About Us

Our aim is to unite retail fishmongers within an organisation which can speak with one voice whenever and wherever necessary, to help safeguard both their interests and those of associated trades, throughout the British Isles.

The Best in the Business

The Federation was formed in 1932 to protect and further the interests of the Fishmonger and associated trades.

During the second world war, membership stood at over 9000 members and despite the changing market, supply situation and pressures on the independent retailer, we still represent approximately 50% of independent fishmongers.

Today the Federation is recognised as the voice of the retail fish trade by Government departments, other trade Federations and Associations and by official bodies such as Seafish and the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation.

Many of our our current team have been awarded the coveted Master Fishmonger award by the Fishmongers Company in recognition of their knowledge and abilities.

How we do it…

Members are directly served by the Federation’s Head Office and its branch association the London Fish and Poultry Retailers Association. Management of the Federation is in the hands of a democratically elected council which normally meets every 3 months and deputes more routine work to an Executive and Finance Committee.

Sub-committees are formed for the organisation of events such as the British Fish Craft Championships and other programmes. The Federation is also represented by selected members of the council at official meetings concerning such matters as Training, Aquaculture, Legislation.

All members responsible for the administration of the Federation give their services free on behalf of their fellow traders.

The occasions when the opinions of retail fishmongers as a body need to be expressed are numerous.
With government departments and other statutory bodies wielding such power in matters affecting trade and industry the Federation is constantly being consulted regarding proposed legislation or regulations. The Federation regularly meets with the Sea Fish Industry Authority to highlight the needs of our sector.

EXPERIENCED

NFF Committee Members

The NFF committee is made up of a diverse collection of highly experienced and knowledgeable fishmongers and businessmen from all areas of the UK

  • Rex Goldsmith NFF President Region 2 London
  • Sue MacKenzie Vice President Region 2 London
  • Andrew Kenny Treasurer & Honorary Company Secretary Region 5 East
  • Chris Parker Council Member Region 3 Wales & West
  • Tush Hamilton Council Member Region 1 South
  • Terry Martin Council Member Region 1 South
  • Tim Silverthorne Past President Region 1 South
  • Ken Watmough Past President Region 7 Scotland & N.Ireland
  • Alan Gibson Honorary Member Region 1 South
  • John Kenny Past President Region 5 East
  • David Ridley Past President Region 6 North
  • Gareth Hughes Council Member Region 1 South
  • Clive Miller Council Member Region 4 Midlands
  • Charlie Caisey Past President Region 2 London
  • Francis Greene Honorary Life Vice President Region 3 Wales & West
  • John Sullivan Past President Region 3 Wales & West
  • Giles Shaw Immediate Past President Region 6 North

HISTORY

National Federation of Fishmongers
Past Presidents

Current President:

NFF President
R.Goldsmith 2022-Present
  • A.C. Marshall 1933-1935
  • A.M. Lloyd 1936-1938
  • W. Johnson 1938-1939
  • J. Webb 1939-1947
  • W. Rickard 1947-1948
  • A.E. Gardiner 1948-1949
  • R.B. Barr 1949-1950
  • S.I. Vandersluis 1950-1951
  • L.D. Ashston 1951-1952
  • W.H. Lorraine 1952-1953
  • R.T. Clack 1953-1954
  • D.W. Hill 1954-1955
  • A.E. Cload 1955-1956
  • S.B. Percival 1956-1957
  • B. Hooper 1957-1958
  • H.J. Eva 1958-1959
  • S.T. Slape 1959-1960
  • W.B. Rush 1960-1961
  • L.N. West 1961-1963
  • T.S. Hart 1963-1965
  • B.H. Slater 1965-1966
  • C.S. Corke 1966-1967
  • J.O. Green 1967-1968
  • C.S. Corke 1968-1969
  • A.V. May 1970-1971
  • R.S. Holmes 1971-1972
  • P. Davies 1972-1973
  • D.W. Bradfield 1974
  • F.C. Greene 1974-1976
  • J. Adams 1976-1978
  • A.M. Bannerman 1978-1980
  • B. Bunkell 1980-1982
  • J.A. Hooper 1982-1984
  • J. Masters 1984-1986
  • P.G. Vincent 1986-1988
  • A. Roome 1988-1991
  • T.J. Silverthorne 1991-1993
  • J. Kenny 1993-1995
  • C. Caisey 1995-1997
  • J.L. Sullivan 1997-1999
  • K. Watmough 1999-2001
  • P. Mann 2001-2003
  • G. Sage 2003-2005
  • K. Welch 2005-2008
  • D. Ridley 2008-2010
  • G.Hooper 2010-2013
  • J.Adams 2013-2016
  • A. Kenny 2016-2019
  • G. Shaw 2019-2022

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