RNLI
Ordinary people doing an extraordinary job
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. We provide a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the coasts of the UK and RoI, as well as a seasonal lifeguard service on many of the busiest beaches in England and Wales.
Lifeboat crews are mostly volunteers, who come from all walks of life, and give up their time and comfort to carry out rescues and save lives at sea on the lifeboats.
With over 48,000 lifeboat crew members in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, of which over 340 are women, lifeboat crews are dedicated and make a major commitment - which could ultimately include risking their life. They respond at a moment's notice, no matter where they are or what they are doing when the pager goes off. Crews are regularly called away from their families, their beds and their work, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Often they'll leave a place of comfort to brave the cold and wet in situations that test their skill, strength and courage. Their lifesaving work is essential, ofte difficult and sometimes dangerous.
The commitment of crew members isn't only measured in the time spent involved in rescues. Increasingly, new equipment and faster boats also means that regular training programmes account for much of the time. This training includes boat handling, radio communications, first aid, navigation and radar training.
The RNLI's running costs average around £378,000 (€417,300) a day. For every £1 raised, 84p is spent on operations and 16p is spent on generating income.
To find out more visit www.rnli.org.uk and to find out more about fundraising events in particular, please visit www.rnli.org.uk/events.
Support the RNLI at Blair this year by particitpating in the CCI*** Cross Country Course walk with top event riders leading the way. Click here to find out more about the course walks.
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Atholl Estates Office
Blair Atholl
Perthshire
PH18 5TH
Tel: 01796 481543