Teignmouth RNLI volunteers raise £198.97 in regional fundraising effort

As part of a regional partnership with Great Western Railway (GWR) volunteers from across the region marked the anniversary of the world’s first ever charity street collection which took place on 10 October 1891 following the loss of 27 lifeboat crew off the North West coast.

Volunteer boat crew, shore crew, station visits crew, and fundraising crew from Teignmouth lifeboat station came together to maximise coverage outside Teignmouth Train Station, collecting from 8am right through to 6pm. The day was a milestone moment as the RNLI celebrates 200 years of saving lives at sea.

A fantastic £198.97 was raised throughout the course of the day, with lots of positive interactions with members of the public as our team helped to spread the message of sea safety.

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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Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.