In 2014, RNLI lifeboats launched 8,462 times and our busiest station was Tower on the River Thames, with 543 launches.

Volunteer lifeboat crews rescued 8,727 people – an increase from 2013’s 8,384 rescues – with 368 classed as lives saved, 43 more than the previous year.

RNLI lifeguards attended 17,050 incidents; a decrease from 19,594 in 2013. For more statistics see overleaf.

10,496
people rescued by our lifesavers in 2014