Foresters Friendly Society, which has an enduring relationship with the RNLI, is sponsoring the RNLI Heritage Trust through 2011.

The sponsorship coincides with the RNLI being chosen by the Society’s High Chief Ranger, Michael Grealy, as the focus for his appeal for 2010–11.

Foresters Friendly Society has been providing financial solutions for its members since 1834 and has funded 22 lifeboats, from The Forester in 1864 to Pride of London Foresters in 2005.

The RNLI Heritage Trust cares for the RNLI's artefacts and archives.