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SO WHY THE LIFEBOATS..??
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. They 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 is funded entirely from donations, yet it provides an essential public service. Here are some facts:
]The cost: £138m / yr and recieves nothing from Darling/Brown
]During 2008: Launches - 8,293 People Rescued - 7,612 ]300 lifeboats crewed by 4,500 volunteers ]Entirely funded by donations Covers inland waters and up to 100 Nmiles offshore