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Frequently asked questions

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the RNLI and our lifesaving work. 

If you have a question that isn’t included in our FAQs, please contact us – we’ll be delighted to help.

Read our general FAQs
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General FAQs
Get answers to our most frequently asked general questions.
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Read our lifeboat FAQs
Torbay RNLI’s Severn class lifeboat, 17-28 Alec and Christina Dyke, at sea
Lifeboat FAQs
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about our lifeboats.
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Read our lifeguard FAQs
RNLI lifeguards at Holywell Bay, Newquay, monitoring people in the sea from a patrol vehicle
Lifeguard FAQs
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about our lifeguards.
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Read our membership FAQs
Portrait shot of a young RNLI supporter dressed in crew kit and with an RNLI flag painted on his face
Membership FAQs
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about RNLI membership.
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Read our RNLI College FAQs
RNLI College at Holes Bay in Poole from the water
RNLI College FAQs
Get answers to our most frequently asked questions about RNLI College.
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Read our Lifeboat Lottery FAQs
A sign outside Rhyl Lifeboat Station promoting Lifeboat Lottery tickets
Lifeboat Lottery FAQs
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about our Lifeboat Lottery.
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Read our Chief Executive salary FAQs
RNLI Chief Executive Paul Boissier at Tower Lifeboat Station
Chief executive salary FAQs
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about our chief executive’s salary.
Read our Chief Executive salary FAQs