Merchant Navy Fund

Supporting serving and retired Merchant Navy seafarers and their families who are struggling in these difficult times.

[Merchant Navy Fund @MN_Fund]

Welcome to the Winter 2024 edition of the @MN_Fund newsletter!

Thanks to our donors, we’ve helped over 250 seafarers with £106,000 in grants, providing vital assistance to UK #MerchantNavy seafarers and their families.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/RwXhlrRcmM

[Merchant Navy Fund @MN_Fund]

Welcome to the Winter 2024 edition of the @MN_Fund newsletter!

Thanks to our donors' generosity, we’ve supported over 250 seafarers with £106,000 in grants, providing vital assistance to UK #MerchantNavy seafarers and their families.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/RwXhlrRcmM

[Merchant Navy Fund @MN_Fund]

Welcome to the Winter 2024 edition of @MN_Fund newsletter! 🙌

Thanks to our donors' generosity, we’ve supported over 250 #seafarers in 2024 with £106,000 in grants, helping UK serving and retired #MerchantNavy seafarers and their families.

Learn more 👇
https://t.co/RwXhlrRcmM

[Dan P @DanielJPhelan_]

Another memorial on Weymouth’s seafront is dedicated to men and women who lost their lives serving with the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleet. Made from a five tonne block of Portland stone it was unveiled in 2016.

[Merchant Navy Fund @MN_Fund]

This winter, many #MerchantNavy families are facing the harsh realities of the cost-of-living crisis. Rising inflation and interest rates are pushing many into hardship, some even into in-work poverty. Help us support those navigating these challenges 👇
https://t.co/vovPU4t3KV

[Merchant Navy Fund @MN_Fund]

It's #BackToWork day for many of us, but not for #MerchantNavy seafarers who work throughout the year to transport over 95% of the UK's trade 🌊

Start the new year by doing something great and help us support merchant seafarers when they need it most 👇
https://t.co/vovPU4t3KV

[Merchant Navy Fund @MN_Fund]

We wish you a #HappyNewYear! 🎉

As the year comes to a close, we’d like to express our gratitude to all our valued supporters who have contributed to our mission of making a positive impact for active and retired merchant seafarers in need and their families.

[Merchant Navy Fund @MN_Fund]

Today, on #BoxingDay, many merchant seafarers are away from their loved ones, working tirelessly to transport over 95% of UK's trade, including our presents!

Support our #ChristmasAppeal & help us support those struggling in the #MerchantNavy community 👇
https://t.co/vovPU4t3KV

[Merchant Navy Fund @MN_Fund]

Season's Greetings to all our supporters, beneficiaries & partners!🎄

Our thoughts are with those #MerchantSeafarers who will be out working at sea during the festive season & unable to spend time at home with their families.

Help us make a difference 👇
https://t.co/vovPU4t3KV

[Merchant Navy Fund @MN_Fund]

This year, the cost-of-living crisis has persistently affected seafarers and their families across the UK. Many have faced hardship due to rising inflation and interest rates.

Show your support for those struggling in the #MerchantNavy community 👇
https://t.co/vovPU4t3KV

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

Our fisheries are vital to coastal communities. 🌊

Yesterday, Fisheries Minister @Mark_Spencer, visited #Brighton marina to hear about the opportunities and ideas for inshore fisheries.

Find out how we’re supporting #UKFisheries to thrive: https://t.co/dTRWC0nird

[Merchant Navy Fund @MN_Fund]

It's #GivingTuesday! This festive season, many #MerchantNavy families are facing increased hardship - food poverty, fuel debt and even homelessness.

Help us to ensure our merchant seafarers receive the assistance they need to minimise their hardship 👇
https://t.co/vovPU4t3KV

[Merchant Navy Fund @MN_Fund]

It's #GivingTuesday! This festive season, many #MerchantNavy families are facing increased hardship - food poverty, fuel debt and even homelessness.

Help us to ensure our merchant seafarers receive the assistance they need to minimise their hardship 👇
https://t.co/vovPU4t3KV

[Merchant Navy Fund @MN_Fund]

It's #GivingTuesday! This festive season, many #MerchantNavy families are facing increased hardship - food poverty, fuel debt and even homelessness.

Help us to ensure our merchant seafarers receive the assistance they need to minimise their hardship 👇
https://t.co/vovPU4t3KV

[The Seafarers' Charity @Seafarers_KGFS]

This festive season, join us in honouring our brave seafarers, many of whom will be away from their loved ones, whilst serving our needs at sea. Your generosity will fuel emergency programs, debt advice and grants for those in need.

Show your support 👇
https://t.co/F4c83OPe3q

[Merchant Navy Fund @MN_Fund]

This festive season, join us in supporting those struggling in the #MerchantNavy community. Whether away from loved ones or dealing with financial hardships, illness, or loneliness, your support makes a real difference.

Support our Christmas Appeal 👇
https://t.co/vovPU4t3KV

[Tina Barnes @TinaBarnesSea]

History was made today!

The Merchant Navy Medal became the first state medal to bear the image of King Charles III.

Well done all worthy recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal!

And thank you @transportgovuk for your recognition of the UK's merchant seafarers 👏👏

[The Seafarers' Charity @Seafarers_KGFS]

🏅 Skipper Ray Strachan proudly displays his MN Medal alongside @Seafarers_KGFS' Chair, @ShippingButters. Huge congrats to Ray and all this year's deserving recipients! Special shoutout to Ray for his heroic act of rescuing 31 migrants. Read his story 👇 https://t.co/5ZKnZwf5ZF

[The Seafarers' Charity @Seafarers_KGFS]

This was the first occasion that a state medal bearing the image of King Charles III was awarded. Congratulations once again to all the worthy recipients of the #MerchantNavy Medal and a big thank you to @transportgovuk for recognising the UK's Merchant Seafarers! 🚢🎖️

[The Seafarers' Charity @Seafarers_KGFS]

Yesterday, our Chair @ShippingButters & Impact Director @TinaBarnesSea represented @Seafarers_KGFS at @trinityhouse_uk MN Medal Award Ceremony where HRH The Princess Royal presented medals to 11 recipients for their meritorious service. Congratulations to all worthy recipients!🎖️