Seafarers Hospital Society
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- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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seahospital.org.ukAbout Seafarers Hospital Society
The Seafarers Hospital Society, established in 1821, is one of the UK's oldest maritime charities. Originally founded as the Seamen's Hospital Society, it has a long history of providing health and welfare support to seafarers, fishermen, and their dependants. The Society's mission is to relieve sickness, misfortune, and age-related needs among those who have served at sea. They fund practical, direct assistance and work in partnership with other maritime organisations to maximise their impact. Their historic roots and direct, practical support set them apart from broader funders.
What Seafarers Hospital Society funds
The Society supports seafarers of any nationality who are based in the United Kingdom. They offer grants for household items, help with priority debts, essential household maintenance, disability aids, urgent short-term living expenses, respite breaks, clothing, and funeral expenses. They also have a Neurodiversity Grant Scheme to help seafarers access assessments for ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other specific learning differences. Grants to institutions support maritime organisations that care for seafarers.
Who can apply
The Society supports seafarers of any nationality who are based in the United Kingdom. They also fund registered charities and other maritime organisations that care for seafarers. Applications are welcomed from both individuals and organisations, with a focus on those connected to the maritime community.
What Seafarers Hospital Society doesn't fund
The Society does not fund capital projects, core costs, or non-maritime causes. Their remit is hyper-focused on the maritime community, so they only support work directly related to seafaring needs.
How they like to fund
The Society provides grants for practical, direct assistance. They work in partnership with other maritime organisations to maximise their impact. Unsolicited applications are welcomed, and they deal with all applications promptly, prioritising urgent cases.
How much does Seafarers Hospital Society give?
Seafarers Hospital Society runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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How to apply to Seafarers Hospital Society
Seafarers Hospital Society takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Seafarers Hospital Society's application asks
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“Please summarise the assistance required.”
“Type of assistance Cost £ Contribution from client and family members”
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Seafarers Hospital Society provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Seafarers Hospital Society directly for current funding levels.
Where does Seafarers Hospital Society fund charities?
Seafarers Hospital Society funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Seafarers Hospital Society accept unsolicited applications?
Seafarers Hospital Society accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Seafarers Hospital Society?
Seafarers Hospital Society takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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