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Welcome to the RNLI

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    RNLI Offshore members can now enjoy travel insurance designed with sailors in mind

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  • A royal visit for St Ives

    And a very proud moment for our volunteers

    More on the Queen's visit

  • Build for a lifesaving future

    Can you help secure the future of the all-weather lifeboat fleet?

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  • 'Working for this wonderful organisation has been a privilege'

    Michael Vlasto: A story of courageous innovation

    Read Michael's story

  • Help to ensure we're there for future generations

    Leave a gift in your Will

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  • Seen our stunning new Seahorse Bay range at RNLIshop?

    Beautiful coastal-inspired products for your home

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Build for life

Help build and maintain the lifeboats of the future.

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Shorething! 7–14 year olds

The RNLI’s site for young people is crammed full of activities, games and videos.

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Out on a shout

Our lifeboat crews launch 24 times a day on average. Find out which station has launched near you around the UK and Republic of Ireland. View shouts.

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Fund Raising Standards Board Logo The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a charity registered in England and Wales (209603) and Scotland (SC037736). Charity number CHY 2678 in the Republic of Ireland | RNLI (Trading) Ltd - 01073377, RNLI (Sales) Ltd - 2202240, RNLI (Enterprises) Ltd - 1784500 and RNLI College Ltd - 7705470 are all companies registered at West Quay Road, Poole BH15 1HZ. Images & copyright © RNLI 2012.