Fleetwood RNLI celebrates volunteers on International Women’s Day
With International Women’s Day, on 8th March, Fleetwood RNLI celebrates and shares the inspiring stories of women volunteers at the station.
In the lead up to the day, the celebrations started this week, where incredible women volunteers joined together at the station, sharing their backgrounds and experiences volunteering.
These women all volunteer within range of roles at the station – from Inshore Lifeboat and All-Weather Lifeboat crew members, Shop and Visits volunteers to Launch Authorities. The station’s next generations also joined in too.
More than 166 years since the station has been established, women volunteers have always been a large part of the history of Fleetwood Lifeboat Station and have made significant contributions to the service. Their dedication and skills have helped saves lives at sea by supporting the local community through their lifesaving roles.
Angela Sanderson, Fleetwood Lifeboat Stations first female helm said:
‘International Women’s Day for me, is a powerful reminder of the progress we have made and the endless possibilities ahead. It’s a day for empowering women and recognising that we have the strengths and determination to achieve anything we set out minds to.’
‘We are capable of reaching our true potential and rising to challenges we once thought were impossible. It’s a celebration of every woman’s ability and a chance to inspire the next generation of women.’
‘Joining the RNLI has not only been a journey of personal growth for me, but it has also given me the opportunity to work alongside some truly amazing people. Being part of such an incredible team is an inspiring and rewarding experience. It is a privilege to contribute to such an important cause, alongside amazing and dedicated people.’
Notes to editor
- For information about influential women in the RNLI’s history, please visit: https://rnli.org/magazine/magazine-featured-list/2024/may/15-influential-women-of-the-rnli
- Fleetwood’s RNLI All-Weather Lifeboat is named KENNETH JAMES PIERPOINT and is a Shannon class boat.
- Fleetwood’s RNLI Inshore Lifeboat is named HARBET and is a D-Class boat.
- Photo credit: RNLI/Rob Baines
- Fleetwood lifeboat station has been operating since 1859. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to: http://fleetwoodlifeboat.org.uk/
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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 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, X, TikTok 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.