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
Supporting Seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
Several of our delivery partners are currently providing vital help to seafarers affected by the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
More detailsA legacy of care: remembering Roger and Beryl Threadkell
Over the past decade, we’ve been proud to award grants from the Beryl Threadkell Legacy, bringing Roger and Beryl’s vision to life. Their generosity has supported seafarers across Suffolk, funding new kitchens for Sea Cadets, rescue boats for sailing clubs and improvements at the historic Sailors’ Reading Room.
More detailsThe Not Forgotten: building confidence and camaraderie
There are an estimated 2.4 million veterans in the UK today, many facing injury, illness or loneliness. Serving Armed Forces members, including seafarers, can also struggle after life-changing injury. For 105 years, The Not Forgotten has supported veterans and servicepeople through social, respite and challenge opportunities.
More detailsCHIRP: Speaking up for safety at sea
For many seafarers, speaking up about safety concerns is not as simple as it should be. Fear of retaliation, or even losing their job, can stop people from reporting incidents that, left unaddressed, could lead to serious harm. That’s where the Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) steps in.
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