Governance

Our governing document is our Royal Charter, first issued in 1920 and last amended in 2010.

It describes our charitable objects as:

  • The relief of seafarers, their families or dependants, who are in need.
  • The education and training of people of any age to prepare for work or service at sea.
  • The promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of the maritime charitable sector.
  • The promotion of safety at sea.

Patron and President

Her Majesty The Queen is the Patron of Seafarers UK.

Earl of WessexHRH The Earl of Wessex KG, GCVO, ADC is the President of Seafarers UK.

 

 

 

 

 

The General Council

The Trustees of Seafarers UK are members of the General Council which is the organisation’s ultimate governing body. The General Council sets policy and is responsible for the conduct of Seafarers UK’s affairs, and for ensuring that the charity operates in accordance with the Royal Charter, the Statutes and the law.

Members of the General Council:

President: HRH The Earl of Wessex, KG, GCVO, ADC

Chairman: Vice Admiral P.J. Wilkinson CB, CVO, BA

Deputy Chairman: Captain R H Barker

Trustees:

  • M. C. D. Acland
  • N. Azhar
  • Capt. R. H. Barker
  • Surgeon Commodore P. J. Buxton OBE QHP RN
  • M. Carden
  • M. Dickinson
  • D. Bain
  • Mrs C Gould
  • Mrs E Strouts
  • Alderman The Lord Mountevans
  • C. Marr
  • J. Monroe
  • Captain D. A. Parsons MNI
  • S. Rivett-Carnac
  • Ms D. Sterling

Registered Office:
8 Hatherley Street,
London, SW1P 2QT.
T: 020 7932 0000
F: 020 7932 0095

Seafarers UK (King George's Fund for Sailors)
is a Registered Charity in England and Wales,
No. 226446, incorporated under Royal Charter.
Registered in Scotland SC038191.

Patron: Her Majesty The Queen
President:
His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex, KG, GCVO