National Coastwatch Institution

The objective of the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) is to assist in the protection and preservation of life at sea and along the United Kingdom coastline. The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) is a Registered Charity (No. 1159975), established in 1994 and celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024. There are 60 stations around the coasts of England and Wales, from Fleetwood in the North West to Filey on the East coast. The stations are staffed by over 2,700 qualified volunteers. Volunteers from every walk of life are welcome and all are fully trained including; reading maritime charts, operating VHF radios and interpreting weather and tides. Funds are needed to help continue the charity’s lifesaving work assisting HM Coastguard. This includes the development of new stations and safety cameras, essential maintenance, public safety programmes, equipment and training. The NCI has support from our Royal Patron, HRH Princess Royal. In 2023, NCI participated in over 850 search and rescue incidents, of which 365 were initiated by NCI watchkeepers. Up to September 2024 NCI has been involved in 614 search and rescue incidents, resulting in 293 persons rescued, 111 of whom were rescued at NCI-initiated shouts. These results could not be achieved without the invaluable support of our volunteers, patrons, sponsors and our donors. Please support: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/go-nationalcoastwatch