Further to our previous coverage of RNLI shoreworks, we can report that the charity is wrapping up its appeal to fund a new boathouse at Exmouth, Devon, now that it has reached its target.

Exmouth’s facilities are much in need of an update. The existing boathouses, for the all-weather and inshore lifeboats, are 1km apart. One is temporary, the other is 100 years old.

The new boathouse (pictured under construction) will have many improved facilities, including crew changing and training rooms and a mechanic’s workshop. Thanks are due to fundraisers in south Devon and all around the UK and RoI, who reached a total of £2.1M in January.

Meanwhile, in West Sussex, building work has begun at Shoreham Harbour lifeboat station. A new boathouse is needed for the Tamar class lifeboat earmarked for the station, and fundraising is ongoing for this project. To find out more visit rnli.org.uk/shorehamappeal and for other station projects in your area, see RNLI Compass.