In 2023, The Seafarers’ Charity awarded £2.4m in grants to 50 organisations supporting seafarers in need and their families.

Our grant funding supports frontline organisations and projects that provide essential help for seafarers and their families in crisis. Each grant application is assessed against our core goals to ensure the support provided to ensure that your donations go to where the need is greatest.

See the below list to find grants awarded in the last three years.

Does your organisation or project work to provide support for seafarers in need and their families? See if you’re eligible for a grant to help you.

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Shipwrecked Mariners' Society

Grant funding contribution towards long term bi-annual grant payments to 121 regular beneficiaries who are retired mariners (or those unable to work) and living on a low income

Amount awarded: £75,000

The Not Forgotten Association

Funding is sought to conduct a comprehensive governance review and provide training for Trustees and staff at The Not Forgotten Association (NFA), with the aim of enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of their mission.

Amount awarded: £5,000

Nautilus Welfare Fund

First year of two years' multi-year funding for four caseworkers based in Hull, Cardiff & Bristol, Tyne & Wear and Southampton, providing essential support to retired merchant navy seafarers and their families to access benefits, grants, and other vital services.

Amount awarded: £156,876

The Nautical Institute

Funding to produce a “Thrive in Fishing” strategic report promoting fishing as a rewarding and skilled profession. The paper will enhance and raise fisher self-esteem and support local fishing communities.

Amount awarded: £30,000

The Nautical Institute

Funding to establish a bursary scheme for seafarers from low GDP countries to attend the Nautical Institute’s Leadership & Management training courses which are aimed at addressing toxic leadership within the maritime industry.

Amount awarded: £30,000

The Mission To Seafarers

Funding for the salary of a Port Development Manager for a second year, expanding welfare provision in ports worldwide, particularly in the UK, Europe, Africa, the Middle East & Asia.

Amount awarded: £35,000

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We're committed to transparency

The Seafarers’ Charity is committed to transparency and we work with 360Giving to publish information about our grants. See our Publisher profile on 360Giving, where you will be able to download grants awarded since 2017.

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