April 2024

Dear Supporter,

Welcome to the April edition of Seapost, The Seafarers' Charity's e-newsletter! We're excited to share our latest updates with you.

In this edition, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our loyal supporters for their indispensable dedication to seafarers and their families, particularly in these challenging times. If you haven't donated to our Spring Appeal yet, this is your chance to make a difference. And to those who have, thank you deeply for the invaluable lifeline you provide to those navigating the seas.

Next, we'd like to wish good luck to all of our London Marathon 2024 runners as they gear up for the iconic event on Sunday 21 April, all in support of The Seafarers' Charity. 

We also invite you to join us in honouring those who tragically lost their lives while fishing in the UK on the new National Fishing Remembrance Day on Sunday 12 May 2024.

As we approach the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings, we take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by our seafaring veterans and our unwavering support for them and their families.

In celebration of International Women's Day, we shared some inspiring highlights from our Women Trustees in our blog.

We're also changing tack on Yacht Crew Welfare through our partnership project with The Mission to Seafarers and UK Sailing Academy, establishing a Welfare Hub for superyacht crew in Antibes, France.

Lastly, we invite you or anyone you think might be interested in joining our 24 Peaks Challenge on 6-7 July to elevate your impact and support our mission of improving seafarers' lives.

We sincerely appreciate your unwavering support and hope you enjoy reading this edition of Seapost.

Best wishes,

Luca Selvaggio
Editor

Nurturing Health and Wellbeing for our Seafaring Heroes - Your Support Matters

It's thanks to our loyal supporters that we've been able to accomplish so much for seafarers and their families in times of need. In 2023, our loyal supporters' donations helped us to:

• Award 67 grants
• Support 50 organisations
• Award £2.4m in total funding

Seafarers work 24/7/365 and are vital to our nation, yet they remain out of sight to many people. Their needs are very real, and becoming more desperate as the cost-of-living crisis worsens. The strain of financial worries is having a profound impact on the mental and physical health of many seafaring families.

To continue this impactful work, we need your support more than ever. Only with your help, The Seafarers’ Charity is able to stand as a beacon of hope in these desperate times for all who navigate the seas for our collective benefit. Your donation is not just a financial contribution; it is a lifeline for many seafaring families and will make a big difference.

GOOD LUCK to our London Marathon 2024 runners!

The countdown is on! On Sunday 21 April, our runners will participate in the 2024 London Marathon to raise funds for The Seafarers' Charity. This iconic event attracts runners from all over the world, and it's inspiring to see these individuals commit to making a difference in the lives of seafarers and their families.

For these runners, the London Marathon is more than just a physical challenge, but also an opportunity to make a real difference to seafarers at times of need. We encourage everyone to show their support for the incredible #TeamSeafarersKGFS runners.

Join us in honouring lives lost at sea on the new National Fishing Remembrance Day

The new National Fishing Remembrance Day will take place on Sunday 12 May 2024 with a programme of local events at fishing ports and memorials around the country. This day is an opportunity for you to commemorate all those who have tragically lost their lives while fishing in the UK.

We are seeking producer organisations, community groups and anyone else with a commitment to the fishing industry, past and present, to get involved and show your support if you can.