Whitby RNLI calendar sales bring fundraising total to £16493.48
The fundraiser has been running for the past three years.
Neil has archived hundreds of old photos of the RNLI in Whitby which inspired his idea.
Neil said: 'The old photos are fascinating and also show how lifeboating has evolved over the years. They contrast well with the modern colour photos of our current lifeboats.
Whitby is a very photogenic town so we hoped that the calendars would be popular and we are thrilled to have raised over £16,000.
I would like to thank everyone who has helped to sell the calendar as well as everyone who purchased one, or sometimes more. The money raised goes directly to the charity, helping to save lives at sea.'
If you missed out on buying a 2026 calendar, don't worry there are a small quantity left, for further details email Neil at [email protected]
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that 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 146,700 lives.
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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
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