In 2022, a group of 50 fishermen, scallop divers, potters, trawlermen, anglers and netters from across the four ports of Axmouth, Beer, Lyme Regis and West Bay came together in a workshop to plan the UK’s first grassroots, fishermen-led, fishermen governed Community Interest Company (CIC). The Lyme Bay Fisherman’s CIC is a not-for-profit created to help support coastal communities and the fishing industry across Lyme Bay.
These Fishermen are passionate about their trade, the sea they work in, and the communities where they live.
For too long, small-scale fleets, mostly owners/operators and micro businesses have suffered from little or no representation despite being the iconic heart of many coastal communities. Individuals can find it difficult to engage with multiple workstreams and consultations in this highly regulated space controlled by Government departments, agencies, and non-departmental public bodies.
Mission Statement
We, the Fishermen, are committed to supporting the welfare and wellbeing of fishermen, local fishing fleets, and the coastal communities where we live and work. Considering the increased pressures from post-Brexit challenges, regulatory consultations, new MCA codes, and the overall complexity of the industry, which are all negatively impacting the mental and physical health of fishing fleets, our goals & objectives are:
Through these initiatives, we aim to create a resilient, thriving fishing industry that values and protects its members and their communities.
Our programme to educate children about fishing methods and the different species of fish and shellfish that live in Lyme Bay.
Keep up-to-date with all of the news and events from the Lyme Bay Fisherman’s CIC.
Meet the fishing captains, crews, and key personnel in the Lyme Bay Fisherman’s CIC.
The Last Custodians unveils the untold stories of inshore fishing and the resilient fishermen who navigate the waters across Lyme bay.
Our Lyme Bay Fish posters feature original artwork by Debby Mason and highlight the 50 species of fish and shellfish of Lyme Bay.
In the summer of 2023, the Lyme Bay Fisherman’s CIC (LBF) launched a ‘fishy’ Scavenger Hunt across the four ports of Lyme Bay.
See the listings of all of the stores in the area that sell fish and seafood caught by the Lyme Bay Fisherman’s CIC.
See the listings of all of the stores in the area that sell fish and seafood caught by the Lyme Bay Fisherman’s CIC.
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