Our strategy
Working together with partners and communities, we aim to educate, influence, supervise and rescue those at risk from drowning.
How we save lives
About us
We are the RNLI: the charity that saves lives at sea. Every day of every year, people of all backgrounds get into danger in the water. It’s a problem that we’re here to tackle.
What we do
With your support, we save lives at sea
We save lives at sea through lifeboat search and rescue, lifeguards, water safety initiatives and flood rescue.
How we save lives
Our Sustainability Plan
Sustainability
We’re committed to saving lives at sea indefinitely, which means being as sustainable as we can in everything we do.
Our Sustainability Plan
See how we’re run
How the RNLI is run
We are separate from the Coastguard, independent of the Government and rely on our volunteers and supporters to run our lifesaving service.
See how we’re run
Delve into our history
Our history
Since 1824 we’ve pioneered developments in lifesaving at sea. And our lifesavers have shown unfailing courage and selflessness.
Delve into our history
Meet our crowd
Our people
From our lifesavers and volunteers, to our staff and supporters, we’re all ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
Meet our crowd
Our research
Our research
Finding new ways to save lives through innovation, data analysis, and new technology.
Our research
Read about the rescues
On TV: Saving Lives at Sea
In Saving Lives at Sea, RNLI volunteers from across the UK and Ireland show us what it’s like to be part of a lifesaving team. Here, we go behind the scenes of some of the rescues featured in the show.
Read about the rescues
Visit our recruitment website
Work for us
Put your skills to good use and make a lifesaving difference. Take a look at our volunteering and job opportunities.
Visit our recruitment website
Find the best way for you
Contact us
You’re at the heart of everything we do and we love to hear from you. Depending on your enquiry, there are many ways to contact us.
Find the best way for you