Seafarers UK - the leading charity for the UK’s maritime community
A national charity that fundraises and gives grants to organisations that help serving or ex-serving seafarers from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy or fishing fleets, and their families.
Our mission: To improve the quality of life within the UK maritime community, focusing on older seafarers and their families, dependent families and children in need, seafarers of working age, and maritime youth groups; and to promote maximum efficiency in the maritime charity sector.
Latest news
Win a trip to Mexico and support Seafarers UK!
Supporters of Seafarers UK are being offered the chance to win a trip to Mexico. The competition is being run by ferry company Norfolkline to mark the departure of the fleet’s oldest ship the Saga Moon after 25 years of service.
New small grants scheme goes live
Seafarers UK has launched a new small grants scheme for charities wanting a grant of £5000 or less. The money can be used to fund for projects, schemes or activities that involve seafarers, ex-seafarers or their families.
ABP Climbs to Fundraising Success
Seafarers UK is pleased to announce the winning fundraising teams for this year’s 24 Peaks Challenge. A team from Associated British Ports claimed the top spot by raising a staggering £17,000 for the UK’s leading maritime charity.
Seafarers UK funds new Sea Cadets training ship
The Sea Cadets have a brand new training ship following a £160,000 grant from Seafarers UK. The new 24 metre long power vessel, which was launched in July, was paid for jointly by a range of funders with the bulk of the money coming from the Jack Petchey Foundation, Seafarers UK and the Thornton Foundation.
Gales Seafarers Ale reaches first milestone
Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C., London’s last remaining traditional family brewer and Seafarers UK, are delighted to announce that, following a successful launch and incredible customer reaction, Gales Seafarers Ale has now sold over 1,000 barrels.
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!