From one-off donations to leaving a gift in your Will, there’s a way for you to help save lives at sea.
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Thank you for choosing to support the RNLI. As a charity, we rely on the kindness and generosity of people like you to power our lifesaving. And right now, we need your support more than ever.
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Mayday! Help our lifesavers get there in time
When you donate to our Mayday Appeal you could help buy vital seconds
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Will you answer our call for help?
Usually RNLI volunteers answer calls for help. But with summer on the way, it’s them who need YOUR help. Take part in the Mayday Mile and whether you run it, walk it, or bounce it, you’ll be a lifesaver this summer.
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Donate to our First Shout Appeal
Right now, new recruits are preparing to launch. Your donation will ensure that our brave volunteers are trained, equipped and ready for everything.
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RNLI Shop
Help us celebrate 7 years of lifesaving with the Shannon all-weather lifeboat. Buy a gift from RNLI Shop.
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Leave a legacy
Lifeboat lottery
Play our Lifeboat Lottery and you’ll be in with a chance of winning up to £5,000. You’ll also be helping save lives at sea.
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It's our belief that even one life lost at sea is too many. Our brave volunteers don't launch into cold, rough seas to save just a few. They're on a mission to save every one.
When our crews are racing from rescue to rescue, they rely even more on their lifesaving kit and world-class training – the things that kind people like you help provide. Donate to our appeal and help our lifesavers get there in time.
Save lives at sea your way
See below for ideas on how to save lives at sea your way. Whether you volunteer, give money, shop with us or raise funds or awareness, you can be sure that you will be helping to keep our lifesavers prepped and ready for the next rescue.
How you helped last year
154 lives saved by lifeguards
8,941 lifeboats launched
Your story could save lives
Have you been rescued by an RNLI lifeboat crew or lifeguard? Sharing your story could prevent others getting into trouble.
Through RNLI membership you can help save lives at sea and keep updated with our lifesaving work.
Join the RNLI
We’ve got fundraising ideas to inspire you, help and advice to support you and our own events you can join in.
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Volunteer for the RNLI and you’ll be part of a lifesaving tradition that hasn’t changed since 1824.
Be extraordinary
Our garden will make a lifesaving difference.
Discover our garden
Our lifesaving is powered by you. Being independent from Government, we rely entirely on your support to fund our lifesaving service.
See the difference you make
Our experienced team can work with you to tailor a partnership suitable for your company’s needs.
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Help us raise money, inspire support and spread safety messages across the coast this Summer.
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Experience the home of RNLI training where every visit helps save lives at sea.
Come visit us
If you have a great photo or video of the RNLI in action, we’d love to see it.
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