The I T F Seafarers Trust
Provide or assist in providing for the welfare of maritime workers of all nations, and assisting them and their dependents in conditions of sickness, hardship and distress
Activities & Mission
Provide or assist in providing for the welfare of maritime workers of all nations, and assisting them and their dependents in conditions of sickness, hardship and distress
Grants
The I T F Seafarers Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £4,875,892
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, amateur sport, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and recreation
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 298). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £851,781 | £5,921,587 | £5,866,033 | £29,162,278 | £29,162,278 | 5 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,546,824 | £5,945,904 | £5,889,376 | £32,865,240 | £6,850,426 | 5 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,939,500 | £4,958,094 | £4,900,777 | £35,036,419 | £10,553,470 | 5 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,540,141 | £6,197,722 | £6,138,626 | £35,367,748 | £12,578,094 | 5 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,263,859 | £5,629,898 | £5,570,527 | £44,332,337 | £19,022,361 | 4 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The I T F Seafarers Trust
What does The I T F Seafarers Trust do?
Provide or assist in providing for the welfare of maritime workers of all nations, and assisting them and their dependents in conditions of sickness, hardship and distress
How much income did The I T F Seafarers Trust report in 2025?
The I T F Seafarers Trust reported total income of £852k and reported expenditure of £5.92m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The I T F Seafarers Trust?
The I T F Seafarers Trust has a program ratio of 688.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 298 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The I T F Seafarers Trust registered as a charity?
The I T F Seafarers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 1981 as charity number 281936. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs The I T F Seafarers Trust?
The I T F Seafarers Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVE HEINDEL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The I T F Seafarers Trust operate?
The I T F Seafarers Trust operates across 269 areas, including Abu Dhabi, Afghanistan, Ajman and 266 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The I T F Seafarers Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The I T F Seafarers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 281936.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated