Why did the charity change its name from King George’s Fund for Sailors to Seafarers UK?
In the summer of 2005 and after some research on public perception, the charity decided to adopt a new name to more effectively describe its work. The charity helps not only RN sailors but anyone who has worked in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy and fishing fleets, and their dependants. The charity wanted to make it clear that it works for all seafarers throughout the country, and thought the name Seafarers UK was most appropriate.
