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Real-life impact
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A cruise ship head waiter repatriated home following a protracted stranding in London
Izad’s story hallmarks the enormous difficulties that Coronavirus has brought to seafarers throughout the world. After being stranded in London for over 6 months, Izad has been finally repatriated home.
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A lifeline to seafarers stranded on-board
An emergency grant of £29,500 was awarded to the Queens Victoria Seamen’s Rest (QVSR) to support their Seafarers’ Centre in Tilbury, providing essential frontline support to seafarers arriving at this busy port.
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Care home support during the COVID-19 pandemic
£40,000 in funding was awarded to Queen Victoria Seamen's Rest (QVSR) to support their frontline service accommodating retired and ex-servicemen between 60 and 90 years old, many of whom have underlying health conditions.
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Enabling digital service delivery during the COVID-19 crisis
£38,000 was awarded to Mission to Seafarers to enable the provision of digital welfare support and services for seafarers and their families wishing to speak to a chaplain during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fisherman born, fisherman bred
Fishermen’s Centre in Troon, Scotland, developed with the assistance of Seafarers UK, provides support and resources to local fishermen.
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Grants to support Royal Marines suffering with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
After leaving the Royal Marines Keith suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of his military experiences. Read his story...
