The Seafarers' Charity

The Seafarers' Charity is a non-governmental organisation which supports seafarers and their families around the world through grants to maritime welfare organisations.

It was established in the UK in 1917 as The King George’s Fund for Sailors, to support the families of seafarers lost at sea during the First World War. Today The Seafarers' Charity raises money and awards grants to a range of delivery partners addressing the challenges of modern seafaring life.

The charity supports, through fundraising and grant making, projects aimed at anyone who makes a living at sea, including seafarers in the Merchant Navy, Fishing Fleets, and Royal Navy.

In 2025 it awarded £2.7m in grants to support more than 50 maritime welfare projects.

The Seafarers’ Charity is also an active advocate for seafarer wellbeing and has select observer status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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