Humber RNLI welcomes Meg as Its first full‑time female crew member

Meg joins fellow trailblazers Vicki Judge and Laura Levitt‑Allen, who joined in 2025 and became among the first women to serve on Humber’s on‑call volunteer crew, together strengthening the station’s diversity, representation and future resilience.

She first joined the RNLI in 2020, inspired by a family deeply rooted in the charity’s lifesaving mission. ‘My mum was a fundraiser for many years and my brother sails, so the RNLI has always been part of our lives,’ she said. ‘When I moved within on‑call distance of a station, I knew I wanted to volunteer and give something back to the community.’

Before joining Humber, Meg served as both D class and Atlantic crew at Filey RNLI, where she also helped lead training sessions. Her professional background in education has shaped her passion for developing others. ‘I enjoy teaching and supporting people to grow. I’m hoping to bring that experience here — helping to strengthen the crew and contributing to training.’

RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager Scotty Scott welcomed her appointment, saying: ‘I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Meg to the Humber crew. She brings valuable lifeboating experience, enthusiasm and a fantastic attitude. Her appointment is another positive step forward for Humber as we continue to build a strong, committed and diverse crew. I’m incredibly proud of how the team continues to grow and develop.’

Reflecting on her role, Meg said: 'It’s exciting to be the first full‑time woman here, but I’m also proud to join Vicki and Laura, who joined as volunteers recently. There’s absolutely no reason women can’t do this. My advice to any girl or woman thinking about joining is simple – just do it. The support and encouragement I have received as crew at both Filey and Humber has been incredible and I have met some truly brilliant, knowledgeable and inspirational people.'

Meg’s arrival reinforces Humber RNLI’s dedication to building a diverse, capable crew united by professionalism, compassion and the RNLI’s core mission of saving lives at sea.