
RNLI fundraiser at Hartlepool Shopping Centre
A fundraising day at the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre by fundraisers of the Hartlepool RNLI Enterprise Branch raised £677.00 for the charity that saves lives at sea.
Enterprise Branch chairperson Beryl Sherry said "We had a fantastic day at the shopping centre with our mascot 'Stormy Stan'. Once again I have to praise the shoppers for their generosity and kind remarks for our volunteer lifeboat crew. The support for the RNLI in the town really is amazing and I have to thank shopping centre manager Mark Rycraft and his team for their help".
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.