It’s an organisation that has provided support and solace to generations of sailors and their families across the north and north east of Scotland.
And now, the Fishermen’s Mission is celebrating its 140th anniversary by publishing a special ebook, chronicling the work it does and recounting the memories of some of the myriad people who have benefited from its range of services.
In practical terms, the mission cares for fishermen and their loved ones through financial, practical and pastoral support, whether helping with emergency grants, budgeting, and benefit claiming or assisting with bereavement and grief, including the planning of funerals with those whose loved ones have been taken by the sea.
Read more:
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/past-times/3519564/the-fishermens-mission-book/