The Merchant Navy Welfare Board

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The Merchant Navy Welfare Board is a UK Registered Charity whose key objective is:-"Promoting the provision of the highest quality welfare services to merchant seafarers and their dependents in the United Kingdom"

The Key Objectives of the Merchant Navy Welfare Board are: - to promote the highest quality of welfare services for merchant seafarers and their dependants; ensure that all real welfare needs are met; ensure the most effective deployment of resources; Facilitate the work of Constituent Members by providing support services; encourage co-operation between Constituent Members; provide grants to support the work of Constituent Members; maintain Port Welfare Committees to co-ordinate and promote welfare activities locally; lobby UK Government and other authorities to maximise support for seafarers welfare A Council of Management that includes representatives of the ship owners and ship managers, the maritime trade unions and nautical charities governs the Board. Although permitted to appeal for funds it is almost entirely self-financing and is empowered to make grants in support of other UK based maritime charities and voluntary societies. The Board does not give direct financial assistance to individuals but acts as a point of contact and will, when appropriate, direct applicants to the organisation most suited to their needs. A register of recipients of regular grants is maintained on behalf of its Constituent charities. The MNWB is an active member of the ICSW.