Merchant Navy Welfare Board
@MNWBUK
The umbrella charity for the UK Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets which provides support to seafarers, fishers and their dependants.
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http://www.mnwb.org 23-02-2018 09:33:57
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NEW: Keir Starmer will deliver the most significant investment in Britainβs ports in a generation, as part of Labour's Green Prosperity Plan to support the creation of 650,000 good jobs across the country.
Read more π
independent.co.uk/business/starmβ¦
AGM season begins!
We were delighted to be at the Fishermen's Mission AGM at Trinity House yesterday and great to see so many of our constituent members.
Huge congratulations to all of the award winners π
Delivering impact π
We've awarded Β£1,920,858 to 15 UK charities and organisations through the Department for Transport grant programme.
A total of 34 projects were supported across two streams β Skills & Diversity and People.
#investinginmaritime
Researchers scrutinise gender equity in transport (via Nautilus International)
A new report β sponsored by welfare maritime charity MNWB β reveals the stark reality of gender disparities within the traditionally male-dominated transport sector.
Story πnautilusint.org/en/news-insighβ¦
One of the few dedicated cruise crew lounges for #seafarers in the world π
The QVSR officially opened the lounge today at London International Cruise Terminal, which will be used by thousands of #seafarers each year.
We are delighted to support this project.
Today marks 42 yrs since the start of the #FalklandsConflict . Last year, we honoured the memory of all seafarers who served in the conflict with a plaque in the #FalklandIslands Memorial Chapel in Pangbourne. We continue to fund orgs providing support to veterans & their families
π’ VACANCY π’
Care Ashore, a charity that offers support to #seafarers and provides housing to those in need, is looking for a new CEO to lead the organisation.
Closing date is this Friday April 5th.
To apply, visit π ow.ly/2ebZ50QWIZQ
ICYMI: βOur hearts go out to each and every one affected by this mass casualty incident and we are praying for everyoneβs safety at this horrific time.β
MNWB CEO Stuart Rivers responds to the Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy in Baltimore.
Response πow.ly/2HZ250R21I2
It's #FreeWillsMonth and we have a free online service for those wishing to leave a gift for #seafarers & #fishers in their will.
Leaving a gift in your will will go along way to improving the lives of #seafarers , particularly in tough times.
ow.ly/ZmQQ50PmzS9
Sustainable funding of port welfare services?
That was the topic which was well-discussed from a plethora of our constituent members who attended our Serving Seafarers' Forum yesterday.
Some great ideas on cross-sector collaboration to ensure the voices of #seafarers are heard.