SEVERAL much-coveted places have become available on a popular veterans’ programme, and anyone who has served in the Armed Forces can apply! CatZero is a Humber-wide charity, well known for its alternative approach to delivering lasting personal change for participants, from children, families, and young people to adults, and those who have previously served in…
In February and March of this year, Callum Leach and Danny Watson undertook a significant refit of the yacht, and we would like to extend our gratitude to all those that helped us to undertake it in such a short timeframe. Some amazing organisations and individuals stepped in to provide support, and we could not…
COMMEMORATING the special connections between Grimsby, The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, Billingsgate Fish Market and Iceland, two unique exhibitions have gone on display at Grimsby’s Fishing Heritage Centre. ‘Fish ‘n’ Quips’ explores the events of the First and Second Cod Wars while ‘Sea to Sale’ showcases a replica of the 750-year-old Royal Charter, given to…
THE team at CatZero were delighted to showcase the talents of its CRF (Community Regeneration Fund) participants and colleagues from Beyond Food Foundation, London, as they cooked a fantastic three-course meal at Grimsby Town’s McMenemy’s Suite. Everyone did an amazing job, serving an array of tasty dishes to local dignitaries, members of the Fishmongers’ Company,…
WE WERE proud to welcome visitors from the Beyond Food Foundation at Brigade Bar + Kitchen as they prepared for a special pop-up restaurant. The event will see them work with CRF participants of CatZero’s Grimsby programme and will provide a great opportunity for the young people to learn new skills. Before honing their culinary…
CatZero CRF participants join chef Simon Boyle at the charity Beyond Food Foundation, at Brigade Bar and Kitchen, where they practised the menu for a special pop-up restaurant in Grimsby, on June 9. A copy of the 750-year-old Fishmongers’ Company royal charter has been passed to the crew, which will sail back up the coast…
GRIMSBY’S fishing history and its nationwide connections will be in full focus during the coming weeks as several exciting events get underway, starting with a sea voyage and a very important fishing charter! Arriving in London on Wednesday, May 25, eight 18-24 year olds from CatZero’s CRF programme will be welcomed by the Fishmongers’ Company,…
A SUCCESSFUL CRF bid by Humber charity CatZero enables the organisation to offer support for individuals looking to work in entry level jobs in Grimsby, and businesses seeking employees for those roles. The UK Community Renewal Fund (UKCRF) is a Government programme aiming to help communities across the country by supporting innovative new approaches to…
EACH year, once the CatZero yacht has completed its busy schedule during the sailing months, staff and volunteers ensure it undergoes a thorough service before putting it to bed for winter. This year, although many of the jobs are routine, the yacht’s engine will be coming out for a full refurb – the first time…
FOR veterans that have been in the Army, RAF, Navy or Reserve units, CatZero has proven to be a much-needed lifeline. Veterans’ programmes run for one year and provide ongoing support, training and access to five accredited qualifications, which can help participants into employment, further training or education. Or, CatZero will simply help you to…
