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Learn About The RNLI - The Charity That Saves Lives At Sea About us The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Powered primarily by kind donations, our search and rescue service has been saving lives for over 200 years. We are a charity founded upon and driven by our values of selflessness, courage, dependability and trustworthiness, with volunteers at our heart. Values shared by generations of supporters like you who have powered our lifesaving work through your kindness and generosity for over 200 years. The vast majority of RNLI people are volunteers - ordinary people doing extraordinary things - supported by expert staff, all working together to help communities at home and abroad save lives. Photo: Steve Lowe Swanage RNLI’s Shannon class lifeboat, George Thomas Lacy 13-13, at sea. How the RNLI is run The RNLI relies on thousands of dedicated volunteers to run our lifesaving service. Separate from the coastguard and independent of government, we are a charity with one aim – to save every one.…