Today marks the 249th birthday of Sir William Hillary, the founder of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. In 1823 Sir William made an impassioned appeal to the nation, calling for a service dedicated to saving lives at sea, and in 1824 the RNLI was founded. | RNLI

As Christmas approaches, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging people to take care as statistics show lifeboats will launch over 100 times during the festive period* to help those in need. Figures over the last 10 years for the festive period show that RNLI lifeboats will launch on average 111 times, and aid 55 people back to safety with many volunteers having their festive celebrations interrupted. Andy Doe, RNLI Hastings Coxswain said: ‘This Christmas, many RNLI lifesavers w

Tonight. BBC Two. 8PM. The return of Saving Lives at Sea. | RNLI

When you think of the RNLI, what kind of rescues come to mind? From sinking boats to being trapped on the rocks, our volunteer crews will answer the call whatever, whenever and wherever it might be. But our crews need your help this Christmas. They are busier than ever and our income has gone down. Please help in any way you can and together, we can weather the Perfect Storm: http://rnli.info/0UR0IR | RNLI

An RNLI station in the southeast, which has helped to rescue more than 300 people over the past decade, has taken delivery of a new lifeboat for use in its search and rescue operations. | Read more: https://bit.ly/3ERYxEx | RTÉ News

Here's a sneak peek on how the #FloatToLive lean art has been pressure washed onto the wall of Brighton Marina. Proud partners of Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). #RNLI | Kärcher