Support across the UK

We support seafood businesses across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales through local expertise, practical guidance, and signposting to relevant funding opportunities. Our Industry Engagement Managers are based around the UK so they can work closely with businesses, understand local needs and connect people with the right support at the right time. 

Local support where you are 

The seafood industry operates differently in each nation, and our team reflects that diversity. Industry Engagement Managers in each home nation bring specialist skills tailored to local priorities. They can help with: 

• Answering questions and connecting businesses to Seafish services 
• Bringing people together for collaborative projects 
• Sharing knowledge through webinars, events and local networks 
• Promoting local initiatives and supporting regional needs 
• Signposting businesses to training, regulatory support and technical advice 

In some areas, Local Advisory Committees help guide our work by identifying priorities and advising on the needs of the local seafood community. These are made up of representatives from across the seafood supply chain.  

Learn more about our work in: 

• England
• Northern Ireland
• Scotland
• Wales 

Whether you’re seeking funding, local guidance, or someone to talk through a challenge, our Industry Engagement Team is here to help. 

Contact your local Industry Engagement Manager to get started:

Funding for the UK seafood industry 

We also help businesses navigate the range of funding schemes available across the UK. While most grants are administered by government departments, we make it easier to find the right opportunities and understand what support is available. 

Funding from Seafish 

We provide funding for a range of onshore and seagoing training courses to help the workforce develop skills and stay safe. 

• Onshore training
• Seagoing training 

Nation-specific funding 

We bring together key funding schemes available in each UK natio. The linked pages provide further information on eligibility, application processes and updated guidance, with details hosted on external websites.  

Wales:  

• Marine and fisheries grants
• Coastal Capacity Building Fund

England

• Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS): This scheme offers financial support for projects that develop the catching, processing and aquaculture sectors or enhance the marine environment. Administered by the Marine Management organisation (MMO) and available to organisations and vessels registered in England.  

Scotland:  

• Marine Fund Scotland (MFS) is managed by the Scottish Government.  
• Find Business Support gives an overview of all funding and services offered by public organisations across Scotland.  
• Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund (SMEEF) fund projects that recover, restore or enhance the health of marine and coastal habitats and species across Scotland.  

Northern Ireland:  

• Marine Environment and Fisheries Fund supports sustainable growth in fishing and aquaculture, including projects focused on net-zero commitments, fleet resilience, innovation, environmental improvement, and blue carbon restoration.  

Your local Industry Engagement Manager can help you identify relevant grants and understand application requirements.