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Governor membership

Membership is currently unavailable, we apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and hope to resume normal service shortly.

If you would like to renew your membership or have any other questions please call our Supporter Care team on:  0845 121 4999  (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm).

Credit: Nigel Millard. Image of crew member on ILB reaching toward ILB

In return for your support you will be able to enjoy:

  • Voting rights at the RNLI’s Annual General Meeting
  • Annual Presentation of Awards – the opportunity to attend this ceremony each May featuring gallantry awards for lifeboat crews and lifeguards
  • The Lifeboat magazine – a 52-page full-colour quarterly magazine packed with in-depth news, detailed accounts of rescues, interviews and more across the whole service
  • RNLI Compass – a quarterly newsletter keeping you informed about RNLI news and activities in your area
  • Offshore – a quarterly publication for RNLI supporters who actively enjoy the sea, it contains practical and technical information and sea safety advice. This is an optional benefit of Governor membership.

Membership renewals and queries


If you would like to renew your membership or have any other questions please call our Supporter Care team on:

0845 045 6999

(Mon-Fri 8am-6pm)


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