HFR Solutions renews Captain of Industry partnership with Sailors’ Children’s Society

Sailors’ Children’s Society is delighted to announce that HFR Solutions has renewed its Captain of Industry partnership for another year, building on a relationship that has grown into much more than financial support.

Originally founded in Hull, HFR Solutions has strong roots in the Humber region and a shared commitment to supporting the communities that make it such a special place to live and work.

Over the past year, the partnership has brought together two organisations with a shared passion for making a difference, creating opportunities to raise awareness, strengthen connections and provide meaningful support to children and families from seafaring backgrounds.

As a Community Interest Company, giving back is central to HFR Solutions’ work. Its continued commitment to Sailors’ Children’s Society reflects both its connection to the Humber’s maritime heritage and its ambition to make the region a safer place for everyone.

Throughout the partnership, HFR Solutions has supported the charity in a number of ways, with Managing Director Jenni Drinkall becoming a familiar face at Sailors’ Children’s Society events, including Waves of Influence, the charity’s Women in Maritime event.

In June, Jenni and Lee from the Sailors’ Children’s Society team also delivered a joint presentation during Humber Business Week, exploring the value of corporate social responsibility and how meaningful charity partnerships can create benefits for businesses, communities and the people they support.

One particularly special moment came when HFR Solutions generously donated a Tilly Boat cruise as an auction prize for the charity’s Ladies Lunch. Global Shipping Services won the prize and then donated the experience back to Sailors’ Children’s Society so families supported by the charity could enjoy a memorable day on the water. What began as a fundraising prize became an opportunity for families to spend time together, enjoy a new experience and create some wonderful memories. Read the full story of our families’ special day on the water here.

Jenni Drinkall, Managing Director of HFR Solutions, said: “We are really proud to be renewing our partnership with Sailors’ Children’s Society. HFR Solutions was originally founded in Hull and our roots remain firmly within the Humber, so supporting a charity with such strong links to our maritime community feels like a really natural fit for us and sits right at the heart of our mission to make the Humber region a safer place to live and work.

“One of the things we have loved most about working with Sailors’ Children’s Society is just how passionate the whole team are about what they do. You can see how much they genuinely care about making a difference to seafaring children and their families, and that passion really comes through in everything they do.

“It has also become a genuine two-way partnership. They are always there to support us, get involved with what we are doing and champion HFR just as much as we champion them, which makes the relationship really special.

“Ultimately, it is about being able to support children and families within our seafaring community who need it most. As a Community Interest Company, giving back to the communities around us is a huge part of who we are, and we are incredibly proud to continue supporting the fantastic work Sailors’ Children’s Society does. We’re really looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together over the next few years.”

Lee Pearson, Partnerships Manager at Sailors’ Children’s Society, added: “Working with Jenni and the HFR Solutions team over the past year has been fantastic. They have embraced everything we do, from joining us at events and sharing their expertise to creating some really special experiences for our families.

“The Tilly Boat cruise is a brilliant example of what can happen when partners go beyond simply making a donation. Thanks to the generosity of HFR Solutions and Global Shipping Services, an auction prize became a wonderful day out for families who have been through some incredibly difficult times.

“Our joint presentation at Humber Business Week was another great opportunity to show what a genuine, two-way partnership can look like. We’re incredibly grateful that HFR Solutions has renewed its Captain of Industry partnership, and I’m excited to see what we can achieve together over the coming year.”

The renewed partnership will help Sailors’ Children’s Society continue providing financial, practical and emotional support to children and families from seafaring backgrounds experiencing bereavement, illness, family breakdown and financial hardship.

As the charity continues to grow its national partnership programme, relationships such as the one with HFR Solutions demonstrate how businesses can make a lasting difference by sharing not only their financial support, but also their time, expertise, networks and enthusiasm.

A huge thank you to Jenni and everyone at HFR Solutions for continuing to champion Sailors’ Children’s Society. We’re looking forward to another fantastic year together.