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UK Seafood Fund: Skills and Training Scheme – projects

Summaries of the projects that have been awarded funding in the UK Seafood Fund (UKSF) Skills and Training Scheme.

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The UKSF Skills and Training Scheme funds projects that improve the quality and range of training for the catching, processing, aquaculture and recreational angling sectors.

Round 1

In the first round of the UKSF Skills and Training Scheme, £1.1 million was awarded to 7 new projects that will pilot new courses and expand the regional coverage of existing training. This was made up of:

  • £475,000 awarded to 3 projects in Scotland
  • £636,000‬ awarded to 4 projects in England

Round 2

In the second round just under £3.8 million was awarded to 4 projects. This will be used to fund building new and improving existing training facilities for the seafood industry. This was made up of:

  • £185,000 awarded to 1 project in England
  • £3.1 million awarded to 2 projects in Scotland
  • £451,000 awarded to 1 project in Northern Ireland

Updates to this page

Published 10 February 2023
Last updated 17 October 2023 + show all updates
  1. Updated with details of projects awarded funding as part of round 2 of the scheme

  2. First published.

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