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Hatchery's Social Enterprise Mark
Published on: 28/07/2009
The National Lobster Hatchery (NLH) in Padstow has received recognition for operating for the benefit of local people, rather than shareholders or owners.The hatchery joins other proven ethical businesses in Cornwall, including the Eden Project, Coast and Bosence Farm Community, in receiving the Social Enterprise Mark.
It is the first fisheries and conservation organisation to be accredited with the award, which was presented to the staff by North Cornwall MP Dan Rogerson on Friday.
NLH works to conserve lobsters and promote sustainability in fishing and aquaculture in Cornwall.
It operates a stock enhancement programme for the European lobster in Cornish waters, growing baby lobsters through the vulnerable early stages and releasing them when their natural mortality rates are lower.
The NLH also operates programmes of research and education.Manager Dom Boothroyd said: "We're very proud to have been awarded the Social Enterprise Mark.
"Here at the hatchery we strive for excellence and this is another measure of achievement for us.
"We think the social enterprise model is the natural choice for organisations such as us and more conservation organisations could operate in the same way, so that people and the planet are the ultimate beneficiaries of trade and business. Social enterprise is a better way of doing business and the mark enables us to show people that we are truly socially motivated."
Mr Rogerson said: "The hatchery is doing brilliant work maintaining an important part of our marine life. It is recognised internationally for the work it does to seek a bright future for our lobster fishery.
"I was particularly pleased that rural advocate Stuart Burgess, and Marine Minister Jonathan Shaw were able to visit last year to see what an excellent example Dom and his team are setting right here in Cornwall.
"They richly deserve the Social Enterprise Mark, since their trading has always been about protecting the seas, not just profiting from them.
"I hope the mark can be rolled out all over the country to reward and encourage similar work elsewhere."
by Emma Wherry, Cornish Guardian
The National Lobster Hatchery, South Quay, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8BL | Registered Charity No. 1105434