Stella Maris
Also known as: Apostleship of the Sea
Stella Maris (formerly known as the Apostleship of the Sea) provides practical, pastoral and spiritual support to seafarers, fishers and their families through a network of port chaplains & volunteers. We visit ships directly & work in seafarers' centres. Main needs are: spiritual support; communication with family; transport; port information; news; clothing; help during crisis.
Activities & Mission
Stella Maris (formerly known as the Apostleship of the Sea) provides practical, pastoral and spiritual support to seafarers, fishers and their families through a network of port chaplains & volunteers. We visit ships directly & work in seafarers' centres. Main needs are: spiritual support; communication with family; transport; port information; news; clothing; help during crisis.
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 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £2,603,585 | £2,684,982 | £2,147,428 | £5,699,843 | £5,699,843 | 36 / 110 |
| 2023 | £2,654,965 | £2,317,152 | £1,841,660 | £5,270,403 | £5,054,956 | 37 / 85 |
| 2022 | £2,410,254 | £2,712,878 | £2,160,979 | £4,494,132 | £4,494,132 | 37 / 79 |
| 2021 | £2,130,169 | £2,577,615 | £2,047,887 | £5,306,509 | £5,084,175 | 37 / 100 |
| 2020 | £1,762,363 | £2,039,161 | £1,614,869 | £5,174,977 | £4,992,420 | 33 / 100 |
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Frequently asked questions about Stella Maris
What does Stella Maris do?
Stella Maris (formerly known as the Apostleship of the Sea) provides practical, pastoral and spiritual support to seafarers, fishers and their families through a network of port chaplains & volunteers. We visit ships directly & work in seafarers' centres. Main needs are: spiritual support; communication with family; transport; port information; news; clothing; help during crisis.
How much income did Stella Maris report in 2024?
Stella Maris reported total income of £2.60m and reported expenditure of £2.68m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Stella Maris?
Stella Maris has a program ratio of 82.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Stella Maris registered as a charity?
Stella Maris was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 1998 as charity number 1069833. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Stella Maris?
Stella Maris is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Stella Maris operate?
Stella Maris operates across 4 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland, South Africa and England And Wales.
Is Stella Maris a registered charity?
Yes — Stella Maris is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1069833.
Details
39 Eccleston Square
LONDON
SW1V 1BX
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Also Known As
- Apostleship of the Sea
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated