The Marine Society and Sea Cadets

Constitutional objectives

1. To promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme 2. To advance the education of Seafarers in such ways as the Council shall determine but including (at the discretion of the Council) the following: (a) the provision in ships and on shore of a comprehensive library service in any media for the use of Seafarers. (b) the assistance of persons preparing for or entering upon a maritime career by the provision of training, the payment of fees, maintenance and other expenses and the making of loans. (c) the award to Seafarers of scholarships, bursaries and maintenance allowances tenable at nautical or other schools or training establishments: (d) the making of grants or loans to nautical or other schools or training establishments which are charities or to other organisations established for charitable purposes only which provide facilities for and encourage young persons to become Seafarers 3. The advancement of the education of the public in maritime matters. 4. The promotion of scientific or other research of particular benefit to Seafarers and the publication of the useful results of such research. 5. The provision in the interests of the social welfare of Seafarers of facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation, being facilities which will improve their conditions of life and of which they have need by reason of their social and economic circumstances. 6. The relief of financial hardship among Seafarers and their dependants.