FISHING
ANIMATEUR
We provide hands-on support to identify, develop and find funding for projects, with and on behalf of, fishermen.
The Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme is now open.
Welsh Government funding of up to £1.85m is now being made available to boost the marine, fisheries and aquaculture industry in Wales.
The scheme aims to ensure sustainable growth in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and help coastal communities prosper.
The application window begins on 7 January and will remain open for 12 weeks, closing on 31st March. A wide range of activities can be supported through the scheme under 11 separate categories. 
We will be hosting sessions across Wales in January and February, come along for an informal chat or 1-to-1 on how we can help you. View our posters below to find out where and when to find us:
To access our support with this new round of WMFS please complete our enquiry form below or email info@fishinganimateur.co.uk or call 01736362782.
Seafit Sessions and Adferiad Counselling available in Wales
Free Health Events for Fishermen and Immediate Family.
Free, confidential, finance advice for Fishermen
If something is weighing on your mind, Citizens Advice Cornwall can help, offering free financial advice for fishermen and their families, no strings attached.
Private & confidential drop in sessions in Newlyn, Looe, Mevagissey and Newquay between November 2025 & February 2026.
Grant Schemes in England
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme is currently closed and we are no longer taking new enquiries for the fund.
When it opens or this changes, we will update our message here.
We are happy to give telephone advice on your project.
If you have an idea which benefits a fishing community or a group of fishermen we are happy to help with your business plan and seek alternative funding.
Are you an English fishing business looking for support with the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme? The Fishing Animateurs are here to help.
Grant support for community projects
If your project or idea can benefit a number of fishermen, and offer improvements for all we can work with you across many funders, including The National Lottery, The Heritage Lottery, trust funds and other charities so please do make an enquiry with us.
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