During his term of office as The Worshipful the Mayor from May 2006 to May 2007, Councillor Colin Belsey chose to support Eastbourne RNLI as the Mayor’s charity.
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is a national charity that saves lives at sea.
It provides a 24-hour on-call service to cover search and rescue requirements out to 100 nautical miles from the coast.
The RNLI is independent from the government and continues to rely on voluntary contributions and legacies for its income.
The RNLI in Eastbourne is the third busiest station in Britain. The Mayor of Eastbourne from 2006 to 2007 felt that it plays a very important role in our community.
The aims of the RNLI are:
to save lives, promote safety and provide relief from disaster at sea
to save lives, promote safety and provide relief from disaster on inland waters
History
The RNLI has a long and proud history. Since it was founded in 1824, as the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, there have been countless examples of courage, selflessness and dedication which are qualities still shown by volunteer crew members, shore helpers and fundraisers of the RNLI today.
In 1891, the RNLI became the first charity to organise a street collection, marking the beginning of a strong fundraising tradition.
When people get into difficulties in or near the water, they call on the RNLI. Since 1824 lifeboats have saved over 137,000 lives. They can only carry out their lifesaving work thanks to the generosity of your donations.
Lifeboat crews are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and ready to drop everything and risk their lives to save others. Volunteers do not get paid for the vital service they provide.
Donations
Your donation, however small, will make a valuable contribution towards saving lives at sea. It could help train someone in search-and-rescue techniques, first aid, resuscitation or any of the other vital skills volunteer crews need. It could also help provide additional training for some of the many beach lifeguards who work all summer, saving and safeguarding lives on Eastbourne’s beaches.
If you or your organisation would like to make a donation to RNLI please visit their website.
Your donation will be gratefully accepted.
