Jan Webber Bem Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

The Mission to Seafarers provides valuable practical and emotional support to seafarers in 200 ports, 50 countries and via its 121 Flying Angel Centres. Our core work - face-to-face ship visiting has never been so important, as we react to the changing needs of seafarers. I am responsible for the Development team raising valuable funds from all income streams around the world. I also have responsibility for the marketing and communications of the Mission and have a small dedicated team working… Show more The Mission to Seafarers provides valuable practical and emotional support to seafarers in 200 ports, 50 countries and via its 121 Flying Angel Centres. Our core work - face-to-face ship visiting has never been so important, as we react to the changing needs of seafarers. I am responsible for the Development team raising valuable funds from all income streams around the world. I also have responsibility for the marketing and communications of the Mission and have a small dedicated team working with me.Our Adventure Race Japan in 2023 was a particularly significant achievement - raising US$1.3m with $950K going towards our frontline work. The event is repeated in 2025.I am pleased that our team has really made a difference, and worked hard during the pandemic to raise even more funds for our seafarers upon who we all depend. I was delighted to be chosen for the IHS Fairplay Women in Shipping publication featuring key women in shipping and thrilled to be awarded the BEM in January 2022.I am driven by seeing the impact that the Mission makes on the everyday lives of seafarers and their families. The fundraising and marketing activities are vital to helping us reach seafarers and enhance their lives.Seafaring is very lonely occupation and our chaplains around the world work hard to help seafarers with their daily anxieties and problems. They are often the first to see if a seafarer has a problem and has the skills to help.We all depend on seafarers for our everyday needs, so I encourage you to support this important work. I look forward to hearing from you. Show less

London, United Kingdom

As Director of Fundraising I had responsibility for leading the fundraising team to increase income for this important work from trusts, corporates, individuals and events.

Uk

As Director of Fundraising I was responsible for building a small dynamic team of young professionals. We worked closely with the shipping industry who provided support in the form of corporate donations and event participation. Our grassroots supporters provided valuable funds for the Society too. Corporate supporters were worldwide and we focused particularly on UK, Europe, Asia. We organised corporate events include Three Peaks Challenge, Asian Challenge, Wilderness Challenge and… Show more As Director of Fundraising I was responsible for building a small dynamic team of young professionals. We worked closely with the shipping industry who provided support in the form of corporate donations and event participation. Our grassroots supporters provided valuable funds for the Society too. Corporate supporters were worldwide and we focused particularly on UK, Europe, Asia. We organised corporate events include Three Peaks Challenge, Asian Challenge, Wilderness Challenge and Dragon Boat Challenge. Our dinners and balls took place in Geneva, Hong Kong, Singapore and London.During my tenure at the Sailors' Society I was instrumental in growing the supporter base with the assistance of my colleagues. I was pleased to be the initiator of the Wellness at Sea programme which I played a key role in establishing. Show less

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

I set up the Development office and ran an appeal to raise £1.25m for a new Science Laboratory, Library, All-weather pitch and bursaries.

I established a new fundraising department from scratch, and went on to run a major Appeal for £5m to build a new Centre for profoundly disabled children.