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.
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London Marathon 08 a huge success for Seafarers
Congratulations and a huge thank you to everyone who ran the London Marathon in aid of Seafarers UK this year.
In total 33 runners ran on behalf of the charity, a fantastic figure that should lead to some vital funds being raised to help seafarers and there families in the UK.
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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.
Aimed at raising awareness of the ‘forgotten’ plight of the UK’s seafarers, including fishermen, Royal Navy, Merchant Navy, Royal Marines and their families, the two-year campaign will underpin Seafarers UK’s fundraising activities for the next two years.
The Seafarers Midsummer Night Gala
Enjoy tempting drinks, magical summer music, and a sumptuous dinner,
plus a private view of "For Your Eyes Only"
the first major exhibition devoted to the life and work of Ian Fleming.
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Gales ‘Seafarers Ale’ proves huge success for charity
Back in September, Fuller Smith & Turner P.L.C. (Fuller’s), London’s traditional family brewer, and Seafarers UK joined forces to create Gales Seafarers Ale as part of its Autumn Beer Festival.
During the course of the festival, 78,336 pints of the ale were sold in Fuller’s pubs throughout the UK along with several independent pubs, making the beer a huge success.
To find out how much money was raised for Seafarers UK please click here
Almost £3million given in grants by Seafarers UK last year
Between 2005 and 2006 Seafarers UK gave grants totalling almost £3 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