THE Warrington branch of the RNLI has been awarded a Branch of the Year Supporter Award for their charity efforts.
After striking up a partnership with their local M&S superstore, the branch raised £16,000 in six months through tombola stalls, bag packing and social events.
Chairwoman Muriel Dunnigan and her team took part in the 2011 crew training appeal for New Brighton Lifeboat Station, who are based on the Mersey and launched 42 times last year.
With the target reached for the training appeal, the branch then raised an extra £18,000, which will fund new lifejackets for various lifeboat stations across the North West. Lifejackets are essential kit for RNLI crew members who know that, whatever the weather, the sea is extremely unpredictable and can turn at a moment’s notice.
Muriel, who joined the RNLI as a volunteer in 2009, said: “I’m very proud of our volunteer crews, but equally I’m very proud of our loyal supporters, who turn out in all sorts of weather to collect money for the RNLI.”
The award will be presented at the RNLI’s annual awards ceremony at the Barbican Centre in London on 23 May, 2013.
RLNI Warrington scoops award
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How do people contact the WArrington Branch to make a donnation?
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0845 122 6999
Please contact the RNLI Warrington Branch Chairman on 01925 575341 to send or have donation collected or meet our volunteers who will be collecting at the Winwick B&Q Store on the 5/6/7 May
The people of Warrington have been loyal supporters of the RNLI and there has been a Branch raising money for the Charity that saves lives at sea since 1911. If you would like to volunteer to help with collections, events or join the committee please contact the Chairman on the number above.