The Atlantic Salmon Trust (AST) was founded in 1967 in response to growing concerns about over exploitation of wild salmon. AST has acquired a reputation as an influential advocate for salmon conservation within the United Kingdom.

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) is the leading UK charity conducting conservation science to enhance the British countryside for public benefit. For over 80 years the GWCT has been researching and developing game and wildlife management techniques.

The Angling Trust are a not for profit organisation, representing anglers, fighting for fish, fishing and the environment. They are recognised by the Government as the governing body for angling in England and partner with Visit Wales and NRW to promote fishing in Wales and cover all disciplines.

Fisheries Management Scotland is the representative body for Scotland’s District Salmon Fishery Boards, Rivers and Fisheries Trusts and the River Tweed Commission. Promoting and ensuring the best evidence-based fisheries management for the conservation of Scotland’s wild salmon and native freshwater fish.

The Rivers Trust is the umbrella body for more than 60 member Rivers Trust charities in the UK and Ireland working to restore rivers and their catchments by implementing collaborative, nature-based solutions.