Helping the many retired and unemployed seafarers 9,000 ships visit the Mersey Ports each year We visit ships 365 days a year Using the Mission Phonecards seafarers can call home cheaper We visit seafarers in hospital We distribute newspapers and leaflets The Mission Centre is open every day of the year to welcome seafarers     Seafarers of every creed, colour and nation visit the Mersey Ports 16,000 seafarers per year are transported to the Mission and on shopping and sightseeing trips Foreign currency exchange Chapel Leisure facilities include TV, video, darts, karaoke, games and pool Refreshment area As an independent Mersey Charity we are entirely dependent on voluntary contributions and so any donations are always gratefully received. A donation will help our vital work amongst seafarers in the ports of the Mersey River and IOM. Gift Aid - If you pay income tax you can increase the value of your donation. Sponsorship of one of our events, some equipment, a day or an evening in the Mission. All these can be sponsored and appreciation, advertising and press coverage given. Collections made by companies' staff are always appreciated. Especially of money, paperback books and video films for the seafarers on the ships. Sponsored Corporate Events - We can help organise golf days, parachuting, go-karting and other days to help raise money for the Mission. Legacies - when considering your will, remember the Mersey Mission to Seafarers and the seafarers it serves. Give time - help as a volunteer, ship visitor or fund raiser.