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This charity was removed from the register on 21 Jun 2016
Public benefits
The direct benefit which flow from this purpose include the preservation of genetically unique Lough Erne Brown trout through the breeding of these trout at our purpose built facility at the Marble Arch fish hatchery and restocking of the Erne system with this genetically unique Erne brown trout. At this facility we also breed course fish which we
restocking into six Stillwater lakes thereby increasing the biodiversity and replenishing fish stocks with promotes angling participation for every section of the community. We also carry out river improvement/restoration works on the Erne catchment tributaries to reinstate and improve habitat by protecting the environment not just for fish but for all wildlife along the river banks. These benefits are evidenced through annual monitoring of the genetic integrity of the trout by Queens University Belfast and ongoing DCAL/AFBI surveys of the Lough Erne system along with independent survey work carried out on the Stillwater lakes. Our beneficiaries are not just the people of Fermanagh and surrounding areas but also extend to the general public both North and South and further afield. The only private benefit from the purpose is incidental whereby tourism is increased resulting in a benefit to the retail and hospitality sector. Public benefit (b) The direct benefit which flow from this purpose include the encouragement and development of knowledge and awareness of the importance of our environment to the benefit of people living in Fermanagh. Education is seen as the basis for conservation and environmental appreciation and as part of fostering this we promote it at every opportunity including classroom and adult demonstrations both on site and in local classrooms. These benefits can be demonstrated by feedback forms from schools which have participated in our schools project. Our beneficiaries are not just the people of Fermanagh and surrounding areas but also extend to the general public both North and South and further afield. Public benefit (c) The direct benefit which flows from this purpose include the protection and restoration of the environment so that the fish population and biodiversity of wildlife can thrive for the benefit of the people of Fermanagh. These benefits are evidenced through river restoration works carried out on the Erne catchment and through annual monitoring of the genetic integrity of the trout by Queens University Belfast and ongoing DCAL/AFBI surveys of the Lough Erne system along with independent survey work carried out on the Stillwater lakes. Our beneficiaries are not just the people of Fermanagh and surrounding areas but also extend to the general public both North and South and further afield.
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Our organisation runs the Marble Arch fish hatchery which is the where we rear the genetic strain of Erne trout. The hatchery provides the fish for the supportive breeding programmes and is also a gene bank in the event of a major incident on the Erne system. At this facility we also breed course fish which we restocking into six Stillwater lakes
thereby increasing the biodiversity and replenishing fish stocks with promotes angling participation for every section of the community. We also carry out river improvement/restoration works on the Erne catchment tributaries to reinstate and improve habitat by protecting the environment not just for fish but for all wildlife along the river banks.
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- The advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Environment/sustainable development/conservation
Charitable purposes
The objects of the Company shall be the:- (a) Advancement of environmental protection and improvement by: (i) breeding genetically unique Erne brown trout and restocking the Erne catchment with same; (ii) breeding of coarse fish stocks for restocking purposes; (iii) the comprehensive enhancement of the Erne and Melvin catchments; (iv) the promotion of bio-diversity projects. (b) Advancement of public education in the principles and practice of conserving fish populations in all running and still waters in the Erne and Melvin catchment areas by the provision of facilities, including publications, demonstrations, instruction, lectures and courses. (c) Carrying out, or assisting, study and research relating to fish populations and their habitats, ecology, water quality and environment, particularly with a view of safeguarding and improving the same and publication of such research. (d) Promotion of such other charitable purposes as may be from time to time be determined.