Stonehaven RNLI new station appeal raised over £130,000. Thank you!

Over the last two years the Stonehaven RNLI Fundraising team have held a number of events to raise funds for the new station. Their ever popular coffee mornings, fish and chip suppers and hugely successful Gin and Wine tasting evenings. Some of our volunteer crew have also subjected themselves to marathon running and the Beast Race, all in aid of raising funds for the new station.

Added to the support from the community for these events the lifeboat station has also received significant backing from local businesses, schools and local events.

Peter Esson, Stonehaven RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager says: ‘We are incredibly grateful to the Stonehaven community and local businesses for their continued generosity and support. Without their support we couldn’t have gotten the new station build over the line. We would like to say a huge thank you.’

As the new station building nears its completion the volunteer crew and fundraisers are looking forward to moving into their new premises. With a new shop, a first for Stonehaven RNLI, expansive crew and training rooms and integrated boat hall the new station will be a game changer.

To support operations going forward Stonehaven RNLI is actively seeking new volunteers in a variety of roles. To find out more about becoming a shop volunteer, visits team member or fundraiser member email the community manager on [email protected]. If you are interested in getting involved in an operational capacity (shore and boast crew) email the station direct on [email protected].

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Notes to editors

· Stonehaven RNLI was re-established in 2013 with the placing on service of a B-Class Atlantic 75. The current Inshore lifeboat is an Atlantic 85 B-Class the ‘Jamie Hunter’

· On 25th February 2024- Stonehaven RNLI commemorated the 150th Anniversary of the tragedy of the 1874 Stonehaven lifeboat disaster

· 2025 will see the opening of Stonehaven RNLI’s new station building

RNLI media contacts

Anna Carlton, Lifeboat Press Officer for Stonehaven RNLI, 07530 338562, [email protected]

Natasha Rushby, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for Scotland, 07826 900639, [email protected]

Martin Macnamara, RNLI Regional Communications Lead for Scotland, 07920 365929, [email protected]

RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789

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Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824 its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 142,200 lives.

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.

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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.