Seafarers UK - 90 years as Britain’s leading charity for our maritime community
We are a national charity that fundraises and gives grants to over seventy charities that help people who have worked at sea. This includes helping people from the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy and fishing fleets and their families
Latest news
No Comedy of Errors at Maritime Gala event of the year!
A fantastic evening was had by all at the exclusive Seafarers’ Midsummer Night Gala on 24 June, held in the magical surroundings of the Underglobe, situated under Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
Seafarers UK now on Twitter and Facebook!
You can now follow the latest news and events from Seafarers UK on Twitter and Facebook, just search for Seafarers_UK on Twitter and Seafarers UK on Facebook to become a fan!
An Evening of Great Music and Historical Ceremony
On June 9th, Seafarers UK was privileged to be able to join with the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Marines Children’s Fund in hosting friends and supporters from the maritime world at the Beat Retreat on Horse Guards Parade
Red Herring hosting charity quiz night
The Red Herring will be hosting a Charity Quiz Night on Wednesday 24th June at 17:30 in aid of Seafarers UK. The night will be filled with fun, lots of prizes and most importantly, raising lots of money for those in need who risk their lives every day at sea.
Boeing Defence UK Supports Maritime Event of the Summer
Boeing Defence UK has announced it will sponsor Seafarers UK’s exclusive Seafarers’ Midsummer Night Gala on 24 June. Follow the link above to learn more about the sponsorship and the gala event.
Seafarers UK visit MBDA
MBDA, a leading defence company and corporate supporter of Seafarers UK, recently invited staff from the charity to meet employees at their largest UK site based in Stevenage. Follow the link to hear more about their day.
Spirit Of The Sea
Weymouth & Portland Maritime Festival
Don’t miss Weymouth & Portland’s second ever ‘Spirit of the Sea’ maritime festival, taking place from 4-12 July 2009. Celebrating the area’s close relationship with the sea, the festival brings together a range of sporting activities, cultural events and entertainment.
Sailing and Cycling your way to glory
The Great Island Challenge is back for its second year on September 26th-28th with teams from the shipping and defence sector set to take on teams from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines in the fast paced sailing and cycling challenge around the beautiful Isle of Wight.
Centenary of Navy Flying
The Royal Navy has marked 100 years of aviation with a spectacular fly-past over HMS Illustrious in London. Follow the link to see footage of the event featured on the BBC website.
Fuller’s launches Gales Seafarers AlePopular charity ale now part of Fuller’s permanent range
Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C. is delighted to announce that Gales Seafarers Ale is to be added to the London brewer’s year-round range of cask ales.
75% Say Navy and Marines are 'Forgotten Heroes of Conflicts Abroad" - New Poll
£2 million shortfall in funds contributing to 'mounting crisis' for returning Navy personnel, warns charity
Over 2.5million given in grants by Seafarers UK last year
Between 2007 and 2008 Seafarers UK gave grants totalling over £2.5 million. To find out more about how much Seafarers UK gives in grants and who it goes to see our new leaflet: Where the money goes