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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.

The RNLI also works to promote sea and beach safety.

Lifeboats

The RNLI has different classes of lifeboats for different types of job.LifeguardsRescues, first aid, and lots of advice - it's all in a day's work for an RNLI lifeguard.

Money mattersEvery year the charity must find £123.5M to keep our lifeboats and lifeguards operating.

Sea and beach safetyThe experts' advice on how to stay safe on or near the water.

Flood rescue teamReady to help in flooding emergencies at home and abroad.

TrainingSee how the RNLI's lifesavers gain the skills they need.