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Join our Fundraising Crew!
Will you join our fundraising volunteer crew? Give a little time and power RNLI lifesavers to the rescue! We are recruiting fundraising volunteers to join our fundraising and events team here at Porthcawl RNLI. Apply
Porthcawl RNLI crew member, Gareth Charnock to run the TCS London Marathon 2023
Porthcawl RNLI is delighted that one of its own volunteer crew, Gareth Charnock has been selected to run for the RNLI in this years TCS London Marathon. Gareth said: 'I have been a volunteer at
Porthcawl RNLI lifesavers feature in new series of Saving Lives at Sea
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteer crew from Porthcawl RNLI will feature in the brand new series of popular BBC Two programme Saving Lives at Sea this week. Featuring footage captured on helmet cameras,
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: A tribute to the RNLI’s longest-serving patron
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has paid tribute to its patron Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died today (8 September 2022) at the age of 96. RNLI Chief Executive Mark Dowie said: 'On
Porthcawl RNLI rescues climber from cliff
A climber who got into difficulty whilst climbing with a friend on a cliff face near West Farm, Southerndown was rescued by Porthcawl RNLI volunteers on Wednesday evening (31 August 2022). Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew
Porthcawl RNLI rescue six people on paddleboards in offshore winds
Three pairs of people on paddleboards were helped to safety by Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew on bank holiday Monday (29 August 2022) off Ogmore By Sea. UK Coastguard had received reports of multiple people on
Latest Shouts
Launch 10/24 – 📟 4.27pm
HM Coastguard tasked Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew following a report a windsurfer may be in difficulty in Newton Bay during the tail end of #StormKathleen. The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires was launched
Launch 8+9/24 – 📟 6.41am
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard to assist with a multi-agency incident. Both the charity's relief D Class Peggy D and Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires were launched on service to
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.