Never stand still

Since 1843, our Christian ethos has guided us to care for those who spend their lives in service to others: seafarers far from home, veterans adjusting to life beyond the forces, and people who need somewhere safe to rebuild their lives.

At the heart of everything we do is a simple principle: people first. Across ports, communities and homes, we offer practical help and human connection, meeting each person where they are, with respect and compassion.

We’re proud of our heritage and committed to staying relevant, professional, and forward-looking, delivering care with excellence and humanity in equal measure.

Through QVSR Seafarers, QVSR Veterans, and QVSR Housing, we continue to grow our impact, creating safe places, strong communities, and lasting change for everyone we serve.

Although 95% of our everyday goods arrive in the UK by ship the welfare of those who bring us these supplies is often neglected. Some of the largest container ships carry up to 28,000 containers with a crew of just 20-30 seafarers and the average turnaround in port is only around 16 hours.
Our aim is to work in partnership with other Mission Societies and port authorities to raise awareness of the valuable job seafarers do and to engage with the local community to provide a welcoming environment whilst they are in port.
After spending as many as 9 months at sea our seafarers centres are designed to be a place where seafarers can feel “at home”, where they can catch up with family and friends via the internet, relax in comfort with music & TV entertainment, purchase refreshments and souvenirs, and socialise with other crew members.