Teddington RNLI Celebrates International Women’s Day
Teddington RNLI celebrates its twenty women volunteers on International Women’s Day. This means that women now account for a third of all members of the lifeboat station.
Roles undertaken are the same for all volunteers, whether men or women; operational crew, water safety experts, fundraisers and management disciplines.
The International Women’s Day theme in 2026 is Give to Gain, encouraging a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Organisers say, ‘Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women's advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world. Give to Gain emphasises the power of reciprocity and support. When women thrive, we all rise.
Miranda Jaggers, head of water safety and long-term member of the Teddington volunteer crew says, ‘Teddington RNLI lifeboat station is a demonstration of how collaboration, shared knowledge and great support come together to create a true team spirit among all volunteers. Celebrating International Women’s Day means celebrating the women of our lifeboat station and all of the volunteers who help save lives on our waterways and seas.’
On Saturday 28 February, five women from Teddington RNLI joined more than 60 women representing 25 South East stations of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) came together in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex, for the inaugural RNLI Women in Search and Rescue (SAR) event.
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· The RNLI is a UK and Ireland charity whose purpose is to save lives at sea and in riviers
· Teddington RNLI lifeboat station is wholly crewed by volunteers and is funded by the kindness of donors, legacies and fundraising activities throughout the year
· Anyone can volunteer for the RNLI, there are a wide range of roles across the country.
RNLI media contacts
For more information please telephone Gianna Saccomani, RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07798905515 or [email protected] or Grace Palmieri, RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07855487508 or [email protected]
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.