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.
Does your organisation or project work to provide support for seafarers in need and their families? See if you’re eligible for a grant to help you.
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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
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.