Overall GiG Score: 6 ?
Finance Score: -1
Governance Score: 2
Support Score: 5
  • Liabilities <10%: +3
  • Poor Liquidity: -1
  • Good Reserves: +1Large legacies income: +2
  • Pension deficit: -1
  • Multiple Deficits: -2
  • Fundraising costs high: -3
  • 12+ Trustees: -1
  • Dynamic board: +3
  • Large volunteers +3
  • Grant maker support: +2

THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION 

To save lives, promote safety and rescue service efficiency, and provide relief from disaster at sea and on inland and flood waters; to advance the education of the public in matters relating to sea, inland and flood water safety, and in the history and heritage of the Institution; to relieve/assist those who have been involved in saving lives at sea and on inland and flood waters in any capacity.
Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

  • This charity has been successful in attracting volunteers relative to its size
  • The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
  • This charity has a robust balance sheet
  • This charity has received more than half of its income from legacies in recent years
  • The Board appears to be dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

  • There are 14 trustees whereas the Charities Commission recommends a maximum of 12

Financial issues to consider:

  • Liquidity appears to have been slender at the latest year end but unrestricted reserves are available
  • There is a pension deficit of £23,300,000
  • On several occasions in recent years income has been less than spending
  • Fundraising costs are high relative to funds raised
Established: 61 years

www.rnli.org

company_secretary@rnli.org.uk

0300 300 9990

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Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?
Sources of Income ?
Y/E Income
£k
Spending
£k
Surplus/
Deficit
Fundraising
Cost £k
Total
Funds £k
Unrestricted
Funds £k
Mths
Rsrvs
Staff Volun-
teers
31/12/22£231,800£233,000£-1,200£55,487£775,300£594,60030.62,405209,892
31/12/21£219,912£199,803£20,109£41,450£798,200£583,60035.12,39832,382
31/12/20£199,171£172,549£26,622£28,443£757,400£560,800392,05932,240
31/12/19£197,211£197,795£-584£31,785£733,800£559,10033.92,31932,280
31/12/18£192,214£192,057£157£34,323£709,000£565,40035.32,23133,390
31/12/17£202,352£181,965£20,387£27,161£766,300£615,10040.62,1070
31/12/16£197,691£183,201£14,490£36,686£712,625£576,54337.82,1030
31/12/15£191,335£175,335£16,000£35,427£745,400£615,70542.11,9160
31/12/14£190,016£157,650£32,366£34,616£694,962£575,97043.81,7630
31/12/13£191,034£152,899£38,135£34,090£661,814£331,060261,6700
31/12/12£174,682£148,766£25,916£31,617£613,113£321,62325.91,6240
31/12/11£172,690£150,403£22,287£32,239£579,066£306,59924.51,6190
31/12/10£163,569£155,276£8,293£32,093£550,415£320,05824.71,6090
31/12/09£167,900£156,400£11,500£31,600£509,800£287,80022.11,5440
31/12/08£170,500£148,100£22,400£31,600£511,800£302,70024.51,4220
31/12/07£154,000£124,700£29,300£19,000£551,100£307,80029.61,3320
31/12/06£137,100£123,900£13,200£0£0£0n/a00
31/12/05£117,600£121,700£-4,100£0£0£0n/a00
31/12/04£115,000£120,700£-5,700£0£0£0n/a00

Financial Ratios
Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 26.4%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 23.9%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 4%
Highest pay band: £150,000-£200,000
Liabilities/Assets: 3%
Liabilities/Income: 11%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 77%
Reserves/Spending: 30.6 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 3 months
Quick Ratio: 0.1
Asset Split ?
What it does
  • Arts/Culture/Heritage/Science
  • Education/Training
  • General Charitable Purposes
  • The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Who works here?
  • 2,405 employees
  • 209,892 volunteers
Who it helps
  • The General Public/Mankind
How it operates
  • Makes Grants to Individuals
  • Makes Grants to Organisations
  • Provides advocacy/advice/information
  • Provides buildings/facilities/open space
  • Provides human resources
  • Provides services
  • Sponsors or undertakes research
Where it operates
  • Bangladesh, Guernsey, Ireland, Isle Of Man, Jersey, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Tanzania, Throughout England And Wales,

