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 2025, your donations helped us to:
- Award 59 grants
- Support 44 organisations
- Award nearly £2.7m in total funding
The impact of your support
Case Studies
Sailors' Society: there for seafarers when they need it most
From emergency crisis response to everyday wellbeing support, Sailors’ Society is evolving to meet the changing needs of seafarers while remaining true to its mission of providing compassionate care 24/7.
More detailsI Exist Too: Ensuring no one is invisible at sea
When Dr Gustavo Abdiel Aguilar-Miranda researched the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in the maritime industry, one theme emerged repeatedly: many felt invisible, with nowhere safe to share their experiences. That inspired the creation of I Exist Too, a charity working to build a more inclusive maritime sector.
More detailsFishing Animateurs: on the side of fishers
From the harbours and quays of England and Wales, small fishing boats head out each day with limited time, tight margins, and growing pressure to modernise. Many inshore fishers know they can access grants to help them in their working lives, but the administration involved can feel overwhelming. The Fishing Animateur project exists to change that.
More detailsCommonwealth Security and Resilience Group: Giving seafarers a voice in maritime security
As security challenges facing seafarers continue to spread across the maritime ecosystem, The Seafarers' Charity is collaborating with the Commonwealth Security & Resilience Group to put those who work at sea at the heart of global discussions on maritime security.
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