Fund Raising

Fundraising is in full swing. The current lifeboat "Community Spirit II" is due for renewal mid 2008. This is necessary to comply with Coastguard regulations which are designed to ensure that casualties and crew have equipment that is fit for purpose.

Loughor Inshore Rescue Boat is an independent lifeboat charity that relies on the generosity of people, mainly in the Loughor Estuary area, to keep it operational. We receive no financial support from the MCA (Maritime Coastguard Agency) or RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) although we are a 'declared' inshore lifeboat facility the same as RNLI inshore lifeboats, and work closely with both organisations in this area.

Recent fundraising events include:

Llanelli Carnival Parade:
on 21st November 2008 we attended the Llanelli Town Carnival, We were there to show people who we are and to raise the profile of our service.

Marshalling a flounder festival:
With wide-spread support from the local fishing fraternity. Our heartfelt thanks to the competitors and sponsors for their generosity. Over £4,000 went into the new boat fund.

Santa at Wyevale:
From mid November 2006, the crew 'assisted' Santa in his grotto at Wyevale garden centre. This required a huge commitment to ensure that the grotto was operational every Saturday and Sunday for six weekends. The reward was over £7,000 which contributed to the new boat fund. Thanks to Wyevale for the opportunity, the crew, and to the friends of Loughor inshore (especially Leighton and John) for their support.

Collection days:
Were held at St Elli Centre Llanelli and Somerfield Gorseinon. The public were able to see the boat, meet the crew and make a donation. The combined total was £1,700. Thanks to the people of Gorseinon and Llanelli and the management at both sites.

Regatta:
Summertime in Loughor is Regatta time. The annual Loughor Boating Club Regatta supported the lifeboat to the tune of £500. It also managed to support the air ambulance and 2 other charities too! A BIG thank you to The Boating Club, Regatta committee and everyone who supported the charities on the day.

To keep our station running costs around £25,000 per year, and because we are a charity we are not allowed to directly ask for any money from the people we assist. We are on call 24 hours per day 365 days per year, to help persons in distress.

We depend on you, so please help us. Remember every little helps to keep us providing a service to the public.

If you would like to make a donation, or would like further information on the work that we do, please contact us at the following address:

Loughor Inshore Rescue,