£150,000 boost to community angling projects

COMMUNITY angling projects hit by Covid-19 will continue to provide vital support to minority groups thanks to a £150,000 boost of National Lottery money. 

The cash, which has been awarded to the Angling Trust by Sport England’s Tackling Inequalities Fund, will ensure socio-economic groups, ethnic communities and people with disabilities and PTSD will be able to continue engaging with the sport they love as the pandemic continues. 

Clive Copeland, Head of Participation at the Trust, said:

“The funding means that hundreds of people will be able to remain connected with the exceptional work funded projects provide.

“Our sport should be accessible regardless of ability, gender, income, race, demographic or place – but Covid-19 is preventing that. This award will mean that work can continue to allow angling for all.”

The news is music to the ears of community involvement charities like Get Hooked on Fishing, which specialises in creating opportunities for young adults through angling. 

Its CEO, Sarah Collins, added:

“Rules on social distancing have had a big effect on some of our projects, but knowing there’s money available to help charities like ourselves get back on track is a huge boost.”

The cash has been awarded to the Angling Trust by Sport England’s Tackling Inequalities Fund