How many members does the RNLI have?
The unwavering support provided by our community of over 150,000 members is just what they need to ensure they’re always ready, right now and in the future. Your RNLI membership will help them weather the storm.
Are RNLI donations falling?
Jayne George fundraising director at RNLI, said the move was aimed at creating better engagement with supporters. She said: “The difference from where we were this time last year is that we want to grow the database of engaged supporters.
How do I cancel my RNLI membership?
We’ll need a few details first, so please either call us 0300 300 9918 (from the UK), 01 511 9837 (from the Republic of Ireland) and +44 1202 663234 (from outside the UK) or by using our online enquiry form and our Supporter Experience Team will be happy to help you.
How do you become a member of RNLI?
Our crew members need to:
- be over 17 years old (with the permission of your parents) or over 18.
- be under 55 years old (inshore lifeboat crew) or 65 (all-weather lifeboat crew)
- complete a health assessment, including an eyesight test.
- be physically fit.
- live and/or work close to a lifeboat station.
Can I donate to a specific lifeboat station?
Can I choose how my donation is spent? If you wish, you can specify where or how you would like your donation to be spent – be it training, a particular lifeboat station, or a different area of the RNLI’s work.
Do the French have RNLI?
Its task is saving lives at sea around the French coast, including the overseas départments and territories….Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer.
| Abbreviation | SNSM |
|---|---|
| Purpose | The SNSM is the charity that saves lives at sea |
| Headquarters | Paris |
| Region served | France |
| Official language | French |
Do the RNLI send money abroad?
We currently spend less than 2% of the RNLI’s total annual expenditure on our international drowning prevention activity and we actively seek donations specifically for this work, including the Isle of Man’s International Development Fund and Department for International Development in the UK, both of which have made …
What is the age limit for lifeboat crew?
To become a lifeboat crew member, you need to: be over 17 (with the permission of your parents) or over 18 years old. be under 45 years old for the inshore lifeboat. pass a medical and eyesight test. be physically fit.
Do RNLI lifeguards get paid?
We receive a small amount from the appropriate local authorities and beach owners which helps to meet the cost of lifeguard wages, but the majority of funding for our lifeguard service is from voluntary contributions. As a charity, our lifesaving service relies on the generosity of our supporters.
How do I renew my RNLI membership?
To renew your RNLI membership, simply call us on 0300 300 9918 (from the UK), 01 511 9837 (from the Republic of Ireland) and +44 1202 663234 (from outside the UK) and we will be more than happy to do this for you. Our Supporter Experience Team are available Monday–Friday between 8am and 6pm.
Where is the Royal National Lifeboat Institution registered?
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a charity registered in England and Wales (209603), Scotland (SC037736), the Republic of Ireland (CHY 2678 and 20003326), the Bailiwick of Jersey (14), the Isle of Man (1308 and 006329F), the Bailiwick of Guernsey and Alderney, of West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HZ.
What do we do at RNLI?
We do this through lifeboat search and rescue, lifeguards, water safety education and flood rescue. RNLI – Royal National Lifeboat Institution – Saving Lives at Sea
Are Your Lifeboat crews ready to save lives?
Yet our lifeboat crews have never stopped being on call 24/7, ready and willing to save lives. The unwavering support provided by our community of over 150,000 members is just what they need to ensure they’re always ready, right now and in the future. Your RNLI membership will help them weather the storm.