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The Mission To Seafarers

Also known as: The Mission to Seafarers Limited

The Mission to Seafarers, a charity and part of the Anglican church, is represented in over 200 ports around the world offering emergency assistance, practical support and a friendly welcome to crews. Whether caring for victims of piracy or providing a lifeline to those stranded in foreign ports, we are there for the globe's 1.5 million merchant seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs.

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Activities & Mission

The Mission to Seafarers, a charity and part of the Anglican church, is represented in over 200 ports around the world offering emergency assistance, practical support and a friendly welcome to crews. Whether caring for victims of piracy or providing a lifeline to those stranded in foreign ports, we are there for the globe's 1.5 million merchant seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs.

Grants

The Mission To Seafarers makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£1,444,000
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
religious activities, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and other charitable purposes

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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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 24 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,768,000
Latest Expenditure
£7,504,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 79.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 21.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,625,000
Charitable Activities £182,000
Other Trading £834,000
Investments £1,071,000
Other Income £56,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,955,000
Raising Funds £1,549,000
Governance £89,000
Grants to Institutions £1,444,000
Other Expenditure £0

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
£6,768,000
£7,504,000£5,955,000£39,977,000£39,211,00067 / 157
2024
£5,763,000
£6,623,000£5,468,000£41,817,000£41,044,00063 / 155
2023
£5,790,000
£5,837,000£4,701,000£42,030,000£41,389,00063 / 155
2022
£4,945,000
£5,697,000£4,780,000£39,690,000£38,857,00057 / 400
2021
£8,607,000
£5,057,000£4,255,000£43,856,000£42,934,00053 / 400

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Mission To Seafarers

What does The Mission To Seafarers do?

The Mission to Seafarers, a charity and part of the Anglican church, is represented in over 200 ports around the world offering emergency assistance, practical support and a friendly welcome to crews. Whether caring for victims of piracy or providing a lifeline to those stranded in foreign ports, we are there for the globe's 1.5 million merchant seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs.

How much income did The Mission To Seafarers report in 2025?

The Mission To Seafarers reported total income of £6.77m and reported expenditure of £7.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Mission To Seafarers registered as a charity?

The Mission To Seafarers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 2008 as charity number 1123613. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Mission To Seafarers?

The Mission To Seafarers 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 The Mission To Seafarers operate?

The Mission To Seafarers operates across 24 areas, including Australia, Bahrain, Belgium and 21 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Mission To Seafarers a registered charity?

Yes — The Mission To Seafarers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123613.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 April 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4037850
Charity Number
1123613

Trustees

Amanda Maria Lennon
ANISHA STEPHANIE FRANKLIN
Captain Karen Marie Davis
Gary Ivan Chapman
Guy St John Platten
Jeremy David Sutton
Neale Francis Rodrigues
Peter James Cottrell
Rt Rev David Grant Williams
Also governs 2 other charities
The Venerable Michael Andrew Power
Also governs 1 other charity
Timothy John Smith

Also Known As

  • The Mission to Seafarers Limited

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