The RNLI is funded by voluntary donations.
I think you mean RNLI and Grace Darling. The RNLI is the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and Grace Darling was a young woman who helped rescue several people in a wreck in 1838.
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All RNLI 'staff' are volunteers. They are usually employed in other businesses, but carry pagers so they can be summoned at a moments notice in the event of an incident.
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Well they save people lifes and animals
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As of 2023, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) employs around 1,000 lifeguards across the UK and Ireland. These lifeguards are stationed on popular beaches during the summer months to ensure the safety of beachgoers. The RNLI also trains volunteers and offers beach safety education to further enhance public safety.
On average, about 8 RNLI crew members die each year while carrying out their life-saving duties. However, the number can vary from year to year.