Latest News Stories
Data shows demand on RNLI lifeboat crews soared as summer lockdown was eased
Volunteer crew members at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) faced an unprecedented summer* with new statistics revealing a dramatic increase in the number of water users needing to be helped by the charity’s lifeboat
RNLI long service medal awarded
Paul Eastment of Porthcawl was recently awarded a long service medal for over twenty years of service to the RNLI. Paul first joined Porthcawl lifeboat crew in late 1997, then in 2002 he held dual
RNLI in Wales calls on public to be extra cautious over half term break
The RNLI is warning people who live by the Welsh coast and can walk to beaches for exercise during the fire break not to take unnecessary risks. The charity is urging people not to put
Charity urges public to be vigilant of high spring tides this weekend
The RNLI are reminding the public to check tide times before walking on the coast this weekend as the high spring tides reach a peak on Saturday and Sunday. Spring tides happen twice every month
Host a Fish Supper and help the RNLI save lives this autumn
Lifesavers at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) are encouraging people to support them by signing up to host a Fish Supper this October and raise vital funds for the lifesaving charity. The RNLI’s annual
Porthcawl Polar Bears Swim the English Channel and Raise Money for RNLI and NCI
Four local swimmers proved their fitness by swimming the English Channel this July in a relay format raising money for Porthcawl RNLI and Porthcawl NCI. The team are known as Porthcawl Polar Bears and regularly
Latest Shouts
Launch 13/24
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard following reports of a paddleboard (SUP) a fair distance from the shore off Hardy's Bay, Ogmore by Sea in fading light. The charity's Atlantic 85, Rose
Launch 11+12/24 – 📟 11.01pm
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard to assist with a multi-agency search taking place along the Porthcawl coastline. The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires and relief D Class Peggy D
Latest Events
RescueFest 2024
RescueFest 2024 is Porthcawl RNLI's exciting, free, family friendly open day and rescue demonstration event. Expect action packed demonstrations and displays by the RNLI, emergency services and other organisations. Plus, newfoundland dog display, entertainment and
Porthcawl RNLI Fundraising and Events Group AGM
Porthcawl RNLI Fundraising & Event Group will be holding their AGM at Porthcawl RNLI station on Monday 13 May at the RNLI Station at 6.00pm. All welcome.