Bideford Soapbox derby are taking part in Ride the Rapids for RNLI Appledore Lifeboat Station

rebecca edwards is raising money for RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Ride The Rapids Raft Race · 31 August 2025

RNLI Appledore Lifeboat Station
Campaign by RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RCN Eng/Wal 209603,SC037736,ROI20003326,IOM1308,Jer14)
The Appledore Lifeboat Station joined the RNLI in 1855, today its volunteers operate a 24-hour search and rescue service along the north coast of Devon. To do this they rely on the safest, most reliable lifeboats and modern station to launch from.

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Appledore’s lifeboat station was established in 1825 and has served the community for nearly 200 years. The Appledore Lifeboat Station joining the RNLI in 1855.

The volunteer lifeboat crew provide a 24-hour search and rescue service 365 days a year, but none of this would be possible without the support of the public and their donations. It costs in the region of £250k a year to run and maintain the service in Appledore, all of which comes from the generous donations of the public.

Your donation will help to fund the selfless work of our volunteer lifeboat crew in Appledore, by doing so you will be helping to save lives around our coast and will be providing the best equipment possible to ensure the safety of our volunteers.

Donation summary

Total
£280.00
+ £57.50 Gift Aid
Online
£280.00
Offline
£0.00

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