

Publications
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Maritime charities launch training fund for seafarers facing redundancy due to COVID-19
The Maritime Charities Group (MCG), together with MCG members the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) and Trinity House, has joined forces with the Marine Society to launch a bursary fund for seafarer training aimed at those facing redundancy as a direct result of COVID-19.
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Charities urge shipping companies to adopt best practice standard for mental health awareness training
In time for World Mental Health Day, the Maritime Charities Group and the Merchant Navy Training Board call on shipping companies and training providers to make sure their training meets the standards set out in this good practice guide.
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Maritime Charities Group Submission to The Review of the Role of Civil Society
The Maritime Charities Group has responded to a review of the role of charities in the recovery from COVID-19 which is being conducted by Danny Kruger MP at the request of the Prime Minister. Read more
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Maritime charities launch mental health awareness and wellbeing training standard
The Maritime Charities Group, a coalition of 10 major maritime charities, has joined forces with the Merchant Navy Training Board to publish a good practice guide to designing a training course for seafarers on mental health and wellbeing awareness.
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Maritime Charities Group Funding Principles
MCG members wish to ensure that their grant making processes and grants are fair, transparent and effective. To achieve this we have developed a framework of funding principles which will guide and inform our grant making and our ongoing relationships with those we fund.
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MCG Briefing April 30 Charities & COVID-19
The maritime charity welfare sector has stepped up to support seafaring key workers during COVID-19 crisis with an extra £3M for seafarers and their families. Members of the Maritime Charities Group are digging deep and some are raiding their reserves to ensure that seafarers are supported during the crisis. This document outlines MCG member support available so far.
