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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
For One Night Only
A splendid evening was had by all at the exclusive Seafarers’ Midsummer Night Gala on 24 June. And, thanks to the generous support of all our guests and corporate supporters, the money raised on the night exceeded all expectations.
Fairplay Cup 2008
Seafarers UK took part in the Lloyd’s Register Fairplay Cup on 19 June, an annual sailing event aimed at getting representatives of the different sectors of the Shipping Industry together.
Seafarers UK’s call to pledge support for our ‘forgotten’ heroes
As the number of British troops killed in Afghanistan reaches 100, and following Seafarers UK’s NOP recent poll results which show overwhelming support for the work of Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel, the charity is calling for the public to pledge their support for our ‘Naval Heroes’.
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
Corporate teams conquer Great Island
Businesses from the shipping and defence industries enjoyed glorious sunshine this weekend as they took part in the Great Island Challenge on behalf of the leading maritime charity Seafarers UK on the Isle of Wight.
Support Seafarers UK in the Great British Duck Race
Seafarers UK launches 2 Million Reasons fundraising campaign
Seafarers UK, the leading charity for the maritime community, has launched its biggest ever fundraising campaign, 2 Million Reasons.
Almost £3million given in grants by Seafarers UK last year
Between 2006 and 2007 Seafarers UK gave grants totalling over £3.5 million, which is nearly £700,000 more than last year. 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