Community angling sessions and fishing-based alternative provision in Newark — helping young people and adults build confidence, skills and connection through the outdoors.
Mending Lines is a non-profit angling organisation supporting young people facing mental-health challenges or special educational needs, alongside adults in care. We teach fishing the ethical way — good for the environment, the angler and the fish — and use the calm of the water to build confidence, routine and real connection.
Welcoming group sessions on the bank where anyone can pick up a rod, slow down and find a bit of headspace among good company.
Join a session →School-holiday programmes that give young people structure, fresh air and a reason to get outside when the days can otherwise feel long.
See dates →Sessions are booked directly with our team — message us to find a date that works.
Filmed across our sessions around Newark.
When Chris was struggling with his own mental health, fishing gave him something to hold onto — quiet hours by the water, a routine, and a reason to keep going. Mending Lines grew straight out of that experience: a place to pass on what fishing gave him to people who need it most.
Learn more about our story →“The bank doesn’t judge anyone — it just gives them space to mend.”
Every donation covers tackle, bait and a qualified mentor for someone who needs a day by the water. Give once, or become a monthly supporter and help us secure our own lake and classroom.
Thanks to National Lottery players, we can reach more people and keep more sessions running on the bank.
