Skip to main content Skip to navigation

International Seafarers' Welfare And Assistance Network

Also known as: International Committee on Seafarers' Welfare, Icsw

ISWAN is an international NGO set up to promote seafarers welfare and related issues and the application of therelevant sections of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. From 1st April 2013 it is also responsible for the SeafarerHelp 24/7 helpline formerly operated by The Internattional Seafarers Assistance Network.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

ISWAN is an international NGO set up to promote seafarers welfare and related issues and the application of therelevant sections of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. From 1st April 2013 it is also responsible for the SeafarerHelp 24/7 helpline formerly operated by The Internattional Seafarers Assistance Network.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,294,677
Latest Expenditure
£1,388,797

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 65.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £28,821
Charitable Activities £334,928
Other Trading £299,974
Investments £22,733
Other Income £608,221

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £905,798
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £623,132
Other Expenditure £482,999

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,294,677
£1,388,797£905,798£657,996£532,36217 / 0
2024
£1,374,499
£1,371,432£1,271,316£752,116£548,39117 / 3
2023
£1,348,542
£1,407,074£1,407,074£713,605£354,34815 / 0
2022
£1,297,300
£1,150,452£1,051,716£772,137£404,74915 / 1
2021
£1,154,529
£1,095,244£1,029,607£625,289£393,12215 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about International Seafarers' Welfare And Assistance Network

What does International Seafarers' Welfare And Assistance Network do?

ISWAN is an international NGO set up to promote seafarers welfare and related issues and the application of therelevant sections of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. From 1st April 2013 it is also responsible for the SeafarerHelp 24/7 helpline formerly operated by The Internattional Seafarers Assistance Network.

How much income did International Seafarers' Welfare And Assistance Network report in 2025?

International Seafarers' Welfare And Assistance Network reported total income of £1.29m and reported expenditure of £1.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was International Seafarers' Welfare And Assistance Network registered as a charity?

International Seafarers' Welfare And Assistance Network was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 March 2004 as charity number 1102946. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs International Seafarers' Welfare And Assistance Network?

International Seafarers' Welfare And Assistance Network is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does International Seafarers' Welfare And Assistance Network operate?

International Seafarers' Welfare And Assistance Network operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is International Seafarers' Welfare And Assistance Network a registered charity?

Yes — International Seafarers' Welfare And Assistance Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102946.

Details

Address
ISWAN
4th Floor
Silverstream House
45 Fitzroy Street
Fitzrovia
London
Registration Date
30 March 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4000781
Charity Number
1102946

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles

Trustees

Ashley Cooper
Charles Boyle
Connie Roozen
Deepak Shetty
Dr Jason Zuidema
Frederick Kenney Jr
Jillian Carson-Jackson
Karen Waltham
Mike Esplago
RENE ANDERSEN
Sadie Saunders
SUE Henney

Also Known As

  • International Committee on Seafarers' Welfare
  • Icsw

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
Report a data issue