Thank you so much for being part of our lifesaving crew. Your donation will power our lifesavers through the tough times. Thanks to your kind support, we can still answer every call for help this year.

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You can trust the RNLI to make the most of every penny or cent you donate. Look out for an email from us - it includes a big thank you and confirmation of your donation for your records.

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If you're an Irish resident, make your donation go further

If you're a tax payer in Ireland and give €250 or more this tax year, your donation can be worth an extra 45% thanks to the Charity Tax Back Scheme. Help to save even more lives at sea.

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