Grants for Fishermen's Basic Training

The following organisations and charities have been able to provide funding for people wishing to complete courses with Seafood Cornwall Training. We are sure there will be other sources of funding available and will update this page as we hear about them, it is always worth contacting your local job centre or business link office to find out if you are eligible for any other support towards the cost of training.
We regret to advise that funding is no longer available from Seafish or from the Cornish Fish Producers Organisation.

PCDT
Penwith Community Development Trust, (PCDT), is a charitable and not-for-profit organisation which was formally set up in 1999. It aims to work in partnership towards the economic, environmental and social regeneration of the community.
PCDT have been able to provide funding for basic safety training for people wishing to gain employment in the Fishing Industry.

The Penwith Centre, Parade Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4BU
Contact Paul Johnson
Tel: 01736 334687
Mob: 07595 567675
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Web: www.pcdt.org

The Princes Trust

The Princes Trust gives practical and financial support to the young people who need it most to develop key skills, confidence and motivation, enabling young people to move into work, education or training.

Programmes to support young people

* The Business Programme provides money and support to help young people start up in business.
* The Team Programme is a 12-week personal development course, offering work experience, qualifications, practical skills, community projects and a residential week.
* Get Intos are short courses offering intensive training and experience in a specific sector to help young people get a job.
* Development Awards are small grants to enable young people to access education, training or work.
* Community Cash Awards are grants to help young people set up a project that will benefit their community.
* xl clubs give 14-16 year olds who are at risk of truanting, exclusion and underachievement a say in their education. They aim to improve attendance, motivation and social skills.

Click here to go to their grants webpage

Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change

Cornwall Neighbourhoods for change (CN4C) is a charity and social enterprise which aims to transform the quality of life for people, places and communities by working with residents and partners to provide choices and opportunities for all. The Cornwall Works Plus employment programme provides One to One adviser support to help overcome a range of barriers to employment including access to back to work funding. CN4C have been able to provide funding for basic safety training for people wishing to gain employment in the Fishing Industry.

Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change, Berlewen Building, Trevenson Road, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3PL

Contact Shaz French 01209 721500

 
 
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South West Handline Fishermen's Association


The administration of the South West Handline Fishermen’s Association is coordinated from our Newlyn office including memberships, tag orders and funding applications. Visit www.linecaught.org.uk for more info.

fishingforlitter


Fishing For Litter South West
Seafood Cornwall Training Ltd. coordinates "Fishing For Litter South West", a three year project which aims to remove 200 tonnes of litter from the marine environment. For more information please visit www.fishingforlitter.org

cornishsardines


The Cornish Sardine Management Association is a group of Cornish fishermen and processors who came together in 2004 to agree common standards between themselves for catching, processing and marketing Cornish Sardines.
www.cornishsardines.org.uk

Duchy Fish Quota Co.


The Duchy Fish Quota Company was established in 2001 by members of the fishing industry who were extremely concerned at the trade in fish quota and the impact this is having on the Cornish fishing industry.
www.duchyfishquota.co.uk