January 3rd, 2025.



Throughout the RNLI’s 200th year, Newhaven’s dedicated volunteer fundraisers continued to work hard to raise funds and awareness for the charity that Saves Lives at Sea.

The Newhaven RNLI shop had a record-breaking year, taking an incredible £22,400. Eleven volunteers work together to staff the shop and keep it operational seven days a week. Shop volunteer Colin Blair has been volunteering for 35 years, and celebrated his 92nd birthday volunteering in the shop.

Newhaven RNLI’s Events Team has organised and held 11 events throughout 2024, and attended a further 12 community events. The growing team of 28 volunteers raised more than £32,000 throughout the year. The stand out event of the year was the Summer Spectacular, featuring a carnival parade, fayre, and evening live music. Despite contending with rain and wind, the event alone raised over £10,000.

The Newhaven RNLI shop and visits teams are currently looking for volunteers to join them. Volunteering can be fun, sociable and an opportunity to learn new skills while raising funds for your local lifeboat.

Email Newhaven@rnli.org.uk for more information.