In 2023, The Seafarers’ Charity awarded £2.4m in grants to 50 organisations supporting seafarers in need and their families.

Our grant funding supports frontline organisations and projects that provide essential help for seafarers and their families in crisis. Each grant application is assessed against our core goals to ensure the support provided to ensure that your donations go to where the need is greatest.

See the below list to find grants awarded in the last three years.

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The Tyne Mariners' Benevolent Institution

Funding towards renovations at retired seafarers’ accommodation in North Shields, Tynemouth to meet new fire regulations and fix leaking roofs.

Amount awarded: £50,000

The Not Forgotten Association

Funding is sought to conduct a comprehensive governance review and provide training for Trustees and staff at The Not Forgotten Association (NFA), with the aim of enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of their mission.

Amount awarded: £5,000

Fares4Free

Funding for Phase 2 implementation of software Salesforce to improve organisational efficiency at a Scottish charity providing transport solutions for the Royal Navy and Armed Forces community who would otherwise struggle to get to appointments.

Amount awarded: £8,000

Nautilus Welfare Fund

Funding towards the replacement of fabric chairs in the Care Home at Mariners' Park.

Amount awarded: £5,000

QVSR Seafarers Centres

Funding to purchase furniture and equipment to fit out a new rest and recreation lounge for cruise ship crews visiting Tilbury Docks in London.

Amount awarded: £3,000

Islay and Jura Community Enterprises Ltd

Funding to support the Inspiring and Supporting Maritime Life Programme delivered to current and former seafarers and their families on the Scottish Hebridean islands of Islay & Jura.

Amount awarded: £10,000

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We're committed to transparency

The Seafarers’ Charity is committed to transparency and we work with 360Giving to publish information about our grants. See our Publisher profile on 360Giving, where you will be able to download grants awarded since 2017.

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