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Brightlingsea and District RNLI

Our team of community fundraising volunteers in and around Brightlingsea who dedicate their time to raise fund for the RNLI. 

Contact us

Name: Terry Hoyle

Role: Branch Secretary

Email[email protected]

Phone01206 734514

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Branch information

Brightlingsea is a coastal town and an electoral ward in the Tendring district of Essex, England. It is situated between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea, at the mouth of the River Colne, on Brightlingsea Creek.

A popular yachting destination with excellent sailing facilities and other watersports amenities, along with an annual regatta.

The area has a long history of shipbuilding and seafaring. The town is an ancient member of the Cinque Port of Sandwich, granted by Edward the Confessor. 

Our nearest lifeboat station is Clacton on Sea, and we work closely with their branch to support fundraising with the RNLI. 

Our branch has been in existence for over 25 years and is well supported by the town. We are actively engaged in many events throughout the year. We are fortunate that the current Deputy of the Cinque port stands as our President each year and supports us with fundraising.

We are a friendly branch and work closely with each other to support our events and raise funds.

The committee meets approximately 6-8 times a year.

Many Brightlingsea residents are connected with the sea so are very aware of the need to support the RNLI. 

We hold several fundraising activities each year, usually coinciding with major events created by the town. For more details, please see "Events around Brightlingsea and District RNLI" below.

We actively encourage and welcome new members to support the branch and help with our events.

Brightlingsea and Dirstrict RNLI will be showing our flag and supporting:

  • VE+80 - 8th May 2025
  • Volunteers' Week - 3rd to 9th June 2025
  • Brightlingsea Carnival - 21st June 2025
  • Brightlingsea Regatta -  26th and 27th July 2025
  • Pyefleet Week - commencing 9th August 2025

And, dates as yet to be decided: RNLI Flag Day, and, Fish & Chip Supper 2025.

Events around Brightlingsea and District RNLI