News & Events

Our New National Director

Apostleship of the Sea, is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Foley as the charity’s new National Director. 

Martin joins from the charity LIFE where he was Chief Executive since 2005 and takes up his post on 1st June.  Following his education at Bishop Walsh RC School, Martin went on to read law at Manchester University, returning there after some years to complete an MA in Health Care, Ethics and Law.  He practiced as a solicitor before joining the House of Parliament as Clerk to the All-Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Group and Personal Assistant to Lord Alton.

Mr Delaney continued, “AoS will benefit from the depth of experience Martin has gained in his career so far.  He brings fresh ideas and a deep understanding of our aspirations for AoS in the future.  The esprit de corps in the organization is excellent, and Martin can only enhance that.  On behalf of the Trustees I extend a warm welcome to him”.

Martin also serves as Chairman of Governors at St Patrick’s RC School in Leamington Spa, is a Member of the Bishops’ Conference Bioethics Committee for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales and is also a Member of the Ethics Advisory Committee for Banner Ethical Investment Company.

You can read a copy of our official press release by clicking here.

The Great Big small Charity Car Draw

It’s back and it’s better than ever! In 2009, hundreds of charities across the UK including Apostleship of the Sea raised money through the FSI Car Draw.  It was such a success that it is back to 2010 – with the winner receiving a brand new MINI First and every ticket buyer helping out their own nominated small charity.

We have once again registered as a charity with the FSI and are hoping that you will help us by buying lots of tickets. You never know, this year it might be one of our supporters who wins the prize.

The Car Draw is open now and runs until the 6th of September with the winner drawn at the FSI Forum on the 14th of October. So you have plenty of time to get your tickets.

If you would like to support us and buy a ticket for a chance to win this fantastic prize then click here to go to the AoS page on the Charity Car Draw Website.

You can also find out more about the car draw here www.smallcharitycardraw.co.uk

Sea - Wheeling

On 3rd September 2010, a Round-Britain Bike Ride will commence from the port of Hull. Riders will join and leave the ride as they wish, each raising sponsorship for their individual efforts.

Local TV, press and radio will  follow this adventure. At ports where AoS has a presence, there will be an opportunity for  riders to meet visiting seafarers.

If you want to read more about this event then follow the link to our Sea - Wheeling page, or just look at the tab under News and Events.

Our Current Appeal - Summer Appeal

Who needs seafarers…?

We live in a world of consumerism and globalisation, where the earth is one big market place. In the western world everything we need is at our fingertips and to engage in what has become known as ‘retail therapy’ is a simple routine which for some is, apparently,  a desperate and continuous need.

           It is probably not surprising, therefore, given the ongoing sight of full supermarket shelves and correspondingly vast areas of other retail outlets all fully occupied with the appropriate goods for sale, that we take the availability of almost everything totally for granted.

To read more go to our Appeal Page.