A TAVISTOCK fish and chip shop will be one of 100 shops in the UK supporting a national fundraising day as part of the National Federation of Fish Friers' (NFFF) Chip-in for Charity event.

The NFFF, which is the official body representing some 10,500 UK fish and chip shops, celebrates its centenary on Monday, November 11. To commemorate this historic event, 100 fish and chip shops around the UK, including the Tavi Friar in Tavistock, have signed up to pledge a minimum of £100 towards the NFFF's chosen charity, the Fisherman's Mission.

Each £100 donation will go towards the overall target of £10,000.

Shops have come up with a variety of ways to raise the money, from selling portions of fish and chips to pensioners for 100 pence to delivering meals to residents in local sheltered accommodation.

When Chip-In for Charity was first conceived, the NFFF was inundated with shops wishing to donate to the Fishermen's Mission. The charity, which provides relief and support for fishermen and their families across the UK, is delighted with the support the Tavi Friar and other fish and chip shops have given to their cause.  

NFFF general secretary Denise Dodd said: 'We are absolutely delighted with the response.

'The NFFF's Centenary year has been very special, and the backing given by The Tavi Friar and the other shops is proof that the fish and chip industry is as thriving as it's ever been.'

Chris Hirst, trusts and corporate fundraising manager at the Fishermen's Mission, said the Tavi Friar's participation in Chip-In for Charity would be contributing to potentially £10,000 being raised in one day for the Fishermen's Mission.'