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years
Co-Operative Group£292,072
Masonic Trust£3,000
Essex Community Foundation£2,200
Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland£1,250
Specific Donations
Amount When
Months
To be used for
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Torbay
£3,482 21/10/2023
We deliver safety messaging and education for young people, providing them with the knowledge to make their own decisions on how to be safe in and near water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Lyme Regis
£1,032 21/10/2023
We deliver safety messaging and education for young people, providing them with the knowledge to make their own decisions on how to be safe in and near water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Ramsgate Lifeboat Station
£2,277 21/10/2023
Training crew is a vital part of keeping our lifesaving services running in Ramsgate. Becoming crew is an opportunity for young people to learn new things, gain skills, save lives, and be in a team.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Mudeford Lifeboat Station
£1,159 21/10/2023
We would like to pay for the RNLI's award-winning training for crew at Mudeford, turning willing lifeboat volunteers into capable lifesavers.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Penlee
£5,628 21/10/2023
We would like to provide safety messaging and education for young people – giving them the knowledge to make their own decisions on how to be safe on and near the water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Chiswick Lifeboat Station
£1,961 21/10/2023
Training crew is a vital part of keeping our lifesaving services running in Chiswick. Becoming crew is an opportunity for young people to learn new things, gain skills, save lives, and be in a team.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Barry Dock Lifeboat Station
£1,495 21/10/2023
We will provide lifelong skills for young people who become crew in the community, including first aid, navigation and crisis management, plus outreach and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Criccieth Lifeboat Station
£1,728 21/10/2023
We would like to continue providing lifelong skills for young people by ensuring our crew have up-to-date training to keep their lifesaving skills refined and on point.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Portishead
£1,007 21/10/2023
We would like to provide safety messaging and education for young people – giving them the knowledge to make their own decisions on how to be safe on and near the water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Tenby Lifeboat Station
£5,328 21/10/2023
We would like to continue to provide crew training, which is split between bespoke courses. The crew are also expected to train once a week to keep their lifesaving skills refined and on point.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Trearddur Bay Lifeboat Station
£1,017 21/10/2023
We provide lifelong skills for young people who become crew in the community, including first aid, navigation and crisis management, plus outreach and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLIHorton and Port Eynon Lifeboat Station
£5,958 21/10/2023
We will provide lifelong skills for young people who become crew in the community, including first aid, navigation and crisis management, plus outreach and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to St. Bees Lifeboat Station
£6,582 21/10/2023
We will provide lifelong skills for young people who become crew in the community including first aid, navigation and crisis management as well as providing outreach and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Barmouth Lifeboat Station
£4,165 21/10/2023
We will provide lifelong skills for young crew members, including first aid, navigation and crisis management, as well as providing outreach support and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Silloth Lifeboat Station
£2,996 21/10/2023
We would like to provide lifelong skills for young people who become crew in the community including first aid, navigation and crisis management, as well as outreach and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Royal National Lifeboat Institution Redbay
£2,133 21/10/2023
We would like to fund lifesaving training, ensuring our volunteers are best equipped to save lives and educate people.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Shoreham Lifeboat Station
£9,379 21/10/2023
We would like to pay for the RNLI's award-winning training for crew at Shoreham, turning willing lifeboat volunteers into capable lifesavers.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Teignmouth
£2,205 21/10/2023
We provide the provision of safety messaging and education for young people, ensuring young people have the knowledge and opportunity to make their own decisions on safety on and near the water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Hastings Lifeboat Station
£2,224 21/10/2023
Training crew is a vital part of keeping our lifesaving services running in Hastings. Becoming crew is an opportunity for young people to learn new things, gain skills, save lives, and be in a team.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Brighton Lifeboat Station
£2,534 21/10/2023
We would like to provide training to keep our lifesaving services running in Brighton. Becoming crew is an opportunity for young people to learn new skills, save lives and work as a team.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI St Ives
£3,274 21/10/2023
Provision of safety messaging and education for young people – providing young people with the knowledge and opportunity so they can make their own decisions on how to be safe on and near the water
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Angle Lifeboat Station
£2,057 21/10/2023
We will provide lifelong skills for young people who become crew in the community, including first aid, navigation and crisis management as well as providing outreach and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Fleetwood Lifeboat Station
£7,100 21/10/2023
We will provide lifelong skills for young people who become crew in the community, including first aid, navigation and crisis management, plus outreach and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Rhyl LIfeboat Station
£4,238 21/10/2023
We provide lifelong skills for young people who become crew in the community, including first aid, navigation and crisis management, plus outreach and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Porthcawl Lifeboat Station
£4,834 21/10/2023
We will provide lifelong skills for young people who become crew in the community, including first aid, navigation and crisis management, plus outreach and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Penarth Lifeboat Station
£1,894 21/10/2023
We will provide lifelong skills for young people who become crew in the community, including first aid, navigation and crisis management, plus outreach and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Blackpool Lifeboat Station
£2,572 21/10/2023
We will provide lifelong skills for young people who become crew in the community including first aid, navigation and crisis management as well as providing outreach and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Falmouth
£3,921 21/10/2023
We deliver safety messaging and education for young people so they can make their own decisions on how to be safe in and near the water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Walmer Lifeboat Station
£4,565 21/10/2023
We would like to pay for the RNLI's award-winning training for crew at Walmer, turning willing lifeboat volunteers into capable lifesavers.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Dartmouth
