The Seafarers' Charity makes a life-changing impact in troubled times. Our donations and grants to organisations support those who work – or have worked – at sea, and their families.

Proactive and forward-looking, we also seek ways to prevent issues becoming problems. Through funding, collaboration, research and advocacy, we tackle the root causes of seafarer hardship and disadvantage in the UK and around the world.

The Seafarers' Charity's Corporate Film

At The Seafarers’ Charity, our vision is to create a world where seafarers and their families are valued and free of need and disadvantage.

For over a hundred years, we have been on an epic voyage using grant funding to support seafarers who risk their lives to supply our nation, taking care of their families during long periods at sea and looking out for seafarers wherever they may be in the UK or the furthest reaches of the Commonwealth.

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In 2024, donations to The Seafarers' Charity helped us to:

award 64 grants, totalling £2.6m to 48 organisations. More than just money, your donations to our maritime charity will transform the lives of thousands of seafarers at home and abroad.

The impact of your support

Our strategy

Our new strategy, 'Thrive', is a solution-focused approach. We’re seeking out ways to tackle the core, systemic issues so seafarers can live dignified lives.

Grant funding

The Seafarers' Charity operates three main grant programmes to provide specialist funding to seafarers in need and their families.

Our influence

We use grant funding, research, advocacy and collaboration to achieve better outcomes for seafarers in respect of their financial resilience, health and well-being, better working lives, safety and social justice. See our current areas of work.

Plant a Seed of Hope This Spring

Your donation can help seafaring families overcome hardship and build brighter futures.

Other ways to get involved

Upcoming fundraising events

Take part in an event or fundraise to help support seafarers and their families at a time of crisis.

24 Peaks Challenge 2025

July 05, 2025 - July 06, 2025

Attempt to summit 24 peaks trekking on some of the most iconic mountains in the Lake District. It's one of the most demanding mountain walking challenges in the UK – which makes completing it all the more rewarding!

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TSC London Marathon 2025

April 27, 2025

On Sunday, 27 April, 38 runners will take to the streets of London for the TCS London Marathon to help seafarers in need and their families.

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Our latest news

Seapost - April 2025

April 24, 2025

Read the latest newsletter from our Charity and sign up to the mailing list to receive your copy straight into your inbox.

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High profile names announced for event celebrating women in maritime

April 23, 2025

Nusrat Ghani MP and BMT chief executive Sarah Kenny OBE will be among the headline speakers at ‘Waves of Influence’, as organisers confirmed the event would take place on the 9th July to celebrate women across maritime.

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Maritime charities collaborate to support neurodivergent seafarers

April 22, 2025

We’re pleased to be partnering with NeurodiversAtSea and the Seafarers Hospital Society on a new initiative to provide tailored support for neurodivergent seafarers — including access to formal diagnostic assessments through a pilot grant scheme.

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Nusrat Ghani MP to rejoin The Seafarers’ Charity as a Vice President

April 15, 2025

The Seafarers’ Charity – which provides global support for seafarers and their families – has announced that the Rt Hon Nusrat Ghani MP will join as a vice president later in 2025.

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Seapost - March 2025

March 13, 2025

Read the latest newsletter from our Charity and sign up to the mailing list to receive your copy straight into your inbox.

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Supporting the Next Generation of Maritime and Fishing Industry Professionals

February 27, 2025

At The Seafarers' Charity, we are proud to support a range of incredible organisations and initiatives that provide opportunities for young people to forge successful careers in the maritime and fishing industries.

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