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Celebrate words and deeds with the RNLI

Thank you so much for being part of this inspirational evening. We’re grateful to you and Letters Live for supporting the RNLI - in celebration of our charity’s 200th anniversary. The RNLI has saved more than 146,000 lives since 1824, so let’s celebrate both words and actions. Please make a donation to help save lives for years to come.

A letter written by Robert Peel, Home Secretary (and future Prime Minister), on behalf of King George IV.
His Majesty would be pleased to be the Patron.
The Right Honourable Robert Peel, on behalf of King George IV, 1824
A letter from comedian Spike Milligan dated 1988
Dear friends, I can’t see your boys going out to sea any longer without boots. Herewith £6 – please buy a pair of boots.
Comedian Spike Milligan, 1988

Send our crews a message with a donation today

The RNLI relies on the kindness and generosity of people like you to power our lifesaving. And we need your support more than ever. You can help save lives at sea, reunite families and make sure our brave crews reach home safely. Will you answer the call for help? Your kind donation means the world to our lifeboat crews.

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If you've got any questions about the RNLI, or would like to donate by phone, please call our Supporter Experience Team on (from the UK) 0300 300 9990 or (from Ireland) 01 511 9836 on weekdays, 8am–6pm.

Your donation will save lives in so many ways. In 2023, for every £1 spent on charitable activities, 56p was on lifeboats, property and equipment; 27p on running the lifeboat service; 12p on lifeguard rescue; 3p on water safety, education and awareness; and 2p on international drowning prevention.