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
Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society: Supporting Seafarers in Every Storm
Mark (not his real name) was a proud seafarer who had spent decades at sea. But after a serious accident he found himself confined to the downstairs of his home, unable to sleep beside his wife or share precious family moments with their young daughter. Thanks to support from the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, a specialist bed was provided, not just restoring dignity and comfort, but bringing Mark’s family closer together.
More detailsSupporting Young Seafarers at the UKSA
With funding from The Seafarers’ Charity, UKSA provides vital welfare support to young people training for maritime careers. Many cadets face financial hardship, learning difficulties, or mental health challenges, but UKSA’s expert-led guidance, mental health training, and welfare packs help remove these barriers. By funding UKSA’s Safeguarding & Welfare Manager and Welfare Officer, The Seafarers’ Charity ensures cadets receive the support they need to succeed at sea and beyond.
More detailsHow Support from The Sailors’ Children’s Society Helped a Skipper’s Family Rebuild
After losing her husband, Andreas*, a skipper who tragically died following a devastating accident at sea, Sara* faced immense financial and emotional hardship while raising their three children. The Sailors’ Children’s Society provided vital support, including financial assistance, school uniforms, and respite breaks, helping the family find stability and begin to rebuild their lives.
More detailsClyde Coastal Training Scheme: Empowering the next generation of seafarers in the West of Scotland
Through funding from The Seafarers’ Charity, the Clyde Coastal Training Scheme has provided life-changing opportunities for individuals like Harry. With no previous fishing background, Harry gained essential certifications in Sea Survival, Fire Fighting, First Aid, and Health and Safety, enabling him to secure a paid placement and eventually advance to first mate. The Seafarers’ Charity’s support has helped grow the program, offering training, hands-on experience, and support to local people, particularly those who might not have considered a career at sea. As a result, more individuals are entering the fishing industry, with the next course already oversubscribed.
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