Welcome to REAF CIC

REAF CIC is a growing membership organisation that represents the interests of the fisheries and seafood sector in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex.
Members and partners include fishers, processors, government, and non-government organisations, and individuals working together with the common goal of:

‘a sustainable and profitable future for the Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex fishing industry’

Please note that the REAF CIC website is under development. More content, useful links and contacts will be added.

REAF CIC - Progress to date...

REAF CIC - Recommendations...
The period starting in June 2022  to date, has been one of increasing activity for the REAF team as it transitioned into an incorporated Community Interest Company.


REAF CIC Incorporation Date: 7th June 2022.


REAF, of course, encompasses more than just commercial fishers and its memberships will include, Processors, Wholesalers and Retailers. REAF CIC membership also expects to include representatives from aquaculture, macro algae, sea-anglers, port and harbour authorities, local authorities, training establishments and the science community.

 
In addition, a specific sector engagement plan will build on the work already completed by the REAF Programme Manager. This will include face to face and group meetings and events across the Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex region, and will form the basis of our communications and engagement going forward.
REAF CIC developed a long term strategy for the fishing community.

'REAF Recommendations'
  • 1. Improve fishing opportunities
  • 2. Maximise the local economic benefits of fish landings
  • 3. Safeguard the offshore area and reducing CO2 emissions
  • 4. Investment in supporting infrastructures
  • 5. Assist local fish processors and merchants to respond to post-Brexit market conditions
  • 6. Recognise the contribution of recreational sea anglers
  • 7. Reduce the risks of aquaculture development and improve access to finance
  • 8. Attract and train new entrants to the fishing industry
  • 9. The regulatory system should be joined up and not fragmented
  • 10. Manage stocks as a mixed fishery and implement more effective controls of fishing mortality
  • 11. Make more use of data to manage potential conflicts between fishers and other marine activities
Email: [email protected]
‘a sustainable and profitable future for the Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex fishing industry’
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