The Seafarers' Charity

The Seafarers' Charity

The Seafarers' Charity (Seafarers UK, formerly King George's Fund for Sailors) is the leading grant-making charity that was established in 1917 as The King George’s Fund for Sailors, to support the families of seafarers lost at sea during World War One, The Seafarers' Charity today supports seafarers throughout their seafaring careers and beyond. The charity supports organisations and projects that make a real difference to people's lives across the Merchant Navy, Fishing Fleets, Royal Navy and Royal Marines.

In 2023, The Seafarers' Charity awarded £2.4m in grants to support 50 maritime welfare charities.