ITF Seafarers’ Trust

ITF Seafarers’ Trust


Contact 

Website: https://www.seafarerstrust.org
Contact page: https://www.seafarerstrust.org/contact-us
Email: trust@itf.org.uk 
Postal address: ITF Seafarers’ Trust, ITF House, 49-60 Borough Road, London SE1 1DR, United Kingdom 

What this organisation does

The ITF Seafarers’ Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to improving the welfare, safety and wellbeing of seafarers and their families around the world. The Trust supports projects and organisations that provide practical assistance, welfare services, education, health support, training, safety initiatives and community programmes for maritime workers.
The Trust works internationally and helps fund initiatives that address the challenges faced by seafarers, including isolation, welfare needs, health concerns, access to support services and the promotion of decent living and working conditions.

Who can use the service

The ITF Seafarers’ Trust does not generally provide direct welfare services to individual seafarers in the same way as a welfare charity or helpline. Instead, it supports seafarers by funding organisations and projects that deliver services to maritime communities.
Support may benefit:
  • Seafarers of all nationalities.
  • Maritime workers and their families.
  • Fishing communities where supported programmes apply.
  • Welfare organisations, charities and non-profit groups serving seafarers.
  • Researchers and organisations undertaking projects that improve maritime welfare, safety or wellbeing.
Eligibility varies depending on the specific programme, grant scheme or funded service.

Support available

The ITF Seafarers’ Trust supports a wide range of welfare and development activities, including:
  • Seafarer welfare projects.
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Mental health support programmes.
  • Maritime education and training projects.
  • Safety improvement initiatives.
  • Community development projects benefiting seafarers and their families.
  • Research into maritime welfare issues.
  • Emergency and hardship-related support through funded partner organisations.
  • Capacity-building projects for welfare providers serving maritime communities.
The Trust also offers grant funding opportunities to eligible organisations working to improve the lives of seafarers and maritime communities.

Features and benefits

The ITF Seafarers’ Trust helps strengthen support networks across the maritime sector by:
  • Funding services that improve seafarers’ welfare and wellbeing.
  • Supporting organisations that provide direct assistance to seafarers and families.
  • Encouraging innovation in maritime welfare provision.
  • Improving access to health, safety and educational opportunities.
  • Supporting research that identifies emerging welfare needs.
  • Promoting long-term improvements in the quality of life for seafarers worldwide.
  • Helping maritime charities and welfare providers expand their reach and impact.
For seafarers and families, this can mean better access to welfare services through trusted organisations supported by the Trust.

How to get help

If you are a seafarer or family member seeking support:
  1. Visit the ITF Seafarers’ Trust website.
  2. Review the projects and organisations supported by the Trust.
  3. Contact an appropriate funded welfare provider for direct assistance.
  4. Use the Trust’s contact page if you need guidance about supported services or funding programmes.
  5. If you represent an organisation, review current grant opportunities and application guidance on the website.
Because services are often delivered through partner organisations, support routes may vary depending on your location and circumstances.

Things to check before contacting them

Before making contact:
  • Check whether you are seeking direct welfare support or information about funded programmes.
  • Review eligibility requirements for any grant or funding opportunity.
  • Confirm application deadlines where relevant.
  • Check whether the service is available in your country or region.
  • Gather any documents required for funding or project applications.