Thousands raised for Guide Dogs Charity.

Lucy’s Bowl charity carp match is one of the most respected fundraising events in UK angling, bringing together anglers, sponsors and volunteers to raise significant funds for Guide Dogs.

Carp Fishing Charity Event Supporting C-R-Y in Maidstone, Kent​

Carp Social was proud to support the Clayton Olson Annual Charity Fundraising Event held at Ripple Manor in Maidstone, Kent, raising funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (C-R-Y). The event brought together the angling community for an evening of fundraising, with donated carp fishing holidays helping to raise hundreds of pounds for this important UK charity.

The Evolution of the Essex Carp Show from Brentwood to Brands Hatch​

From the Brentwood Carp Show and North Weald events through to major exhibitions like The Big One, Doncaster Carp Show and The Winter Carp Show, carp fishing trade shows have become a huge part of UK angling culture. This article looks back at the evolution of carp fishing events, the growth of social gatherings within the carp community, and how tackle brands, fisheries and carp fishing holidays in France helped shape the modern carp scene.