Round Table cash boost for Hartlepool RNLI

Hartlepool Round Table deputy chairman Mark O Neill said "We are really proud to support Hartlepool RNLI who are an amazing charity whose volunteer crew do a tremendous job and are on call 24/7 365 days a year and we would also like to thank the crewmembers for there much valued support at the Beer Festival and Boxing Day Dip events we held recently."

Hartlepool RNLI Coxswain Robbie Maiden said "This is a fantastic donation from the Round Table team who have been tremendous supporters of us for many years. After yet another very busy year this donation is vital to help us provide the service we do to help save lives at sea."

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI charity 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 146,000 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.