RNLI to mark 200th anniversary with global recognition

UNESCO to endorse RNLI's lifesaving work in 2024-2025

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will receive official worldwide recognition by UNESCO in 2024-2025 to mark its 200th anniversary.

The lifesaving charity, founded in 1824, will be recognised by UNESCO due to its international reach and impact.

The RNLI's 200th anniversary will be celebrated with events and activities across the UK, Ireland, and the Isle of Man.

The RNLI is calling on the public to get involved in the celebrations by volunteering, donating, or shopping.