• Angle for the Community

    Angle for the Community

    Reeling in the Benefits of Fishing for Mental Health and Wellbeing

Angle For The Community is a CIC organisation set up in 2022 with the aim of providing fishing and angling as an outdoor pursuit that can help with anxiety and stress based illnesses or as an aid to recovery from dependency.

Angle For The Community CIC is a new initiative set up to introduce people to angling and the therapeutic benefits that it offers. Anyone using the services of the organisation will receive not only angling coaching from qualified, DBS checked coaches but also insight and education on topics such as the environment, conservation, wellbeing and mindfulness amongst others.

Founding members: Ken Reader and Dave Taylor.

Fishing and Mental Health

Angle For The Community is a CIC organisation set up in 2022 with the aim of providing fishing and angling as an outdoor pursuit that can help with anxiety and stress based illnesses or as an aid to recovery from dependency.

Angle For The Community CIC is a new initiative set up to introduce people to angling and the therapeutic benefits that it offers. Anyone using the services of the organisation will receive not only angling coaching from qualified, DBS checked coaches but also insight and education on topics such as the environment, conservation, wellbeing and mindfulness amongst others.

Fishing Schools for Juniors

Angle For The Community is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of anglers through its innovative fishing and angling schools for juniors. These programs offer invaluable opportunities for young enthusiasts to connect with nature while learning the art of fishing.

Through helpful instruction, junior anglers gain essential skills, from casting techniques to fish handling and conservation ethics.

The organization fosters a sense of responsibility towards aquatic ecosystems, emphasizing sustainable fishing practices and environmental stewardship. Beyond honing angling skills, these schools instil important life lessons such as patience, discipline, and teamwork. Angle in The Community's commitment to empowering young minds not only ensures the preservation of angling traditions but also fosters a deeper appreciation for the great outdoors among our youth.

About Us

In a fast-paced world where stress and anxiety have become commonplace, finding effective ways to enhance mental health and wellbeing is paramount. One unexpectedly therapeutic activity that has been gaining recognition is angling, the art of fishing.

  • Serenity Amidst Nature
  • Mindfulness in Action
  • Stress Reduction
  • Social Connectivity
  • Goal Achievement
  • Exposure to Vitamin D
  • Cognitive Stimulation
  • Emotional Outlet
  • Coping Mechanism
  • Environmental Appreciation

Angle for the Community - Fishing, Mental Health, Recovery & Wellbeing

Angling Trust

Angle For The Community is a member of The Angling Trust - Membership number AFF29 since June 2022

The Angling Trust are a not for profit organisation, representing anglers, fighting for fish, fishing and the environment.

They are recognised by the Government as the National Governing Body for angling in England and partner with Visit Wales and NRW to promote Fishing in Wales.

The Angling Trust is a member-based organisation made up of anglers of all disciplines providing a united front to represent, grow and protect the sport.