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Thank you for choosing to give money to the RNLI. Your kindness and generosity powers our lifesaving and we need your support now more than ever.
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RNLI lifesavers always remember the one they couldn't reach. Your donation will ensure they can be there for every one who needs their help this Christmas.
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Launch a Memory
Commemorate the life of someone you miss by sharing their name on the side of an all-weather lifeboat.
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Many of our call outs end happily. But unfortunately, not every rescue ends that way. The sad truth is that sometimes, despite our lifesavers’ very best efforts, people still drown. It’s heart-wrenching – the worst feeling in the world.
We believe even one life lost is one too many. Our lifeboat volunteers don’t launch into rough seas to save most people. We’re in it to save every one.
This Christmas, your generosity can help provide the world-class training, hard-wearing kit, and water safety advice our lifesavers need to keep more people safe. You could help give our lifesavers the best possible chance to save every one.
Below are some examples of how you can help, whether you're looking to donate money or ‘join the crew’ in other ways. After what we’ve been through together in recent times, we really appreciate you standing with us.
Gifts in Wills help bring RNLI lifeboat crews home safely. Your legacy will be the kit, training and lifeboat they rely on.
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A donation to the RNLI is a special way to remember someone who loved the sea.
Remember someone special
Find an appeal you'd like to support and help save lives your way.
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Taken part in an RNLI fundraising event? Great! Pay it in.
Pay in fundraising money
We work closely with charitable trusts and foundations to save more lives at sea.
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Be in with a chance to win while you support the work of our brave crews.
Enter the lottery
An easy, flexible and tax-efficient way to give a regular donation to the RNLI from your gross salary.
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We now accept the digital currency Bitcoin - make a donation and save lives at sea.
Donate Bitcoin
Boost your donation by 25p for every £1 you donate - it won’t cost you a penny extra.
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Boost your donation by 45 cents for every euro you donate.
Charity Tax Back Scheme
Here you’ll find some useful information and links about different donation methods.
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