I T F Seafarers Trust grants
I T F Seafarers Trust makes grants from £500 upwards to organisations worldwide supporting the welfare of seafarers and their families.
Guidance last checked 16 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
The I T F Seafarers Trust makes grants to organisations anywhere in the world that support the welfare of seafarers, whether at sea or at home, and their families. It funds a variety of projects, including port-based welfare work such as ship visiting and outreach, the purchase of vehicles such as mini-buses, vans and cars for welfare organisations, and a small number of grants for the operational and running costs of organisations with a proven record in seafarers' welfare. Applicants can apply for any amount from £500 upwards, provided the amount is realistic for the size and work of the organisation. Applications up to £75,000 require a minimum of two months to process and may take up to six months; applications over £75,000 require a minimum of three months and may take up to twelve months. In the most recent year on record the trust made £4,692,892 in grants to organisations and £232,817 to individuals, from an income of £1,546,824.
What they fund
The trust funds seafarers' welfare, including port-based projects, vehicles for welfare organisations, and operational support.
Who and where
It funds organisations working with seafarers worldwide.
Who they help
Where they fund
What I T F Seafarers Trust says in its own guidance
Quoted directly from the funder’s own website, with a link to the page each quote came from. Always the most current word is theirs — check the source before you apply.
What they say they're looking for
“The Trust makes grants for the purchase of vehicles such as mini-buses, vans and cars to support welfare organisations to transport seafarers and to undertake ship visiting.”
Source: seafarerstrust.org — How To Apply Guide 2026 →
“The Trust provides grants for a variety of projects that support the welfare of seafarers while they are at sea or while they are at home. We also support projects that enhance the welfare of seafarers' families.”
Source: seafarerstrust.org — How To Apply Guide 2026 →
“The Trust makes grants to support port based welfare projects such as developing ship visiting, outreach work, or projects to improve health, safety and wellbeing.”
Source: seafarerstrust.org — How To Apply Guide 2026 →
“The Trust provides a small number of grants to some organisations for operational support, supporting the general running costs of those organisations. Organisations that are seeking grants for operational support need to have a proven record of dealing with seafarers' welfare.”
Source: seafarerstrust.org — How To Apply Guide 2026 →
Who they say they'll fund
“We make grants to organisations in any part of the world.”
Source: seafarerstrust.org — How To Apply Guide 2026 →
Grant sizes they mention
“You can apply for any amount from £500 upwards. However, the amount applied for must be realistic, considering the size of your organisation and the work your organisation does.”
Source: seafarerstrust.org — How To Apply Guide 2026 →
Deadlines they mention
“Applications up to £75,000 (small grant) require a minimum of two months but may take up to 6 months. Applications over £75,000 (large grant) require a minimum of 3 months but may take up to 12 months.”
Source: seafarerstrust.org — How To Apply Guide 2026 →
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
The trustees shall stand possessed of the trust fund upon trust to apply as and when they shall think fit, the same and the income thereof;(a) in relieving financial hardship, sickness and disability amongst seafarers;(b) in promoting the spiritual and moral welfare of seafarers;(c) in providing, or assisting in…
How to approach them
Start with the official sources — they’re always more current than any directory, including this one.
Common questions
How much does the trust typically give?
Applicants can apply for any amount from £500 upwards, provided the amount is realistic for the size and work of the organisation.
What does it fund?
Projects that support the welfare of seafarers at sea or at home and their families, including port-based welfare work, vehicle purchases for welfare organisations, and, for organisations with a proven record, operational running costs.
Who can apply?
Organisations anywhere in the world working on seafarers' welfare.
How long does a decision take?
Applications up to £75,000 require a minimum of two months and may take up to six months. Applications over £75,000 require a minimum of three months and may take up to twelve months.
How do I apply?
Read the trust's own How To Apply guide before applying — it sets out the process and requirements in full. Check the funder's own website (www.seafarerstrust.org) and its Charity Commission entry (charity number 281936) for the current guide and guidance, as processes can change.
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