Post by Administrator on Sept 7, 2013 19:36:21 GMT
The Port of Hull Society for the Religious Instruction of Seamen was founded in 1821, following a public meeting convened in the St Mary's Boys' Schoolroom, Salthouse Lane, Hull. It was set up to minister to the spiritual needs of the seamen who had played a vital part defending Britain during the Napoleonic Wars, but who were now looked upon as a depraved and dangerous section of society. Money was raised and the floating chapel or 'bethel' the Valiant a former Dutch merchantman, was purchased and moored in Queen's Dock.
The Sailors' Children's Society is a national charity and currently assists 228 families with 417 children from Royal Navy, Merchant Navy and Fishing backgrounds. The sale of the Newland Estate was completed in March 2009, work continues looking at providing additional support to the families with regard to other non-financial needs. Due to the current economic climate the Society still needs to raise funds as requests for help are increasing.
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The Sailors' Children's Society is a national charity and currently assists 228 families with 417 children from Royal Navy, Merchant Navy and Fishing backgrounds. The sale of the Newland Estate was completed in March 2009, work continues looking at providing additional support to the families with regard to other non-financial needs. Due to the current economic climate the Society still needs to raise funds as requests for help are increasing.
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