The Firth of Forth Lobster Hatchery Limited
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC042228
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- April 8, 2011
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- 30 Aitken Street
Kirkcaldy
KY1 3DR
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'
We are a charity dedicated to safeguarding lobster populations in the Firth of Forth, preserving the fishing heritage of our region. Using aquaculture systems, we rear juvenile lobsters for release into fishing grounds, helping to restore overfished populations. Additionally, we offer educational sessions to public groups, promoting sustainable fishing, environmental protection, and the rich fishing heritage of East Lothian.
Objectives: (1) To advance the fishing heritage ofNorth Berwick and the Firth of Forth by increasing the public knowledge of the history and culture of the local fishing community families and their methods and traditions. (2) To advance education by increasing the public knowledge and understanding of lobsters and their life cycle and environment by providing educational resources and a unique opportunity to observe lobsters at each developmental stage. to forge links with pre school and local community groups, schools, colleges and universities to foster good citizenship of the marine environment and encourage individuals to pursue careers in these areas. to collect, collate and co-ordinate information to help assess the overall health and sustainability ofthe marine environment on the Firth of Forth. (3) To advance community development and involvement by providing opportunities for members of the public from all age groups within the community to volunteer and assist in fund raising and running the hatchery. (4) To advance marine conservation, environmental protection and sustainability in the Firth of Forth by promoting sustainable fishing of lobsters in particular, but not to the exclusion of other marine life.. by enabling the hatching, rearing and nurturing of lobster eggs through larval development to juvenile stages and releasing them. by providing a focal point for assessing and monitoring the relative 'health' of the Forth as a fishery. by providing a base to ultimately attain Marine Stewardship Accreditation for the Firth of Forth as a lobster fishery.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- East Lothian
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | £16,560 | £30,204 | 3 |
| April 30, 2024 | £55,627 | £45,261 | 3 |
| April 30, 2023 | £60,124 | £72,759 | 3 |
| April 30, 2022 | £26,209 | £20,808 | 3 |
| April 30, 2021 | £25,253 | £21,720 | 2 |