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What we do

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. We provide a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the coasts of the UK and RoI, as well as a seasonal lifeguard service on many of the busiest beaches in England and Wales.

The RNLI also works to promote sea and beach safety.

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The RNLI has different classes of lifeboats for different types of job.

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Rescues, first aid, and lots of advice - it's all in a day's work for an RNLI lifeguard.

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Every year the charity must find £123.5M to keep our lifeboats and lifeguards operating.

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The experts' advice on how to stay safe on or near the water.

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Ready to help in flooding emergencies at home and abroad.

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See how the RNLI's lifesavers gain the skills they need.

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