£1,014 21/10/2023
We will provide young people with the knowledge and opportunity so they can make their own decisions on how to be safe on or near water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Hayling Island Lifeboat Station
£1,084 21/10/2023
Training crew is vital for keeping our lifesaving services running in Hayling Island. Becoming crew is an opportunity for young people to learn new things, gain skills, save lives, and be in a team.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Workington Lifeboat Station
£2,139 21/10/2023
We would like to provide lifelong skills for young people who become crew in the community, including first aid, navigation and crisis management, as well as outreach and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Royal National Lifeboat Institution Bangor
£1,973 21/10/2023
We would like to fund lifesaving training, ensuring our volunteers are best equipped to save lives and educate people.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to New Quay RNLI Lifeboat Station
£3,558 21/10/2023
We would like to provide lifelong skills, including first aid, navigation and crisis management, for young people who become crew members in the community.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Fowey
£4,421 21/10/2023
We focus on the provision of safety messaging and education for young people, providing the knowledge and opportunity for them to make their own decisions on how to be safe on and near the water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Moelfre Lifeboat Station
£1,996 21/10/2023
We provide lifelong skills for young people who become crew in the community, including first aid, navigation and crisis management, plus outreach and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Fishguard Lifeboat Station
£4,625 21/10/2023
We will provide lifelong skills for young people who become crew in the community, including first aid, navigation and crisis management, and further outreach and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Hoylake Lifeboat Station
£1,524 21/10/2023
We would like to offer lifelong skills for young people who become crew in the community including first aid, navigation and crisis management, as well as outreach and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Porthdinllaen Lifeboat Station
£1,436 21/10/2023
We would like to continue to provide crew training, which is split between bespoke courses. The crew are also expected to train once a week to keep their lifesaving skills refined and on point.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Dover Lifeboat Station
£3,167 21/10/2023
Training crew is a vital part of keeping our lifesaving services running in Dover. Becoming crew is an opportunity for young people to learn new things, gain skills, save lives, and be in a team.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Aberdyfi Lifeboat Station
£5,410 21/10/2023
We will provide lifelong skills for young crew members, including first aid, navigation and crisis management, as well as providing outreach support and education for children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Burry Port Lifeboat Station
£3,708 21/10/2023
We would like to continue providing lifelong skills for young people by ensuring our crew have up-to-date training to keep their lifesaving skills refined and on point.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Exmouth
£2,028 21/10/2023
We focus on the provision of safety messaging and education for young people, providing the knowledge and opportunity for them to make their own decisions on how to be safe on and near the water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Calshot Lifeboat Station
£3,506 21/10/2023
Training crew is a vital part of keeping our lifesaving services running in Calshot. Becoming crew is an opportunity for young people to learn new things, gain skills, save lives, and be in a team.
Essex Community Foundation - Grant to Royal National Lifeboat Institution
£1,000 18/04/2023
to support the rescue service to save lives at sea
Essex Community Foundation - Grant to Royal National Lifeboat Institution
£100 20/03/2023
towards the cost of providing a 24 hour rescue service to save lives at sea across the UK
Masonic Trust - MCF Matched Funding
£500 05/12/2022
Unrestricted matched funding in partnership with the local masonic province
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Gt Yarmouth & Gorleston RNLI
£1,291 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the local community about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Wells-next-the-Sea RNLI
£1,295 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the local community about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Whitstable Lifeboat Station
£2,535 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the people of Whitstable about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Rhyl Beach Lifeguards
£3,046 22/10/2022
We educate the local community about the dangers of water to reduce the risk of drowning. When people do get into danger our brave, courageous volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Ceredigion Beach Lifeguards
£2,341 22/10/2022
We supervise and engage the local community about the dangers of water to reduce the risk of drowning but when people do get into danger, our highly skilled lifeguards risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Selsey Lifeboat Station
£2,397 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the people of Selsey about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Southend-on-Sea Lifeboat Station
£3,184 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the people of Southend about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Flint Lifeboat Station
£3,598 22/10/2022
We educate the local community about the dangers of water to reduce the risk of drowning. When people do get into danger our brave, courageous volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Lifeguard Unit Hastings
£3,762 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the people of Hastings about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Lowestoft RNLI
£1,667 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the local community about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Porthcawl Beach Lifeguards
£5,541 22/10/2022
We supervise and engage the local community about the dangers of water to reduce the risk of drowning but when people do get into danger our highly skilled lifeguards risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Ballycastle Beach Lifeguards
£2,146 22/10/2022
We educate the local community about the dangers of water to reduce the risk of drowning. When people do get into danger our brave, courageous volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Royal National Lifeboat Institution Aldeburgh
£1,137 22/10/2022
We educate the local community about the dangers of water to reduce the risk of drowning, but when people do get into danger our brave volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Clacton-on-Sea RNLI
£1,001 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the local community about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Carmarthenshire Beach Lifeguards
£2,938 22/10/2022
We educate the local community about the dangers of water to reduce the risk of drowning. When people do get into danger our brave, courageous volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Mablethorpe RNLI
