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Storm Angus
Crew are winched off a cargo vessel in the English Channel

Storm Angus

Dungeness and Dover crews launch to cargo vessel

Donate to the Christmas Shannon Appeal
The Shannon class lifeboat cutting through the waves creating a lot of spray

Donate to the Christmas Shannon Appeal

Stay safe by the coast this winter
A hiker enjoys the coast

Stay safe by the coast this winter

Pagers go off during volunteer wedding
Francy and his wife Helen celebrate onboard Lough Swilly lifeboat

Pagers go off during volunteer wedding

Bridegroom Francy’s speech interrupted by rescue call

Watch: Needle in a haystack
Irish Sea lifeboat crews work together to rescue sailors

Watch: Needle in a haystack

Our history: From the Original to the Shannon
The Original lifeboat

Our history: From the Original to the Shannon

The difference you made in 2015

22 PEOPLE RESCUED EVERY DAY

442 LIVES SAVED

5,800+ LIFESAVERS TRAINED AND EQUIPPED

8,228 LIFEBOATS LAUNCHED

How your support helps

Make the most of the coast this autumn with our quick safety tips for walkers
A walker on Aberavon Beach

Make the most of the coast this autumn with our quick safety tips for walkers

Planning a fishing trip? Take a look at our angling advice
Two anglers fishing from a small boat and wearing lifejackets

Planning a fishing trip? Take a look at our angling advice

It’s easier than you think to get into trouble in the water – know the risks
The sea surface from under the water

It’s easier than you think to get into trouble in the water – know the risks

Join in: Find an RNLI fundraising event near you
Llandudno Lifeboat Medical Authority Dr JJ Green who has run over 50 marathons

Join in: Find an RNLI fundraising event near you

Raise money for our lifesavers – we’ll be with you every step of the way
Group shot of fundraisers, including cyclists, runners, bakers, dog walkers and yellow welly wearers.

Raise money for our lifesavers – we’ll be with you every step of the way

Volunteer with us: See how your skills can help save lives at sea
A montage of RNLI volunteers and people

Volunteer with us: See how your skills can help save lives at sea

Latest lifeboat launches

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Ramsgate Lifeboat Station RNLI Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

2.16am 22 November 2016

St Ives Lifeboat Station St Ives Lifeboat Station

St Ives Lifeboat Station

1.33am 22 November 2016

Calshot Lifeboat Station RNLI Calshot Lifeboat Station

Calshot Lifeboat Station

8.46pm 21 November 2016

Tower Lifeboat Station RNLI Tower Lifeboat Station

Tower Lifeboat Station

7.01pm 21 November 2016

Meet the relief fleet
Mersey class relief lifeboat, Lifetime Care 12-11, being transported by road to Leverburgh Lifeboat Station to ensure continuous rescue cover

Meet the relief fleet

These stationless lifeboats save lives all around the UK and Ireland - wherever they’re needed most.