Appealing in your area?

Alongside its large-scale national campaigns, such as the Train one, save many campaign, the RNLI runs a range of regional fundraising appeals which focus on particular local needs.

This year has seen an expansion of these appeals to Hunstanton, Angle, Kinsale, Exmouth, Dartmouth and Padstow, alongside the regular London Lifeboat Week. Aimed at raising funds for various new lifeboats, boathouses, launching vehicles and training for lifeboat crews and beach lifeguards, the appeals range from £23,000 to £250,000 each - with a massive total target of £1.25M.

It's not possible to predict when lifeboat crews and lifeguards will be called upon but the success of these appeals will mean that the RNLI's response can be assured. For more information please contact the RNLI supporter helpdesk on 0845 121 4999 or use the RNLI near you link to find out more about appeals in your area.