- CHARITY FISHING WEEKEND · SWS FISHERIES
The Match
2026
Enter our £10,000 charity raffle at The Match 2026 — a weekend of fishing, fundraising and community spirit, 21–23 August, supporting The Men’s Mind Project & The Autism Apprentice.
THE CAUSE
Fishing that gives back
to our community
The Men's Mind
Project
Mental health support
Men’s mental health is an issue close to our hearts, and we are honoured to contribute to the vital work of The Men’s Mind Project. Their mission is to support and empower men in our community by offering resources, support groups, and education to break down the stigma surrounding mental health.
The Autism
Apprentice
Family support & education
The Autism Apprentice offer a compassionate lifeline to families navigating life with autism, sharing first-hand knowledge and practical help when it’s needed most.
The Match 2025
Our community came together and raised a record total — handed straight to the charities that need it.
The Match 2025
Our community came together and raised a record total — handed straight to the charities that need it.
WHY TAKE PART
Three good reasons
to join The Match
Compete & Connect
Take the opportunity to fish some of the most historic waters in the UK and experience the camaraderie of the angling community.
Support a Great Cause
Your participation directly helps improve both mental health and autistic services in our local area.
Enjoy A Superb Weekend
Fish across multiple waters at SWS Fisheries, on the Saturday afternoon, and have the chance of winning in the £10,000 raffle!
THE BIG RAFFLE
Buy a ticket. Change Lives.
Join us in support of The Men’s Mind Project and The Autism Apprentice. Fish in the event, buy raffle and hog roast tickets, donate to the raffle, or simply help us promote the event – every bit helps.
- 100% of proceeds to charity
- You don't need to attend to win
- Raffle to be drawn at 1pm on Saturday 22nd August, if you can't make it in person, watch the live stream on the SWS Fisheries Facebook page
FOOD VOUCHERS
Fuel the weekend
Pre-order your hog roast vouchers for The Match 2026 and receive your confirmation by email after checkout. Adult vouchers are available for guests aged 16 and over, with child vouchers available for under 16s.
RELIVE 2025
See what your ticket builds
Watch the highlights from last year’s Match — the catches, the camaraderie and the hog roast that made it unforgettable.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
There's a place for
you at The Match
- SAVE THE DATE · FRI 21 – SUN 23 AUGUST 2026
Buy a ticket. Win £10,000.
Change lives.
Join us in support of The Men’s Mind Project and The Autism Apprentice. Buy raffle tickets, pre-order food vouchers, take part, or get involved — every bit helps.
Raffle conditions:
If you’re unable to attend the social event on Saturday 22nd August, please do feel free to still partake in the raffle. Winning prizes will be held for 1 month, if not collected, the prizes will be re donated to the following years event. Smaller items can be posted at the winner’s cost. Collection from The Larkfield Complex, ME20
ENQUIRE
Get involved
Want to fish The Match, sponsor the event or support the weekend in another way? Fill in the form and we’ll get back to you with the right details.
Website designed and built by Harrix