Recognition

Recognised on the bank

From a police Innovation Award to features on the BBC and ITV — our work is being noticed. Here’s a little of the recognition the community has earned.

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Awards

Honoured for the impact

Award · September 2025

Innovation Award

Nottinghamshire Police

“Diverting young people away from wildlife-related anti-social behaviour and into angling.”

Presented to founder Chris Parker at Nottinghamshire Police's Prevention Showcase, recognising the impact of Mending Lines in steering young people away from anti-social behaviour and into a positive relationship with the outdoors — and with the police.

In the media

Our story, making headlines

BBC NewsJanuary 2025

Angling project makes reel difference for children

BBC News visited the bank to see how Mending Lines is helping young people in Nottinghamshire build confidence and wellbeing through fishing.

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ITV NewsSeptember 2025

Angling for change: the police scheme getting young people into fishing and out of trouble

Featured on ITV News at 6 — children in Newark building a positive relationship with the police, and a passion for angling, through Mending Lines.

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Newark AdvertiserAugust 2025

Mending Lines open day brings young people, Angling Trust and police together

Our open day at Willow Lakes drew 50 young people to the bank — many fishing for the first time — as the initiative goes from strength to strength.

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Angling TrustMay 2025

Mending Lines featured in the media

The Angling Trust spotlighted Mending Lines and the difference angling is making to young people's wellbeing and behaviour.

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