Supporters
Windsor Runner
Windsor Runner (Civil Service No 42) was so named to commemorate the fundraising success of the twelve half marathon races held at Windsor Great Park each year up to 1995. This Trent-class lifeboat was stationed at Blyth, Northumberland, and went into service on 1 December 1995. She was purchased at a cost to The Fund of £693,698.
Fraser Flyer
Fraser Flyer (Civil Service No. 43) entered the relief fleet in February 1999. The name was chosen to acknowledge the work of a Lifeboat Fund Chairman, Sir Angus Fraser, who sadly died in 2001. This Severn boat is the largest class in the RNLI's fleet and was provided at a cost to The Fund of £879,750. She tours the coast assisting at many lifeboat stations.
Thank you for saving our lives
Martin Toner, a Welfare Officer from Belfast emailed us to say:
“The RNLI saved me and two of my friends in 2001.
“We were treated for hypothermia in hospital and advised that we may have only survived another 5-10 minutes in the water, due to our body temperatures being so low.
"I cannot stress enough the great work that RNLI volunteers do and how important they are to saving lives. No-one knows when they, or a loved one, might require the assistance of the RNLI, and I would encourage anyone to 'dig deep' when contributing to this, very important Fund.”
Why this matters
Fiona Harrison, former Deputy Director, Greener Scotland, Scottish Government says
“I have sailed all my life one way or another. I'm a qualified skipper and I now enjoy long distance offshore sailing.
“Please help The Lifeboat Fund support the RNLI, who save so many lives at sea, braving conditions none of us would want to be caught in. Lifeboat crews are all volunteers and rely on our donations. All money raised by The Fund goes directly to this wonderful cause.
“ I took a short career break from the Scottish Government to sail round the UK in my 27 foot yacht . There were some scary times and we often heard Mayday calls from others in trouble. It was a huge comfort to know that RNLI were just a radio call away."
Our Lifeboats' Performance
Here is the latest information on the performance of our Lifeboats - to the end of 2013:
| Year | Launches | Lives Saved | Rescued* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 264 | 9 | 277 |
| 2012 | 252 | 6 | 281 |
| 2011 | 215 | 5 | 141 |
| 2010 | 261 | 4 | 250 |
| 2009 | 348 | 15 | 347 |
| 2008 | 289 | 12 | 117 |
*People rescued figures include lives saved
| Lifeboat ON | Name | Launches | Lives Saved | People Rescued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON1167 | The Princess Royal | 281 | 17 | 206 |
| ON1204 | Windsor Runner | 157 | 19 | 199 |
| ON1237 | Fraser Flyer | 189 | 7 | 262 |
| E-001 | Public Servant | 688 | 36 | 217 |
| H-003 | Hunstanton Flyer | 120 | 4 | 88 |
| D-655 | Guardian Angel | 51 | 2 | 37 |
| D-654 | Angel of Holyhead | 129 | 7 | 120 |
| B-806 | Mudeford Servant | 356 | 9 | 453 |
| D-697 | Stranraer Saviour | 42 | 1 | 35 |
| B-826 | Sgt. Bob Martin | 474 | 11 | 521 |
| B-837 | Charles Dibdin | 126 | 5 | 62 |
| D-738** | David Roulston | 86 | 0 | 32 |
*Our latest lifeboat to be purchased - placed on service at Portrush, September 2010
The Lifeboat Fund Secretary
Angela Saunders
Hon Secretary, The Lifeboat Fund
Scottish Government
E1 Spur
Saughton House
Broomhouse Drive
EDINBURGH
EH11 3XD
TEL: 0131-244 8488
FAX: 0131-244 3833
David Roulston
David Roulston, The Lifeboat Fund's 52nd lifeboat, went into service in September 2010 at the Portrush Lifeboat Station, Northern Ireland. The lifeboat is a D-class lifeboat, measuring 5 metres in length. She was named in memory of David Roulston, a Northern Ireland Tourist Board official who drowned tragically off the Antrim coast in 2005. The lifeboat can carry 3 crew members and is a fast, light-weight inflatable that is compact and highly manoeuvrable. This makes her ideal for rescue close to shore in moderate conditions. She can also be righted manually by the lifeboat crew in the event of a capsize.