£5,163 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the local community about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Aberavon Beach Lifeguards
£1,728 22/10/2022
We supervise and engage the local community about the dangers of water to reduce the risk of drowning but when people do get into danger our highly skilled lifeguards risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Lifeguards Unit Bexhill-on-Sea
£1,819 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the people of Bexhill about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Happisburgh RNLI
£1,242 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the local community about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to The Lizard Lifeboat
£3,319 22/10/2022
We provide a lifeboat service, lifeguards on local beaches and education designed to prevent tragedies around the local coast.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Sheerness Lifeboat
£3,978 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the people of Sheerness about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Beaumaris Lifeboat Station
£1,747 22/10/2022
We educate the local community about the dangers of water to reduce the risk of drowning. When people do get into danger our brave, courageous volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Dungeness Lifeboat Station
£2,021 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the local community about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Portsmouth Lifeboat Station
£2,796 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the people of Portsmouth about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Walmer Lifeboat Station
£4,630 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the people of Walmer about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Tenby Beach Lifeguards
£4,585 22/10/2022
We supervise and engage the local community about the dangers of water to reduce the risk of drowning but when people do get into danger our highly skilled lifeguards risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Donaghadee
£2,606 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the local community about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Cleethorpes RNLI
£3,679 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the local community about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Moelfre Lifeboat Station
£1,536 22/10/2022
We educate the local community about the dangers of water to reduce the risk of drowning. When people do get into danger our brave, courageous volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Aberystwyth Lifeboat Station
£1,007 22/10/2022
We would like to train volunteers and educate the local community about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Newhaven Lifeboat Station
£3,022 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the Newhaven community about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning. Our volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Gravesend Lifeboat Station
£4,227 22/10/2022
We want to educate people in Gravesend, particularly schools and young adults, about the dangers of the Thames and the risks fo drowning.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Pembrokeshire Beach Lifeguards
£1,356 22/10/2022
We supervise and engage the local community about the dangers of water to reduce the risk of drowning but when people do get into danger our highly skilled lifeguards risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Lifeguards Southwold
£1,491 22/10/2022
We educate the local community about the dangers of water to reduce the risk of drowning. When people do get into danger our brave, courageous volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Littlehampton Lifeboat Station
£2,626 22/10/2022
We would like to train more volunteers and educate the Littlehampton community, particularly schools and young people, about the dangers of water and the risk of drowning
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Redcar RNLI
£3,822 22/10/2022
We educate the local community about the dangers of water to reduce the risk of drowning but when people do get into danger, our courageous volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Conwy Lifeboat Station
£1,969 22/10/2022
We educate the local community about the dangers of water to reduce the risk of drowning but when people do get into danger, our courageous volunteer crew members risk their lives to save others.
Masonic Trust - MCF Festival
£2,000 29/06/2022
the purchase of an Infra-Red camera
Quartet Community Foundation - RNLI (WsM Branch)
£1,000 25/05/2022
Towards the ongoing work of the organisation.
Essex Community Foundation - Grant to Royal National Lifeboat Institution
£100 20/04/2022
towards the cost of providing a 24 hour rescue service to save lives at sea across the UK
Essex Community Foundation - Grant to Royal National Lifeboat Institution
£1,000 31/01/2022
to support the rescue service to save lives at sea
Masonic Trust - MCF Matched Funding
£500 24/01/2022
Unrestricted matched funding in partnership with the local masonic province
Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland - A grant to Royal National Lifeboat Institution
£250 13/01/2022
Supporting the Tynemouth Lifeboat Station
Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland - A grant to Royal National Lifeboat Institution
£1,000 25/11/2021
Supporting Tynemouth Lifeboat Station
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Brighton Lifeboat Station
£2,817 23/10/2021
It would enable us to continue saving lives at sea and raising awareness within our community of the dangers of water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Barra Lifeboat Station
£4,256 23/10/2021
We would like to raise funds for kit and training for our crews to enable them to continue saving lives at sea and raising awareness within our community of the dangers of water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Aberdovey
£5,349 23/10/2021
We would provide essential kit and training for crew members, so that we can continue to save lives at sea and raise awareness within our community of the dangers of water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Tighnabruaich Lifeboat Station
£13,120 23/10/2021
We would like to raise funds so that we can continue saving lives at sea, and raise community awareness surrounding the dangers of water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Redbay
£2,531 23/10/2021
We would provide essential kit and training for crew members, so that we can continue to save lives at sea and raise awareness within our community of the dangers of water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Cullercoats
£7,916 23/10/2021
We would provide essential kit and training for crew members, so that we can continue to save lives at sea and raise awareness within our community of the dangers of water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Fleetwood Lifeboat Station
£5,130 23/10/2021
It would enable us to continue saving lives at sea and raising awareness within our community of the dangers of water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI St Bees Lifeboat Station
£7,495 23/10/2021
We would provide essential kit and training for crew members, so that we can continue to save lives at sea and raise awareness within our community of the dangers of water.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RNLI Lifeguards
£4,872 23/10/2021
We hope to raise the funds to enable us to continue saving lives at sea, and raise community awareness of the dangers of water.
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How is it governed?

