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Dear Supporter
Welcome to the August edition of our Seapost e-newsletter.
With just a few weeks to go until our Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day campaign, which honours and remembers the sacrifices of our Merchant Navy seafarers who keep our nation supplied, please see how you can get involved on 3 September.
In this newsletter, we are also delighted to announce that The Seafarers’ Charity became the latest organisation to join the Diversity in Maritime Charter, share the winners of our #SafetyDrillTime competition and much more.
Finally, we have a few charity places remaining for this year’s London Marathon. We'd love you to join our team and help us raise the much-needed funds to support our work. Registrations close on Monday 22 August.
Best wishes,
Luca Selvaggio
Editor
Merchant Navy Day 2022
Following the difficulties endured by many seafaring veterans, working-age seafarers, and their dependants throughout the past several years, we must reach those UK Merchant Navy veterans and seafarers who need our help, and we need your support to help us raise vital funds to do that.
This Merchant Navy Day, 3 September, please Fly the Red Ensign to honour and remember the sacrifices of the, often forgotten and invisible, but very hard-working, Merchant Navy seafarers.
The Seafarers’ Charity joins the Diversity in Maritime Charter programme
Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, has welcomed The Seafarers’ Charity as the latest organisation to join the Diversity in Maritime Charter.
Photo from London Pride 2022.
Welfare survey on Ukraine conflict reveals priorities for seafarers
100 organisations from across the maritime and welfare sectors recently participated in the Seafarers International Relief Fund survey, looking into the welfare priorities of seafarers affected by the crisis in Ukraine. Read about the findings and the next steps.
London Marathon 2022
We have a small number of charity places available for this year's London Marathon!
Secure your place today with #TeamSeafarersKGFS and raise funds to help seafarers and their families in need. The deadline for registrations is Monday 22 August.
Congratulations to our 24 Peaks Challenge 2022 participants!
In July, after a 2-year break, we were excited to return to the Lake District for our flagship 24 Peaks Challenge.
Teams from across the maritime sector hiked 24 peaks in 24 hours, fundraising for our Charity.
Visit our website to learn more how you can make a donation to support your team and get in touch if you’d like to join us in 2023.
The King George’s Fund for Sailors (KGFS) Club
We’re delighted to launch our new KGFS Club. Becoming a member gives you the chance to support The Seafarers’ Charity, ensure the provision of essential services for seafarers in need and their families, and to keep in touch with the Charity through regular reports and special events.
Meet the #SafetyDrillTime Competition Winners
A competition launched by The Seafarers’ Charity to mark Maritime Safety Week (4-8 July), invited everyone who works at sea to practice and improve their crew muster safety drill.
Seafarers Group Calls
Age UK's Seafarers Group Calls is a service for older people, who share a maritime background and is proudly funded by The Seafarers’ Charity.
The calls are a chance to share experiences, memories, and make new connections in a safe space.
