
Thank you
… for helping our volunteer lifeboat crews rescue more people than ever
The RNLI is funded by charitable donations, so every rescue is only possible because of people like you. We think it’s important that you can see what a difference your support is making around the coast.


Take a look at our rescue album for an idea of the range of rescues and conditions our lifeguards and volunteer crews face.
These rescues were made possible by the support of people like you.
See a rescue from your area
Your support saved lives in 2010
In 2010 the RNLI’s lifeboat volunteers saved 309 lives, more than any other year on record.
Lifeboats
8,713 launches
8,313 people rescued
Lifeguards
16,662 incidents attended
18,775 people aided
Thanks to your support, we were able to give these lifesavers the equipment and training they needed to answer the call for help.
12 lifeboat stations renovated or built … 34 new lifeboats on service ... 402 lifesavers trained
For your support of the RNLI, and on behalf or our lifeguards and volunteer crews,
THANK YOU!








