Constituent members
Lowestoft Fishermens' and Seafarers' Benevolent Society
Lowestoft
| Reg. Charity No. | 66 BEN |
| Address | 10 Waveney Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1BN |
| Contact(s) | Mr H G Sims FCA |
| Phone | 01502 574312 |
| Fax | 01502 565752 |
| lowfishpro@lineone.net | |
| Objectives / History | This Society was established in 1879, its objects being the financial relief of widows, orphans and dependants of fishermen and seamen who may be lost at sea, or who may have died on shore from an accident sustained in pursuit of their calling. Men must have been crew of vessels registered with the Fund. Immediate relief is granted as soon as a casualty is notified, and this prompt relief is much appreciated as it helps to bridge the gap before the ordinary pensions are in order. Widows receive benefits until death or remarriage, children until full-time education is finished. Some special grants are also made. Merged with the Great Yarmouth Fishermen's Widows and Orphans Fund in 1 969. Affiliated to the Royal Provident Fund for Sea Fishermen (No. 127). Registered under Friendly Societies Act 1 974 No. 66 Ben. |