The Guild of Benevolence is the partner charity of the IMarEST.
Supporting those in need within the marine community and their dependents worldwide, the Guild provides assistance that is uniquely tailored to each hardship case that is brought in front of our committee.
How we provide support
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Making regular grants to supplement a very low income
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Helping with shortfalls in reasonable nursing home fees
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Making single lump sum grants to assist in the purchase of costly items that are essential for the recipient’s wellbeing
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Assisting with the cost of essential home repairs, costs of respite care and debt relief
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Assisting with essential and reasonable funeral expenses in excess of any state contribution
MCA Certificate Support
We provide support for the next generation of marine engineers as they work towards the Maritime Coastguard Agency Certificate of Competency Management Level III/2 Engineering Knowledge.
Our history
Learn about our beginnings and what we do today to support those struggling in the marine community.
Who qualifies for help?
- Any individual professionally engaged, now or in the past, in the marine sector as an engineer, scientist or technologist at a level eligible for IMarEST membership as a Fellow, Member or Associate
- Marine and electrical engineers, mercantile or naval, who possess or have possessed Certificates of Competency or Service issued by the relevant governmental administrations, or equivalent qualifications
- Marine engineers who possess or have possessed STCW Convention equivalent Class 1 or Class 2 Certificates of Competency issued by an IMO-recognised national maritime authority or Certificate of Competency issuing agency
- Past and present members or employees of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) or of the Guild of Benevolence
- Wives, husbands, partners, widows, widowers, dependent children or other dependent relatives of any person qualifying under any of the above categories
The Committee has sole discretion to decide who is eligible for relief and whether or not they are covered by the above descriptions.