Sailors' Society
Also known as: British and International Sailors' Society, British Sailors' Society at Home and Abroad Incorporated, B I S S, British Sailors' Society, Bss
We provide international welfare support for seafarers. Our charitable objectives are:Advancement of the Christian religion (through chaplaincy)EducationRelief of poverty and distress
Activities & Mission
We provide international welfare support for seafarers. Our charitable objectives are:Advancement of the Christian religion (through chaplaincy)EducationRelief of poverty and distress
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.
Show all 18 areas of operation Hide areas of operation
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 25% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,557,000 | £1,698,000 | £1,257,000 | £3,708,000 | £1,928,000 | 18 / 70 |
| 2023 | £2,253,000 | £2,062,000 | £1,548,000 | £3,703,000 | £2,142,000 | 31 / 152 |
| 2022 | £1,389,000 | £2,489,000 | £2,008,000 | £3,406,000 | £1,952,000 | 57 / 194 |
| 2021 | £1,850,000 | £2,971,000 | £2,105,000 | £4,790,000 | £3,428,000 | 71 / 294 |
| 2020 | £2,353,000 | £4,493,000 | £3,652,000 | £5,710,000 | £3,100,000 | 127 / 500 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sailors' Society
What does Sailors' Society do?
We provide international welfare support for seafarers. Our charitable objectives are:Advancement of the Christian religion (through chaplaincy)EducationRelief of poverty and distress
How much income did Sailors' Society report in 2024?
Sailors' Society reported total income of £1.56m and reported expenditure of £1.70m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sailors' Society?
Sailors' Society has a program ratio of 80.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sailors' Society registered as a charity?
Sailors' Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 1964 as charity number 237778. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Sailors' Society?
Sailors' Society is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr PETER MICHAEL SWIFT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sailors' Society operate?
Sailors' Society operates across 18 areas, including Australia, Belgium, Brazil and 15 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Sailors' Society a registered charity?
Yes — Sailors' Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 237778.
Details
74 St. Annes Road
SOUTHAMPTON
SO19 9FF
Registry Information
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 profilesOther notable Housing charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- British and International Sailors' Society
- British Sailors' Society at Home and Abroad Incorporated
- B I S S
- British Sailors' Society
- Bss
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated