Fishing for Heroes
Analysis
Fishing for Heroes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hope Valley. It was registered in May 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, amateur sport, armed forces/emergency service efficiency and recreation, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Fishing for Heroes reported income of £118k and spending of £103k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2025, income grew from £70k to £118k (+69%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Fishing for Heroes sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Road to Freedom (£118k), Masjid Omar (£118k) and The Belay Foundation (£118k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Fishing for Heroes CIO was formed from Fishing for Heroes (1135355) in 2022.We continue to support both Veterans and Serving personnel of all British and Commonwealth Armed Forces who are suffering from mental health or physical illness as a result of their service. We help in the improvement of their wellbeing, delivering both individual instruction and get togethers across England and Wales.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Road to Freedom | London | £118k |
| Masjid Omar | Huddersfield | £118k |
| The Belay Foundation | Bradford-On-Avon | £118k |
| Cheltenham Round Table Charitable Trust Fund | Gloucestershire | £118k |