Our trained station volunteers are at the centre of RNLI lifesaving around our coasts.
Meet our lifeboat station volunteers
Our people
Ordinary people doing extraordinary things are at the heart of the RNLI.
The vast majority are volunteers. From our brave lifeboat crews and lifeguards, who risk their lives to save others. To our generous supporters who make their lifesaving possible. From our selfless volunteers, who devote their time and energy. To our dedicated staff, who work tirelessly behind the scenes.
On lifeboats, at lifeboat stations, on beaches, in shops, in schools, at fundraising events, in coastal communities, in museums, in offices, at home or on the factory floor, they all share a common purpose - saving lives at sea.
Our heritage volunteers keep our stories of courage and innovation alive.
Meet our heritage volunteers
Our community fundraising volunteers raise vital funds for our lifesaving work.
Meet our fundraising volunteers
Volunteers dedicated to raising water safety awareness in communities and at schools.
Meet our safety and education volunteers
Working behind the scenes is the team behind our lifeboat crews, lifeguards and safety campaigns.
Meet our staff
People who help to make our voice heard and attract new supporters.
Meet our champions
Whoever we are and wherever we’re from, we stand together as one crew.
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