support you. I again encourage any who are anxious about how they will cope, to please get in touch.”

You can contact William on 01851 704424 / 07774 814034 or email: [email protected]

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