Kinkell Bridge, River Earn
ABOUT US
The Tay Catchment Salmon Alliance (TCSA) is an independent charity dedicated to working in collaboration with others to identify, fundraise for and execute projects that enhance the Tay Catchment.
Climate change, biodiversity collapse and decades of chronic underinvestment have left the Tay Catchment in urgent need of restoration. Limited government funding, constrained Fishery Boards and River Trusts, and under-resourced agencies cannot address the scale of change required. Doing nothing is not an option—without action, depletion of ecosystems, economic and job-related pressures will intensify.
Our focus is on ensuring the delivery of the Scottish Government's Wild Salmon Strategy and working with other stakeholders to maximize the resources needed to create a thriving environment for all to enjoy.
GOVERNANCE
The TCSA was formed when the Tay Action Partnership joined the Tay Ghillies Association, and it was decided to rebrand with approval from the Scottish Charities Regulator on 23 January 2025.
Since 1999, the Tay Ghillies Association has worked to improve the river and Atlantic Salmon habitat, raising over £80,000 for projects like the Summerhill Hatchery. It now collaborates with a wide variety of environmental groups to raise awareness of habitat pressures and develop practical, actionable solutions on specific projects such as the River Ericht Catchment Restoration Initiative.
Founded in 2023, the Tay Action Partnership aimed to bring fresh leadership to the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board. It secured 49.5% of the vote in the December 2023 election and remains committed to driving urgent, impactful projects through this new alliance.
ORGANISATION
Current structure –
Officers
Chairman: Cohn O’Dea chair@thetay.org
Vice Chairman: Mike Smith (Cooptee) vicechair@thetay.org
Treasurer: Emily Black treasurer@thetay.org
Secretary: Bob Mason sec@thetay.org
Committee
Joe O'Donnell (Cooptee) fundraiser@thetay.org
Jim Henderson
David Park
George McInnes
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
The following buttons provide links to the TCSA Constitution and Privacy Documents
River Lyon
MEMBERSHIP
The TCSA welcomes new members, from anywhere, who have an interest in contributing to the improvement of the Tay Catchment and to meet our vision.
Membership categories with subscription rates are as follows:
JOIN NOW
Clicking on the button below will take you to the the join form. Once submitted, the TCSA Secretary will contact you with instructions and further information.
BEQUESTS
NB We would like to invite individuals to discuss with us the potential savings in Inheritance Tax by leaving the TCSA a bequest. Please contact Joe O'Donnell at fundraiser@thetay.org
