
Dedicated Supporters' Charity Skydive for Newhaven RNLI
Newhaven residents Emma and Pauline have set themselves the challenge of doing a 15,000ft skydive to raise funds for Newhaven RNLI.
On Sunday 29 September, Emma and Pauline will be completing their fundraising mission by skydiving over Sailsbury. Emma and Pauline have chosen to raise money for Newhaven RNLI, being long term supporters of ours.
Pauline’s inspiration for fundraising for Newhaven RNLI comes from being our neighbour for the last five years, watching our volunteer crew go out on shouts all year round! When asked what their motivation for fundraising for Newhaven RNLI, Emma said: “Simply put, the outstanding work Newhaven RNLI do for our community, the devoted hours on call, and the commitment of the volunteers.”
Lewis Arnold, ALB Coxswain, said: “Dedicated supporters like Emma and Pauline are key to the RNLI’s work, Saving Lives at Sea. With these donations, the RNLI can provide equipment, kit and training that is essential for our volunteer’s lifesaving work. Good luck Emma and Pauline!”
The RNLI is funded by kind donations from members of the public, and fundraising, through our volunteers and our dedicated supporters. The RNLI cost £191m to operate in 2023. To train one crew member, it costs the RNLI £1,527, and to provide a crew member with ILB kit, it costs approximately £1,895. Through donations and the incredible work of our fundraisers, our charity continues to Save Lives at Sea after 200 years.
Carol Shewell, Volunteer Events Team Leader, said: “We are looking forward to supporting Emma and Pauline in Sailsbury on Sunday 29 September as they complete their skydiving mission. As a charity, the RNLI has relied on generous and kind donations from supporters and members of the public. Any donations will be greatly appreciated and have a massive impact.”
You can support Emma and Pauline’s fundraising mission here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/emma-thorpe-1724068742853?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Femma-thorpe-1724068742853&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share&fbclid=IwY2xjawE5x_BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHamClUc2C5Utb28GNPiYfMvWDusVB9e2tdIrZKs1_W8pptr7GfUZzmO1lQ_aem_M1M-NoLzl1zGpRbiAOf0nw
97% of the RNLI’s frontline lifesavers are volunteers, including 5,700 volunteer lifeboat crew members at stations around the UK and Ireland. Without our incredible volunteer lifesavers, the RNLI could not provide a 24/7 lifesaving service.
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Notes to editors
· Newhaven RNLI was established in 1803, and covers from Beachy Head to Brighton. It’s a modern afloat station and operates an all-weather Severn class lifeboat.
· ALB – All-Weather-Lifeboat
· Severn Class – Named after the River Severn, the Severn Class is the largest lifeboat in the RNLI fleet. The Severn can take on the worst sea conditions and comes into her own on long offshore search and rescues.
· Inshore Lifeboat - The lifeboat was first introduced into the RNLI fleet in 1963, the design of the inflatable D class lifeboat continues to evolve to meet changes in demand and technology. She is highly manoeuvrable and usually operates closer to shore than our all-weather lifeboats. She comes into her own for searches and rescues in the surf, shallow water and confined locations - often close to cliffs, among rocks and even inside caves.
RNLI media contacts
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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 over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and, in a normal year, 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 142,700 lives.
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.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
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.