Harbour Lights has been London bound again this month collecting another award, but this time the restaurant was not being recognised for its fish and chips or sustainability credentials, but for charitable work.

The business was at a ceremony to be presented with an award for Outstanding Contribution to Fund Raising for the Fishermen’s Mission.

For more than nine years the team has supported the Fisherman’s Mission though a number of fund raising initiatives. Headed up by owner Pete Fraser, staff have raised £12,000 to help fishermen and their families in the area.

The Fishermen’s Mission is the only dedicated fishermen’s charity that provides emergency support alongside practical, financial, spiritual and emotional care, supporting all fishermen, active or retired, and their families. Fishing remains the most dangerous peacetime occupation in the UK, and that’s why fishermen need support 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Pete Fraser said: "The Fishermen’s Mission has been close to our hearts for a number of years and the work they do with the funds raised is incredible. This charity helps hundreds of families and communities and we are proud to do our bit. From simple things like donating 5p from every hot drink sold through to getting behind their annual fundraising Fish Friday, we do all we can. I am most proud though of the self decided decision by the team here to donate their tips on Fish Friday each year to show their support."

Gina Moore, the Fishermen's Missions Fundraising Manager, said: " Peter Fraser and his lovely staff have been supporting the Fishermen’s Mission with Fish Friday over many years. They all continue with great enthusiasm to embrace our cause and to date have raised the most on Fish Friday in the south west. We would particularly like to thank all the staff at Harbour Lights for generously donating their tips on Fish Friday.

"We are so thrilled that Peter and Sue Fraser were able to attend the ceremony in London to collect their award and that we have the opportunity to thank them for all their support over so many years."

This year Fish Friday is the June 7 when fish and chip shops and other groups, including Harbour Lights, will be making a special fundraising effort in support of the Fishermen's Mission.