The Seafarers Charity

Founded in 1917, The Seafarers Charity is a charity based in London, United Kingdom working on health, mental health, poverty & hunger.

The Seafarers Charity, originally the King Georges Fund for Sailors (set up in 1917), supports seafarers and their families in the UK and across the Commonwealth. It makes grants to maritime welfare charities and delivery partners, funds research and advocacy, and runs or manages targeted funds such as the International Fund for Fishing Safety. Its work covers financial resilience, health and well-being, better working lives, safety and social justice for those who work or have worked at sea. It also provides a confidential advice and information line for seafarers and emergency support during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine. The charity is governed by a General Council under its Royal Charter and is registered in England and Wales and in Scotland.