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Send the gift of an RNLI membership

Searching for a special gift? Send hope to those in danger at sea. When you give someone an RNLI membership, you’ll drive us to save every one we can. And that makes you both part of the crew.

An RNLI member opens their welcome pack, with the box open on the table and the Member’s Handbook open in their hands

RNLI/Jimmy Young

Make your next gift to a loved one a lifesaver

An RNLI membership is a thoughtful present for anyone who loves the seaside.

Within 14 days of signing up, they’ll get a special RNLI member’s pack, including a coastal visit guide, opportunities to get more involved and much more.

From the moment your loved one becomes a member, they'll belong to a lifesaving family that makes stories of courage and hope possible.

With your crew aboard, we can save more lives, together.

What's included in a gift membership?

Your gift includes a welcome pack - sent straight to your loved one’s home and bringing them closer to our coastal crews. Its presentation box contains:

  • member’s handbook, showing RNLI stations, museums, visitor centres, shops and lifeguarded beaches to visit
  • their first issue of Lifeboat magazine, packed with stories of how their membership saves lives, plus tales of courage from our past
  • postcard pack, featuring breathtaking photography and words of inspiration
  • personalised welcome letter, inviting them aboard and explaining how your kind gift will help us save more lives
  • membership card, a proud reminder of their loyal support.
  • personalised digital certificate to download, print or send to your loved one, welcoming them to the RNLI family.

Your gift doesn’t end there. Your friend or family member will receive Lifeboat magazine four times a year.

And with our crews on call 24/7 to save lives at sea, you’ll always know that together, you’re part of a force for good.

Top down view of the complete printed membership welcome pack.

RNLI/Andrew Perryman

How much does a gift membership cost?

Sign up a friend or family member to an Adult membership for £48 / €60 per year