Working at sea can have an effect on couple and family relationships: financial pressures caused by unpredictable income; the physical hazards of working at sea; time spent away from loved ones and not being at home for birthdays and anniversaries.

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The Seafarers’ Charity announces the appointment of two new trustees

March 16, 2021

The Seafarers’ Charity has announced the appointment of two additional Trustees to the Charity’s General Council: Nusrat Ghani, Member of Parliament and Rear Admiral Iain Lower MA, AFNI.

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Seafarers UK embarks on a new voyage as The Seafarers’ Charity

March 15, 2021

On the release of its new strategy in March 2021, Seafarers UK announced that its working name will now be ‘The Seafarers’ Charity’ and will reference its heritage by using ‘King George’s Fund for Sailors’ within its brand.

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The Seafarers' Charity (King George's Fund for Sailors) is a Registered Charity, no. 226446 in England and Wales, incorporated under Royal Charter. Registered in Scotland, no. SC038191. Registered Office: 8 Hatherley Street, London SW1P 2QT.

Patron: His Majesty The King President: HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KG GCVO Chairman of the General Council: Paul Butterworth AFNI Chief Executive: Deborah Layde.

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