Seafarers UK (king George's Fund For Sailors)
Also known as: King George's Fund for Sailors, Seafarers UK, The Seafarers' Charity
Seafarers UK is a charity that helps people in the maritime community, by providing vital funding to support seafarers in need and their families and to those in education or training who are preparing to work or serve at Sea. We do this by giving money to organisations and projects that make a real difference to people's lives.
Activities & Mission
Seafarers UK is a charity that helps people in the maritime community, by providing vital funding to support seafarers in need and their families and to those in education or training who are preparing to work or serve at Sea. We do this by giving money to organisations and projects that make a real difference to people's lives.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Officers' Association Permanent Endowment Fund (organisation 4050975)
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — The Cordon Charity (organisation 5126856)
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — The Plymouth Merchant Navy Monument (organisation 5081390)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,944,000 | £5,376,000 | £4,292,000 | £35,733,000 | £31,849,000 | 23 / 1 |
| 2024 | £1,769,000 | £4,701,000 | £3,683,000 | £37,270,000 | £1,175,000 | 20 / 1 |
| 2023 | £2,767,000 | £4,299,000 | £3,046,000 | £38,438,000 | £29,908,000 | 19 / 1 |
| 2022 | £2,293,000 | £5,070,000 | £3,607,000 | £38,436,000 | £29,729,000 | 23 / 1 |
| 2021 | £2,939,000 | £5,388,000 | £4,115,000 | £44,336,000 | £34,434,000 | 23 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Seafarers UK (king George's Fund For Sailors)
What does Seafarers UK (king George's Fund For Sailors) do?
Seafarers UK is a charity that helps people in the maritime community, by providing vital funding to support seafarers in need and their families and to those in education or training who are preparing to work or serve at Sea. We do this by giving money to organisations and projects that make a real difference to people's lives.
How much income did Seafarers UK (king George's Fund For Sailors) report in 2025?
Seafarers UK (king George's Fund For Sailors) reported total income of £3.94m and reported expenditure of £5.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Seafarers UK (king George's Fund For Sailors)?
Seafarers UK (king George's Fund For Sailors) has a program ratio of 108.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Seafarers UK (king George's Fund For Sailors) registered as a charity?
Seafarers UK (king George's Fund For Sailors) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 1969 as charity number 226446. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs Seafarers UK (king George's Fund For Sailors)?
Seafarers UK (king George's Fund For Sailors) is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Gerard Butterworth. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Seafarers UK (king George's Fund For Sailors) operate?
Seafarers UK (king George's Fund For Sailors) operates across 71 areas, including Anguilla, Antigua And Barbuda, Australia and 68 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Seafarers UK (king George's Fund For Sailors) a registered charity?
Yes — Seafarers UK (king George's Fund For Sailors) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 226446.
Details
7-8 Hatherley Street
LONDON
SW1P 2QT
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Also Known As
- King George's Fund for Sailors
- Seafarers UK
- The Seafarers' Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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