THE SAFETY NET FOR FISHING FAMILIES
A one-stop-shop providing bespoke information and support for the fishing community on personal savings, money management, credit choices, debt advice, and relationship and mental health support.
A one-stop-shop providing bespoke information and support for the fishing community on personal savings, money management, credit choices, debt advice, and relationship and mental health support.
LEARN HOW TO BE A SAVVY SAVER
A bespoke service for the fishing industry. Commsave is a not-for-profit financial co-operative offering savings facilities, low-cost loans and a bereavement fund.
Get help managing your money using Commsave's Savings Accounts. Put aside money for a rainy day, or to save for unexpected bills.
An independent, free to use service that provides compensation and protects you when financial services fail or go out of business.
Practical guides on pensions. From how to start a pension, to building your pension pot for the future.
YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT MONEY ANSWERED
Information on how Income Tax and National Insurance contribution rules work for share fishermen.
If you are a share fisher who is filing their tax return for the first time, you must first register for self assessment so the government knows you are self-employed.
If you've already registered for self assessment, and are ready to file your tax return, you can do so here.
A free, easy to use tool which will help you create your own budget you can use to keep track of your day-to-day spending.
A comprehensive manual offering advice on handling your finances, debt and the ins-and-outs of everyday money management.
Learn how to become a financial champion for your fishing community.
A lender who understands income can fluctuate. Explore Commsave's low-cost loans you can apply to borrow as little as £100.
Citizens Advice guidance on how to spot and avoid loan sharks.
Stop Loan Sharks investigates and prosecutes illegal money lenders and provides support for borrowers in the UK.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DEBT
SAIL is a Citizens Advice service just for seafarers, fishers and their families across the UK. They offer information and advice on a wide range of financial issues such as debt, housing and welfare benefits.
Free, confidential expert debt advice and debt management solutions.
Free and independent debt advice for the self-employed and business owner over the phone and online.
Some debts are more important than others and should be paid first, as a priority.
FOR WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO
Working in fishing can be difficult and impact personal relationships. You can get a referral for free relationship counselling from SAIL. Click for more information.
A confidential service for those who need help with mental health and wellbeing issues. As part of the fishing community, you can access these resources for free, through the Seafarers Hospital Society.
The only fishermen's charity that provides emergency support alongside practical, financial, spiritual and emotional care.
The UK's leading general insurance intermediary organisation who find bespoke insurance products for people who are difficult to insure.
Animateurs provide support for fishers looking to access government grant funding. Acting as your agent, they can support you through all the steps of your application.
Through real conversations with real fishermen, Fathom is getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.
Learn more about the role of women in UK fisheries and join a mutual support network for women who fish
Representing and supporting the UK fishing industry through a neutral, cross party forum for debate, discussion and learning.
Priority NHS treatment for working seafarers based at St Thomas' Hospital in London.
An impartial, free and easy to use complaints service for when you have not received a fair financial service.