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A collection of free resources to help you raise funds and share the work we do
About our charity
The Mission to Seafarers provides help to the 1.89 million people who face danger every day to keep our global economy afloat.
What is a seafarer
Support for anyone working in the seafaring industry
Our impact
Providing help for seafarers in over 200 ports around the world.
Our issues
Multiple issues effect Seafarers everyday, learn how we help
Our people
Learn more about the staff that make change happen
Careers
Impacts on the lives of people across the world
Publications
Explore our latest publications, reports, and stories showcasing the impact of our work.
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About our charity
The Mission to Seafarers provides help to the 1.89 million people who face danger every day to keep our global economy afloat.
What is a seafarer
Support for anyone working in the seafaring industry
Our impact
Providing help for seafarers in over 200 ports around the world.
Our issues
Multiple issues effect Seafarers everyday, learn how we help
Our people
Learn more about the staff that make change happen
Careers
Impacts on the lives of people across the world
Publications
Explore our latest publications, reports, and stories showcasing the impact of our work.
Where can I get help?
We are here for you 24/7
Download our app
The first digital seafarers’ centre in your pocket.
Find a port
We’re located in over 200 ports in 50 different countries
Family network
Learn more about the community we’re building for seafarers’ families
The Sea
The latest maritime news and safety information for seafarers.
WeCare
An initiative designed to improve the mental health and wellbeing of seafarers
Training
We have a range of e-learning for seafarers and their families
Seafarers happiness index
A platform for seafarers to share their views and be a catalyst for change
Contact our Chaplaincy team
Support for anyone working in the seafaring industry
Back
Where can I get help?
We are here for you 24/7
Download our app
The first digital seafarers’ centre in your pocket
Find a port
We’re located in over 200 ports in 50 different countries
Family network
Learn more about the community we’re building for seafarers’ families
The Sea
The latest maritime news and safety information for seafarers.
WeCare
An initiative designed to improve the mental health and wellbeing of seafarers
Training
We have a range of e-learning for seafarers and their families
Seafarers happiness index
A platform for seafarers to share their views and be a catalyst for change
Contact our Chaplaincy team
Support for anyone working in the seafaring industry
Make a donation
With your help we can be there for everyone that needs us
Events
Learn more about our global programme of events
Legacy and in memory
Support us with a legacy gift, or give in memory of someone special.
Resources
A collection of free resources to help you raise funds and share the work we do
Fundraising
Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries
Volunteering
Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries
School resources
Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries
Knitting
The Mission is on call providing help for seafarers in over 200 ports around the world.
Back
Make a donation
With your help we can be there for everyone that needs us
Events
Learn more about our global programme of events
Legacy and in memory
Support us with a legacy gift, or give in memory of someone special.
Resources
A collection of free resources to help you raise funds and share the work we do
Fundraising
Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries
Volunteering
Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries
School resources
Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries
Knitting
The Mission is on call providing help for seafarers in over 200 ports around the world.
Yes, Father Christmas does his bit of course but not all the gifts under your Christmas tree arrive in sacks on a sleigh! The remote-control cars, mobile phones and fluffy slippers mostly travel thousands of miles in containers onboard cargo ships in all kinds of weather.
The lead up to Christmas is undoubtedly the busiest in the shipping calendar. But while seafarers are transporting our gifts – who helps them do their shopping? Well, for one seafarer, it was you! With your help, we welcomed 673,000 seafarers into our port centres across the world last year. That’s an impressive number. What’s even more impressive are the relationships we build with those men and women.
One seafarer we’ve got to know is Felix. Felix regularly travels through the port of Fowey, in Cornwall. Back in August, he told us just how tough being at sea can be, especially for 11 months at a time. Felix had missed birthdays, anniversaries and feared his five-year-old daughter, Emily, would forget him.
As he prepared to return home to Ghana, Felix wanted to buy Emily a really special gift. He’d seen a princess guitar he knew she’d love. Despite the fact that Felix transports goods across the globe for a living – he had no idea how to get the guitar for his daughter in time.
This was where The Mission to Seafarers stepped in. Our chaplain in Fowey, Evette Hall, posted a request to the wider Mission family. Within half an hour, someone had purchased the guitar for Felix. By the time he dropped in to say goodbye to Evette, the guitar was ready and waiting for him. Felix was overwhelmed by the generosity. When he delivered the guitar to his own little princess – Felix knew it came with love from his extended Mission to Seafarers’ family.
Small acts of kindness like this demonstrate the commitment of our global team. They really do go the extra mile to support seafarers across the world. Sometimes that means delivering gifts, giving out phone cards or praying for crews. It also means we’re there to support seafarers in the really tough times as well.
If you would like to support the work we do, please click on the button below to donate to this appeal.
DonateIf you are a seafarer looking for help, then please contact your nearest chaplain or read our support pages.
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