Do something extraordinary
Your support means our lifeboat crews can reunite 22 people with their families every day.
How would you like to donate?
How your donation helps
22 people rescued every day
5,800+ Lifesavers trained and equipped every year
8,228 lifeboat launches in 2015
'We can only do the things we do because of people like you. Thank you.'
Other ways to donate
To leave a gift in your Will, visit our gifts in Wills page.
If you want to set up a donation through salary, visit our payroll giving page.
Want to make a donation in memory of a loved one? Visit our in memory page.
Join as an RNLI member - and become a lifesaver too. Visit our membership page.
Having trouble? Call us on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland).
Donate by phone
UK: 0300 300 9990
Ireland: 1800 991802
Our donation lines are open Monday-Friday 8am-6pm.
Donate by text
Text RNLI to 70300 to donate £5
Your text will cost you the standard network message rate in addition to your £5 donation. The RNLI receives 100% of your £5 donation.
This service is currently only available for UK mobiles.
Donate by post
Send a cheque, payable to Royal National Lifeboat Institution, West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HZ.