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`External Funding` is a term used to describe funding brought into a project from outside the project sponsoring organisation(s). It is a specialist area of work and is often utilised by public bodies such as Local Authorities who have specialist teams and individual`s eg European team, Regeneration teams. Most large public sector organisations and most large NGO`s are involved in these activities.

Thriving fish populations are an indicator of healthy aquatic ecosystems. As such inland freshwater fisheries are afforded protection in various key pieces of UK legislation, including the Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries Act and the Water Framework Directive. Healthy fish populations can provide a valuable source of recreational amenity. Anglers spend a total of £2.75 billion each year on going fishing, providing a source of revenue to a wide variety of service and goods providers. Angling also makes a valuable contribution to UK society, being an accessible sport that can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities.