Department For Transport Funding Awarded

Projects across the UK awarded funding for rescue equipment and training -

Almost £1 million has been awarded by Maritime Minister Robert Goodwill today (18 February 2016) to 51 UK charities to support water rescue services in local communities.

The government scheme gives voluntary groups crucial funding for new equipment and training to support their rescue efforts on and around inland and inshore waterways.

The money is for the purchase of lifeboats, launch vehicles, rafts and safety gear, as well as going towards training and other costs to support lifesaving efforts.

This is the second year of the 5 year scheme. In January 2015 more than £800,000 was awarded to 21 charities across the UK.

Details of those who have shared the £1.7 million government funding over the last 2 years has been published.

We are delighted to announce we have been awarded £12,690.60 to implement our life saving equipment and maintain what we currently have.

Further information of all the successful awards can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-gives-915000-boost-to-water-rescue-charities