THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is a registered charity that has been saving lives at sea since 1824.

Based at over 231 lifeboat stations, our volunteer crews provide, on call, the 24-hour service necessary to cover Search and Rescue requirements up to 100 nautical miles out to sea from the coast of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

2008 saw our lifeboats launch 8,182 times and, despite the wet summer, the RNLI lifeguards were also very busy, attending 9,535 incidents on 110 beaches in the south west of England, East Anglia and South Wales. Altogether, our volunteer crews and RNLI lifeguards aided 18,559 people last year.

Of course, in many cases, our crews intervene at an earlier stage and assist people who are either at risk or injured, as well as carrying out a wide range of preventative work.

The RNLI’s lifeboat service receives no funding from the UK government and depends upon voluntary contributions and legacies for its income.

Visit the official RNLI website to find out more about us.

To Donate:

Submit the online form
or Call 0845 650 3999 and quote ‘BLSA’
or send a donation to RNLI Bembridge Appeal, Admail 4109, Bembridge PO35 5ZS