Seafarers UK aims to unite the maritime charity sector to address the specific needs of seafarers and their families. Seafarers UK is able to use its experience of working with the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy and fishing fleets to raise money and distribute it where it is needed. As an umbrella Seafarers UK can lead the sector in maximising the effectiveness of its fundraising activities. Over the last ten years Seafarers UK has granted £28 million and our work continues with particular emphasis on:
Elderly Seafarers
ensuring they can live a dignified and poverty-free life, with access to health care and domestic assistance. Dependents & Families – helping them to maintain a reasonable quality of life including accommodation, clothing and education.
Serving Seafarers
ensuring they have access to reasonable shore facilities including transport and communication with their families.
Maritime Trainees
providing financial assistance to those from underprivileged backgrounds who wish to train for a seagoing career e.g. Sea Cadets
In addition to the above, our long term aim is to maximise efficiency and promote best practice across the sector as a whole.