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Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)

We are the charity that saves lives at sea.

About Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)


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With your support, we save lives at sea.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the RNLI is ready to save lives. Powered by courage, determination and the support of generous people like you.

Our volunteer lifeboat crews provide a 24-hour rescue service in the UK and Ireland and our seasonal lifeguards patrol busy beaches. RNLI crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives since 1824.

We're more than just a rescue service – we influence, supervise and educate people too. Our Community Safety teams explain the risks and share safety knowledge with anyone going out to sea or to the coast. And our international teams work with like-minded organisations to help tackle drowning in communities at risk all around the world.

£20

Could go towards spreading lifesaving water safety advice

£50

Could go towards training, kit and equipment for our lifesavers

£150

Could go towards lifesaving innovation and technology