RNLI people

RNLI volunteers across the UK and Republic of Ireland are united by a willingness to commit time and energy to a cause about which they are passionate. It is because so many crew members, shore helpers, fundraisers and others are volunteers that such a high proportion of funds can be spent on first-class lifeboats and equipment.

The crew

Lifeboat crew come from all walks of life, but they have one thing in common: they selflessly make time in their own lives to save others.

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Lifeguards

Like our lifeboat crews, lifeguards save lives in dramatic rescues, but much of their vital work is done by preventing accidents in the first place.

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Shorehelpers

All lifeboat stations have voluntary shorehelpers who help run the lifeboat station and assist with the launch and recovery of the lifeboat.

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Fundraisers

Volunteer fundraisers are vital to the RNLI. Their admiration for the crews and lifeguards help motivate them to support the service.

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Trustees

RNLI Trustees, a body of volunteers with a range of knowledge, experience and expertise, carry full financial and operational responsibility for everything the RNLI does.

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Key staff

The RNLI's Chief Executive, assisted by his Executive Team, is responsible for the day-to-day running of the RNLI.

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Volunteers

The RNLI depends on volunteers for everything from crewing the lifeboats to shaking collection boxes. We are committed to providing the best support to all our volunteers.

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Celebrity Supporters

Celebrities from the world of sport, entertainment, business, music and art kindly donate their time and energy to help create vital awareness for the life saving work of the RNLI.

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