Our heartiest congratulations to our client Sandra Welch, CEO of the Seafarers Hospital Society, for being presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) Annual Awards for Services to Seafarers’ Welfare.
Since 2020, Sandra has overseen nationwide enhancements to physiotherapy provision, strengthened mental‑health support and spearheaded pioneering gender-responsive initiatives, including the Feminine Hygiene Project, which has provided more than 1,000 discreet hygiene kits to women seafarers. Her leadership in collaborative programmes such as SeaFit and her work supporting neurodivergent seafarers have contributed significantly to sector-wide progress and improved access to essential healthcare.
We have personally seen Sandra’s drive and passion to support seafarers and their families so that they live with the respect and dignity they deserve.
“As Chief Executive of the Seafarers Hospital Society, I have the privilege of leading an organisation whose mission has remained unchanged for 205 years. I have worked across numerous pioneering projects alongside dedicated, inspiring colleagues, and feel incredibly proud of the demonstrable impact these are having on the lives of seafarers across the UK. I am humbled to be receiving this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award and feel honoured to have been acknowledged among so many inspiring maritime professionals. I extend my deepest thanks, and pledge to continue working tirelessly as a force for change on behalf of seafarers everywhere,” said Sandra.
HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of the MNWB, presented the awards. We congratulate all the winners on their achievements and appreciate the work they have done for our seafarers.
Read more here: Maritime welfare heroes celebrated at MNWB Annual Awards – Merchant Navy Welfare Board