Trustees (14)
Current Trustees appointed
Gender Split

Legal constitution
  • Charity registered in England & Wales on 28/01/1963, number: 209603
  • Registered at Companies House on 01/01/1970, number: RC000503
Gift Aid
  • Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Event History
Policies in force
  • Complaints handling
  • Conflicting interests
  • Investment
  • Paying staff
  • Risk management
  • Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Volunteer management
Filing Record
19 returns made; all on time
Recent reorganisation events:
  • Asset transfer in from FRIENDS OF CLEETHORPES HERITAGE on 24/07/2019
  • Asset transfer in from THE JUNE STEVENS FOUNDATION on 22/07/2020
  • Asset transfer in from THE OLIVE HERBERT CHARITABLE TRUST on 09/02/2021
Main office

R N L I
West Quay Road
Poole
BH15 1HZ

Objectives

3. THE OBJECT OF THE INSTITUTION (THE OBJECT) SHALL BE TO SAVE LIVES AT SEA AND ON INLAND AND FLOOD WATERS. IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THE OBJECT, THE POWERS OF THE INSTITUTION SHALL WITHOUT LIMITATION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:3.1 TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND PROVIDE RELIEF FROM DISASTER AT SEA AND ON INLAND AND FLOOD WATERS;3.2 TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS RELATING TO SAFETY AT SEA AND ON INLAND AND FLOOD WATERS AND IN THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF THE INSTITUTION;3.3 TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF RESCUE SERVICES AT SEA AND ON INLAND AND FLOOD WATERS; AND3.4 TO RELIEVE AND ASSIST THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN SAVING LIVES AT SEA AND ON INLAND AND FLOOD WATERS IN ANY CAPACITY AND WHO ARE IN NEED OF SUCH RELIEF OR ASSISTANCE BY REASON OF POVERTY, DISABILITY, INFIRMITY OR OTHERWISE, AND THE DEPENDENTS.

Defined Area of Benefit:

PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN AND AROUND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, THE ISLE OF MAN, THE CHANNEL ISLANDS AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND.

Data Sources

Charity Commission for England and Wales
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