Supporting the wellbeing and welfare of active and retired seafarers.
Every year we award more than £2m in grants to support many maritime and welfare charities. We are working alongside our delivery partners and supporters to deliver our innovative emergency programme designed to provide immediate support to those seafarers and their families hit by the cost of living crisis. See how you can help us fund organisations that deliver immediate support.
In 2024, your donations helped us to:
- Award 64 grants
- Support 48 organisations
- Award £2.6m in total funding
The impact of your support
Case Studies
NeurodiversAtSea: Helping Neurodivergent Seafarers Thrive
For many people on shore, getting assessed for a neurodivergent condition is already a long and exhausting process - NHS waiting lists for ADHD alone can stretch towards a decade. For seafarers, it can feel almost impossible. With support from The Seafarers’ Charity, NeurodiversAtSea is working to change that.
More detailsSafer Waves — Breaking the Silence at Sea
We caught up with the new CEO of Safer Waves, Jessica Brannan. Jessica spoke to us about the ongoing importance of Safer Waves' work in providing a safe place to turn for survivors of sexual abuse at sea, and how funding from The Seafarers' Charity and others has allowed them to grow from a one room operation to a professionalised organisation supporting seafarers all over the globe.
More detailsCobhair Bharraigh: A warm blanket of care
In a remote island community far from major healthcare facilities, Cobhair Bharraigh provides essential support for former seafarers living with dementia and their families. As they age, many seafarers revert to speaking Gaelic, Cobhair Bharraigh has bilingual staff to ensure inclusive care. Alongside daily home support and respite breaks, a Men’s Club gives former seafarers a place to gather, easing isolation and access vital health checks.
More detailsThe Institute for Human Rights and Business: Tackling Debt Before Departure
The Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), with support from The Seafarers’ Charity and partners, is taking action to end the illegal practice of recruitment fees. By empowering seafarers, reforming industry standards, and advocating for stronger laws, IHRB is working to create a fairer future for those who keep global trade moving.
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