UK Women in Fisheries is a Community Interest Company set up to benefit the community of women that work in all sectors of the UK fisheries industry. We are able to continue our work supporting women with the expertise, encouragement and enthusiastic support from our Management Committee and Partners

Meet the team

Hannah Fennell, Orkney Fisheries Association

Clare Leverton, Seafood Cornwall Training

Emma Plotnek, Fishing into the Future

Julie Waites, Seafood Industry Specialist

Sarah Holmyard, Offshore Shellfish Ltd

Sarah Crosbie,

Ashley Mullenger, UK WIF Digital Communications Officer

Stephanie Lucas, UK WIF Network Coordinator

Alumni

The UK Women in Fisheries former Management Committee whose leadership and expertise helped establish the UKWIF network, and now continue to support our mission as valued alumni.

Beshlie Pool, Shellfishermen’s Association

Sally Chamberlain, Seafish

Kara Brydson, FIS

Sue MacKenzie, Passionate About Fish

Harriet Yates-Smith, Communications Specialist

Community Ambassadors

UK Women in Fisheries has some funding to support projects across all nations of the UK. We’re keen to support women that want to get involved with UKWIF activities, and bring the UKWIF mission and values to their region.

Funded by

Funding Partners/ Sponsors are organisations that enable UKWIF to continue to grow, develop and engage our network by providing funding for staff and operational costs.

Delivery Partners

Our Delivery Partners help bring the UK Women in Fisheries to life by supporting key elements of membership, like webinars, training sessions, in-person events and support with funding applications.

Community Partners

Our Community Partners help amplify UK Women in Fisheries by celebrating and connecting with us and each other. Together, we create a stronger, global sisterhood.

If you’d like to understand more about how to become a partner with UK Women in Fisheries, please contact wifcoordinator@gmail.com