Did you know...
- that the RNLI is a charity and is funded by voluntary donations?
- that our crews are volunteers and have day time jobs?
- that the RNLI developed MOB Guardian -- an automated alert system?
- that we give world class training to our crews as the majority of them don't have a professional maritime occupation?
- that the RNLI is expanding our lifeguarding service: we are on more than 100 beaches now? Lifeguards now work with lifeboat crews to provide a seamless rescue service from the beach to the open sea.
- that the RNLI is working with fishermen to make their working environment safer by providing free guidance and advice?
- that the RNLI helps make our beaches safer through prevention and community education programmes?
- that six out of ten launches are only possible thanks to people who remembered the RNLI in their Will?
Have a little tour and find out more about the RNLI. You can get an insight into the work we do, who we are and why we need your support.

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