The Fishermen’s Mission is the only national charity dedicated to supporting active and retired fishermen, as well as their families, in times of need. Fishing is one of the UK’s most dangerous industries, with crews facing unpredictable seas, harsh weather, and financial instability. The charity provides emergency support to those injured or lost at sea, financial assistance to struggling families, and emotional care to help combat isolation and mental health challenges. They also offer welfare services, ensuring retired fishermen are not forgotten. Whether through practical aid, crisis response, or a listening ear, the Fishermen’s Mission is a lifeline for the fishing community, helping those who dedicate their lives to putting food on our tables.

The biggest day in the fish & chip calendar – National Fish & Chip Day returns for its 10th Anniversary in 2025 and NEODA has been joined once again by two leading lights in the fish and chip industry, Hook and Fish Packaging Range – exclusively available from The Q Partnership and Middleton Foods.

Following on from the tremendous success of the 2024 National Fish and Chip Day, the Q Partnership (Henry Colbeck’s, Friars Pride and V.A.Whitley) return this year to celebrate and hopefully raise a lot of money for their chosen charities.

This year, The Q Partnership will continue to support National Fish and Chips Day with customers looking forward to FREE posters, merchandise competitions, LIMITED EDITION Hook & Fish ‘National Fish and Chip Day’ Lite Bite Boxes and Printed Greaseproof and much more.

Official Merchandise, T-Shirts, Caps, Bunting etc is available online at the National Fish and Chip Day Website – www.nationalfishandchipday.org

This year, volunteers from each of the three companies aim to complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge – A 24-miles (38.6km) round trip route and includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent. Consisting of Pen-y-Ghent (694 metres), Whernside (736 metres) and Ingleborough (723 metres).