This element of the research will look in detail at the use made of angling by projects and charities working with young people. It is focused around a case study of Get Hooked on Fishing but will also involve research into other projects. It will:

• Develop new knowledge about the benefits that angling can bring to young people
• Explore the best approaches for doing this in a variety of contexts
• Investigate the particular approach of GHOF and its projects and how it can maximise its impact
• Develop learning from a range of other projects using angling with young people.

Get Hooked on Fishing

We will be working closely with Get Hooked On Fishing, a national charity that has had considerable success in delivering angling based education and development to young people and in particular those facing some disadvantage. This element of the research will involve research on a handful of projects in depth as well as more general research across the charitable trust.

Tell Us About Your Work with Young People

As part of this element of the research we would also like to look at other angling projects that do work with young people. We want to hear from you if you are:

• Helping to develop angling participation among young people
• Using fishing as part of educational projects with young people
• Using angling to address serious social issues such as health, crime and social exclusion

Please tell us about your project by visiting the Angling Organisation's Page and taking part in our Angling Project's Survey.

Young Anglers!

We need to know what you think about fishing, your experiences and views.

Are you a member of a junior club? Do you take part in fishing competitions? Have you been through a fishing project? Have you done fishing in school? What do you get out of fishing?

Tell us about what's important to you by visiting our Young People's Page and taking part in our Young People's Survey.

How are we doing?

Our First Interim Reports are now available. Clik the links on the right to download them then tell us what you think. Are we getting it right? What role do you think angling plays in young people's lives. Leave your comments in our forums. 

Staff

Dr Natalie DjohariDr Natalie Djohari is our researcher assigned to this aspect of the work. She is Enhanced CRB checked and will be following young people as they engage in GHOF sessions. Natalie will also be conducting interviews with members of the local community in order to build up a comprehensive understanding of the wider impact of such schemes. Natalie can be contacted on anglingyoungpeople@substance.coop.