End of Financial Year Appeal | The Mission to Seafarers

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

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.

Corporate Support

Learn how your business or organisation can make a impact

Corporate programmes

Corporate Campaigns

Training programmes

Make meaningful and impacts on the lives of people around the world

Trust & foundations

Multiple issues effect Seafarers everyday, learn how we help tackle them

Support Us

Discover ways you as an individual can support us and the 1000's of seafa...

Sea Sunday

Learn more about the staff that make change happen

Celebrating seafarers

Learn more about the staff that make change happen

Christmas Shop

Appeals

Donate £15 Can provide a SIM card and airtime for a seafarer to call home

Donate £50 Can cover transport for 10 seafarers from ship to shore services

Donate £100 Can fund emergency care or advocacy for a seafarer in distress

Help to keep HOPE alive for Seafarers worldwide

A donation from you today can save the life of a seafarer, the people we rely on every day to transport over 90% of the world’s goods and fuels.

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How will your donation help?

Collectively there are an estimated 1.89m seafarers across the world operating on 74,000 ships. These men and women of all nationalities, spend up to nine months at sea, far from families, friends and loved ones.

With a history dating back to 1836, The Mission to Seafarers supports the men and women working at sea when they need us most, as they experience loneliness and mental health issues, combined with limited access to internet onboard ships. We have over 200+ ports in 50 countries, operating day and night, 365 days a year.

Please consider supporting our Lent Appeal and be part of the gift to seafarers this year. Make your own individual donation or your corporate donation today and be part of the Mission community making seafarers’ lives better.

Other ways to give...

Engage as a corporate supporter Give on an annual basis Volunteering Remember us in your will Make a single donation

We're making a huge difference

51,013

seafarers used our transport services across over 200+ ports worldwide

180

suicide alert helpers have been trained by our teams

85,241

seafarers and family members have access to financial and wellbeing training

4,978

seafarer welfare cases have been supported by The Mission

Latest updates from
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Latest News 8th May 2025

Press Release: Aging vessels push crew to the limit as Seafarers Happiness Index hits 10-year milestone

Q1 survey shows stabilisation of crew satisfaction, though problems persist such...

IMO Team Bike Ride 2025

Once again this year, a team of IMO delegates and Secretariat staff will conduct a 100K cycle ride around Richmond Park The aim of this bike ride is to support seafarers' welfar...

Flying Angel Campaign 2023

We invite your company to support seafarers’ welfare by donating to our 2023 Campaign. Donations of any size are welcome. To find out how you can support our vital services please read or download the campaign brochure.

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Flying Angel News - February 2023

The Mission to Seafarers’ free printed magazine. It is a great way to find out about our work, with regular feature showcasing what we are doing to help Seafarers all over the world.

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End of Financial Year Appeal

Thank you so much for your very kind and generous support over the past financial year. There is no doubt that through your genero...

Twitter 1 year ago

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