The Fishermen's Mission

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One-off donation

$7.00 Goes towards emergency aid, it all adds up!

$34.00 Help to feed a family in urgent need

$68.00 Would go towards our emergency grants for household bills

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Monthly donation

$14.00 Could help to provide emergency support

$54.00 Could pay for groceries

$81.00 Could help towards unpaid bills, especially rent and fuel

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Messages from other supporters

Donation in memory of Ray Hawkins, a very good friend and fisherman.

Donation by Lyn and Pete

In memory of Uncle Ray, a trawler fisherman from Essex, who recently passed away. We share so many wonderful memories from fabulous family fishing trips to escaping crabs and cockles at Sunday tea!

Donation by Amanda £36.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid
In memory of my dear cousin, Raymond Hawkins. Fishing was so much a part of your life, so am pleased to donate to your chosen charity. Rest in Peace Ray - you will be sadly missed xxx

Donation by Joan Woodcock £29.50 + £6.25 Gift Aid

In memory of my brother in law, Ray Hawkins. An Inshore trawlerman all his working life in the Essex area of the Thames Estuary, who recently passed away.

Donation by Tony £36.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid

Why your donation matters

A Beam Trawler in heavy weather

The Fishermen’s Mission fights poverty and despair in UK fishing communities by providing emergency and welfare aid to fishermen and their families. Superintendent Willie Buchan received a call; the crew of the stricken Onward were landing in Kirkwall. Willie organised clothes, food, and tickets home. In Hull Superintendent Tracey Oliver learned ex-fisherman Barrie was homeless, sleeping rough, seriously ill. He now has a home thanks to Tracey, her friends and family. Lowestoft Mission Man, Tim Jenkins provided an emergency grant to fisherman’s widow, Jane Dolby who was struggling to pay her family’s bills. Barrie, Jane and the Onward crew had fallen through the welfare net. It was down to the Mission to step in. Give what you can so we can continue our life-changing work.

Case study: donations in action

The loss of a fishing boat is always a disaster but when the vessel isn’t insured it can spell financial ruin for a fisherman and his family. The fisherman Alan had been working creels when a swell capsized the boat. He was rescued but the boat sank. The loss of the boat means the family’s financial situation is dire. Alan* has two children, lives in rented accommodation and his wife is disabled. He owes thousands of pounds on his uninsured boat. When you’re struggling to make a living, insurance can seem a luxury. Now it’s the local Mission Man, Jim’s* job to keep the family together with a roof over their heads; he provided an emergency grant to meet food, utility bills and to pay the rent. He also put Alan in touch with Seafarers’ Advice and Information Line for free and independent advice on how to manage his debts. But Jim remains on hand providing moral and financial support if and when it’s needed.

names changed to protect identities.