The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea

News

Bangor welcomes centenarian
100-year-old Meta Parker took time out of her busy schedule to present volunteers with a donation of £750

Lifeboat volunteers find missing divers
Arran lifeboat launches following a report of divers missing off Pladda Island.

Duke of Edinburgh to name Queensferry lifeboat
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will meet Queensferry lifeboat crew on 11 August.

Cowes week makes for busy lifeboat
Cowes lifeboat crew off station for eight hours, attending five shouts

Sea horse trouble
Walmer lifeboat launches to horse and rider in sea

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Latest shouts

Upcoming events

Ironman Wales
11/09/2011, 07:00
Ironman Wales, the ultimate event from the Ironman series.

Great North Run - Already got a place?
18/09/2011, 10:00
If you have your own place in the Great North Run click here!

The Liverpool Marathon
09/10/2011, 9:00
Run the Liverpool marathon and support the RNLI!

RNLI Skydive
31/12/2011, 08:00
Skydive in aid of the RNLI!

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Who we are

We are volunteers across the UK and Republic of Ireland united by selflessness, skill and courage.

RNLI lifeguards are highly trained to offer safety advice, give first aid and perform rescues.

The RNLI's lifeboat crews are mostly volunteers. They will drop everything to save lives in all conditions, day or night.

The RNLI employes specialist staff, from engineers to trainers, to support its lifesavers and keep costs down.

Committed fundraisers around the UK and RoI give up their time to help keep the RNLI's lifeboats afloat.

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What we do

We provide 24-hour lifeboats and seasonal lifeguards dedicated to saving lives at sea.

Advice on how to avoid getting into trouble in the first place - from lifejackets to beach flags.

Training is vital to prepare crew members and lifeguards for whatever the sea decides to throw at them.

The RNLI has 235 lifeboat stations, covering the coasts of UK and RoI, and selected inland waterways.

RNLI lifeguards patrol more than 140 beaches in England and Wales, helping hundreds of thousands of people each year.

Specially trained RNLI crews are ready to help at 24hrs notice in major emergencies at home and abroad.

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Support us

The RNLI is an independent charity, funded by voluntary donations. We could not save lives at sea without your support.

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