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Charity hoists national campaign to 'Fly the Red Ensign' and celebrate our merchant seafarers
August 16, 2022

National maritime charity, The Seafarers’ Charity, is calling on the support of the organisations and communities across the UK to show their appreciation and support for the Merchant Navy by flying the Red Ensign on this year’s Merchant Navy Day (3 September), and donating to merchant seafarers who in particular have been hit by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest crises facing the nation.

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Merchant Navy Fund Spring Appeal
April 28, 2022

The Merchant Navy Fund was created ten years ago to help UK Merchant Navy seafarers and their families in need of support. This year the need is critical. We are there to offer a helping hand to Merchant Navy seafarers and their families by funding the services needed to help people get back on their feet.

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Fund for Merchant Navy seafarers reaches 10-year milestone
March 16, 2022

A fund that supports charities caring for UK Merchant Navy seafarers and their families is celebrating its ten-year anniversary this year.

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To our Merchant Navy… THANK YOU.
October 01, 2021

Our Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day annual campaign continued its success with the British Merchant Navy’s official flag flown on September 3rd across the UK, highlighting the vital role of merchant seafarers.

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Merchant Navy Fund newsletter - Autumn 2021
August 02, 2021

See the latest grants your donations have helped to fund so far this year, the success of our annual Fly the Red Ensign campaign, and how our delivery partners have used previous grants to support Merchant Navy seafarers and their families over the last year.

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