Nautilus Welfare Fund is a UK-registered charity administered by Nautilus International. We provide specialist support and accommodation for retired seafarers and their dependants, and we’re reaching out to explore a potential partnership with your organisation.
Our flagship estate, Mariners’ Park, is a retirement park in Wallasey, overlooking the River Mersey. It’s a truly distinctive setting – not only for its views and facilities, but for the camaraderie it fosters amongst those who’ve shared a life at sea. The estate includes 109 independent living apartments, bungalows, a bespoke supported living accommodation of 40 apartments and a 36-bed care home. Facilities available to residents include communal social areas, a laundry, a hairdresser’s salon, a gym, a games room, a community alarm system, and 24/7 emergency support.
We’ve recently completed a new multi-million-pound development of 27 two-bedroom apartments, purpose-built to provide high-quality, secure, and comfortable living for retired seafarers and their dependants. While a number of these apartments have already been filled, we are now looking to partner with Organisations like yourself to help us fill the remaining apartments. (We currently have 8 unoccupied two-bedroom apartments in the new development on the Estate within Nautilus House.) The price for the new two-bedroom apartment inside the new Nautilus House is £809 Per calendar month.
The Nautilus Mariners’ Park Estate in Wallasey is a unique place to live, where former seafarers can share memories and camaraderie in their retirement years with others who have experienced life at sea.
Eligibility requirements for living at Nautilus are:
Applicants must be retired seafarers or their dependants (i.e. husband/partner), aged 55 or over, aligning with the Charity Commission Scheme Clause 4(4). This includes those that have served in Merchant Navy, Royal Navy and Maritime Professionals.
Fees are to be met by the eligible seafarer or dependent, with potential support from Local Authorities via Housing Benefit or similar assistance.
The Nautilus Welfare Fund Committee reserves the discretion to approve applicants based on individual circumstances.
We especially welcome applicants who have served in the Merchant Navy, the Royal Navy, or as Maritime Professionals — the key criteria for admission.
What our residents say about living at the Park;
‘I just feel very privileged to be living here in Mariners’ Park’
‘Peaceful, quiet, secluded, a good atmosphere’
‘Mariners’ Park is tranquil and peaceful. As soon as I enter the park, I feel safe and secure’
‘Here on the park, you can enjoy the company of other residents and become involved in the various activities on offer, or if you prefer you can stretch out on your sofa and enjoy a good book’
We believe that some of the people on your distribution list may benefit from the specialist environment we offer. Whether through referrals, sharing our information with families, or simply helping us spread the word, your support could make a meaningful difference to those who’ve spent their lives at sea.
If you would like to learn more or book a visit please contact the information at the top of this message or go to our website – Nautilus Welfare Fund Website.
